after a few years p. the company's ceo and founder bill bain asks romney to head up a spin-off, bain capital. >> mitt was hesitant. he was making a good salary and had a growing family and essentially said no and bill bain said run this new company called bain capital and if it fails i will bring you back to bain & company so you can't lose. >> bain capital initially invests in startup companies. in 1986 after tough two years, bain strikes it big. >> we invested in staples early in the year and staples in short order started doing well and helped start sports authority. all within a six-month period. >> romney helps launch staples not only with money but with business and strategic advice. >> this could be a store. it loose like it can be big. >> our lead investor and lead investor in the early stage company is very important.