Apr 14
How to Double EBITDA in 3 Years The Multi-Unit Retail Playbook
Alex Rawlings speaks with Jeff Helfgott, CEO of Boardroom Salon, about scaling PE-backed multi-unit businesses. They discuss talent strategy, retention, resilience, and how to turn operational fixes into sustainable growth.⏱️ Key Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & Jeff’s Background ... Show More
37m 34s
Mar 31
Mastery of the Psychology of Change & Transformation
Guest: Meg Pogue, Founder, Mission SquaredHost: Alex RawlingsMeg Pogue joins Alex to discuss the psychology behind change in private equity-backed businesses. A former CEO who scaled her company from 2 to 95 employees, Meg now works with executive teams to navigate transformation ... Show More
28m 21s
Sep 2024
Private Equity Spotlight: Susan Soh on Building with Data and Innovation
<p class="mb-2 last:mb-0">In this episode of Private Equity Spotlight, Sean Mooney, founder and CEO of BluWave, engages in a dynamic conversation with Susan Soh, Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at GrowthCurve Capital. Susan shares her unique journey from law to ... Show More
44m 43s
Sep 2024
Private Equity Spotlight: The Evolution of Business Development with Jay Jester
<p class="mb-2 last:mb-0">In this episode of Private Equity Spotlight, Sean Mooney, founder and CEO of BluWave, engages Jay Jester, Partner at Plexus Capital, in a revealing conversation. Jay recounts his path from early family business experiences to establishing the business de ... Show More
57m 4s
Dec 2024
How a Tech Founder Transformed into a CEO Championing M&A Growth
Art Papas, CEO at Bullhorn Growth through M&A is about strategy, timing, and bold leadership. The stakes are high, but the rewards are transformative for those who get it right. In this episode, Art Papas, CEO of Bullhorn, shares his journey from tech founder to M&A leader, and h ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2024
TIP663: The Truth About Private Equity w/ Ted Seides
On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Ted Seides to discuss his new book — Private Equity Deals: Lessons in investing, dealmaking, and operations from private equity professionals. Over the past 20 years, the private equity industry has gone from a cottage industry to a powerful ... Show More
59m 27s
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
Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings chats with Dan Cremons, Founder of Accelera Partners, and discusses the integration of human capital into Private Equity value creation, emphasizing proactive talent management. He shares insights on optimizing teams, strategic hiring, and the significance of due diligence on leadersh ... Show More
<p>On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dguide/"><u>Derek Guide</u></a>, Talent Acquisition Director at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fragomen-del-rey-bernsen-&-loewy/"><u>Fragomen</u></a>, to explore some ways in which ... Show More
