Mar 3
What Two PE Exits Taught James About Winning as a CFO
In this episode, host Alex Rawlings welcomes James Carver, a seasoned CFO with two private equity-backed exits under his belt. James shares his unique journey from the trading desk to executive leadership, and unpacks valuable lessons from navigating complex M&A deals, ESOP sales ... Show More
28m 8s
Feb 24
Learnings from a $1BN+ exit and 300 investments in Private Equity
Episode Overview:In this episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Richard Fitzgerald of CapitalSpring, a private equity firm specializing in foodservice and multi-location consumer businesses. Richard shares insights into CapitalSpring’s differentiated, sector-focused approach, how the ... Show More
22m 47s
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