Introducing Brian Scanlon Brian Scanlon is the managing partner at Deal Gen Partners, a deal-generation service sourcing deals for Private Equity Funds and Strategic Acquirers. Currently, DealGen Partners manages $2.7B in buy-side mandate and has generated over $900M in deal value. DealGen's combination of outreach strategy and network of partners brings pri ... Show More
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Data, Deals, and Disruption The Real AI Shift in Private Equity
<p>In this episode, <b>Alex Rawlings</b> speaks with <b>Jamyn Edis</b>, digital transformation expert, former VC-backed CEO, and NYU professor. Jamyn shares actionable insights on using AI, data, and automation to drive performance across private equity firms and their portfolio ... Show More
32m 11s
Nov 18
How to Build a Go-To-Market Strategy That Scales in Private Equity
<p><b>Guest:</b> Brian Gustason, Operating Partner at Craig Group<br/> <b>Host:</b> Alex Rawlings, Founder of Raw Selection</p><p><b>🔍 Episode Summary:</b></p><p>In this episode, Brian Gustason shares practical insights on building scalable go-to-market (GTM) strategies for lowe ... Show More
32m 6s
Nov 11
How Storytelling Meets Strategy Niklas James’ Media-Driven Investment Approach
<p><b>🎙️ The Private Equity Podcast — Niklas James, Founder of Minds Capital</b><br/> <b>Host:</b> Alex Rawlings | <b>Guest:</b> Niklas James</p><p>In this episode, Alex is joined by Niklas James, Founder of <em>Minds Capital</em>, an independent sponsor investment platform. The ... Show More
26m 36s
May 2025
Corporate Finance Explained | Private Equity Unlocked: Strategy, Investment, and Corporate Growth
What drives success in private equity? In this episode of Careers in Finance, we unpack the strategies behind some of the biggest PE deals in history, from Blackstone’s transformation of Hilton Hotels to the Dell Technologies buyout. But it’s not just about big names and bold mov ... Show More
14m 35s
Aug 18
Founder Exit Strategy: Xavier Gury on M&A Deal Terms vs Valuation
Xavier Gury, Founding Partner at Wind Xavier Gury, founding partner at Wind venture capital firm, brings a unique triple perspective to M&A: serial entrepreneur, acquisition target, and now investor. In this episode, Xavier unpacks the critical lessons from his three successful e ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 24
589: CEO of FCLT Global and Former Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company on Turning Investor Dialogue into Strategy
Sarah Keohane Williamson, CEO of FCLT Global and coauthor of The CEO's Guide to the Investment Galaxy, offers a disciplined primer for executives operating at the intersection of corporate strategy and capital markets. Drawing from her background in investment banking, government ... Show More
50m 55s
Jan 2025
Insights from Investment Banking: Steve Hunter's Advice for Private Equity and Business Owners
<p class="MsoNormal">Sean Mooney sits down with Steve Hunter, Managing Director at TM Capital, to discuss the nuanced world of M&A, the key ingredients for creating value in a business, and what both buyers and sellers need to know for a successful deal. Steve offers practical ad ... Show More
56m 57s
Oct 2021
Ep #620 - Multifamily - The best risk adjusted return you can go after
<p><img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/77706/Ivan_Barratt_Headshot.png" alt="" width="413" height="413" /></p> <p>Ivan Barratt is a multifamily owner, manager, and syndicator who specializes in large apartment communities in the Midwest. Since 2015, Ivan Barratt has ... Show More
34m 55s
Dec 2024
E117: What Will Family Offices Invest into in 2025? w/Hansen Ringer
Hansen Ringer, Managing Director at Sepio Capital sits down with David Weisburd to discuss the asset class that delivers equity-like returns without the market risk, what distressed credit reveals about market cycles and investor behavior, and what happens when stocks and bonds m ... Show More
42m 10s
Apr 2025
To Make Better Decisions, Think Like a Venture Capitalist
Venture capital firms notoriously embrace risk and take big swings, hoping that one startup will become a monster hit that pays for many other failed investments. This VC approach scares established companies, but it shouldn’t. Stanford Graduate School of Business professor Ilya ... Show More
24m 44s
Jul 2025
Episode 21 - Negotiation Tactics for Startup Founders From Idea to Investment
<p>Whether you’re pitching to investors, negotiating with vendors, or hiring your first team members, negotiation is a skill that can make or break your entrepreneurial success. But don’t worry if you’re new to this! By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with actionable st ... Show More
15m 19s
Oct 16
How Loftus Peak Keeps beating the Market - And What They’re Buying Now | Alex Pollak
This expert doesn't just talk disruption, he invests in it.And with a fund performance of 21% p.a since 2016 (that’s after fees), clearly it’s been working. We sat down with Alex Pollak, Chief Investment Officer of Loftus Peak, to find out how his fund keeps beating the market an ... Show More
41m 19s