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
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
Nov 4
The Real Due Diligence | What Makes or Breaks a Deal
<p><b>🎙️ The Private Equity Podcast — Episode with Cyril Aboujaoude, Co-Founder of TioPo Capital</b></p><p>In this episode, Alex Rawlings is joined by <b>Cyril Aboujaoude</b>, Co-Founder of <b>TioPo Capital</b>, a hands-on private equity firm investing in SMEs across the UK and ... Show More
17m 51s
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, an ... 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
Dec 2024
Episode 032: Imagine If with Josh Kopelman
How do you know a good founder when you see one? Annie Duke and Josh Kopelman, a co-founder and managing partner of First Round Capital, tackle this question by exploring the transition from gut feeling to quantifiable evaluation in venture capital. Together, they highlight First ... Show More
54m 36s