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 development role within private equity, highlighting the significance of adaptability, strategic relationships, and the human element in navigating the industry's evolution.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Welcoming Jay Jester and his impact on the private equity landscape.
1:18 - The journey from family business to private equity innovation.
8:21 - Establishing the business development role in private equity.
13:31 - The importance of relationships between private equity firms and investment banks.
25:20 - The role of culture and people in driving private equity success.
43:59 - Advice to younger self and the value of standard bearers within organizations.

For more about Plexus Capital, visit https://plexuscap.com/.

For more about Jay Jester, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-jester-768108/.

For more Karma School of Business episodes, visit https://www.bluwave.net/podcasts/.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Welcoming Jay Jester and his impact on the private equity landscape.
1:18 - The journey from family business to private equity innovation.
8:21 - Establishing the business development role in private equity.
13:31 - The importance of relationships between private equity firms and investment banks.
25:20 - The role of culture and people in driving private equity success.
43:59 - Advice to younger self and the value of standard bearers within organizations.

For more about Plexus Capital, visit https://plexuscap.com/.

For more about Jay Jester, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-jester-768108/.

For more Karma School of Business episodes, visit https://www.bluwave.net/podcasts/.

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