In this episode of Private Equity Spotlight, Sean Mooney, founder and CEO of BluWave, sits down with James Sidwa, Managing Partner at Heartwood Partners. James shares his journey from the roots of entrepreneurship within his family to his pivotal role in private equity. With a rich background that spans across continents and sectors, James brings a unique pe ... Show More
Sep 2
Private Equity Growth with Akoya’s Carr Preston
Carr Preston, Managing Director at Akoya Capital, joins Sean Mooney to discuss how leadership, partnership, and commercial discipline shape successful private equity investments. He shares how Akoya evaluates founder- and family-owned businesses, including the importance of a str ... Show More
42m 53s
Aug 19
Private Equity Value Creation with Clarion’s Jon Haas
Jon Haas, Managing Director of Portfolio Transformation at Clarion Capital, joins Sean Mooney to discuss how private equity value creation has evolved from a differentiator into the core of the business. He shares Clarion’s approach to founder-led companies, operational improveme ... Show More
44m 23s
Aug 5
Private Equity Deal Sourcing with Audax’s Dave Santoni
Dave Santoni, Managing Director at Audax Private Equity, joins Sean Mooney to discuss how decades in investment banking shaped his approach to sponsor coverage, business development, and private equity. He shares what Audax looks for in niche market leaders, how the firm uses ind ... Show More
45m 22s
May 2024
The SECRET To Growing Your Business To $10M+ (James Blackwell) - FH EP.8
Welcome to the Free Humanity podcast, where we delve deep into the process of turning dreams into reality. Join us as we share expert insights from the world's most successful entrepreneurs—for free... This week, we had the privilege of interviewing James Blackwell, a visionary e ... Show More
1h 55m
Dec 2023
Insights from an Entrepreneur Turned Investor
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Are you curious about the intersection of entrepreneurship, investing, and SEO expertise? In today's episode, I'm joined by Travis Jamison, a man of many talents and ventures. Travis is not only the force behind SmashDigital.com—a long-standing, ... Show More
46m 50s
Oct 2024
This £7,000,000 Business has Family Politics to manage
<p>Today James and JB are speaking to an Entrepreneur generating £7m in online sales in the online fashion space. This business is doing well and the owner has plans to continuing growing and hopefully sell one day, but the business has family politics to manage. Find out more in ... Show More
1h 21m
Nov 2025
Q&A - Venture Capital, Business Survival and What's my End Goal?
In this Q&A special, James answers your biggest questions about venture capital, business survival, and his long-term goals. He shares honest insights into why he does what he does, how he thinks about funding and ownership, and what really drives him in business.If you want an u ... Show More
40m 5s
May 2025
Michael Sidgmore – Alternatives Go Mainstream (Private Wealth 1, EP.443)
<p>Michael Sidgmore is the Co-Founder of Broadhaven Ventures and the creator of the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast, which explores the intersection of private markets, technology, and wealth management. His career spans early roles at Goldman Sachs and iCapital, experience building ... Show More
51m 6s
Oct 2024
How To Scale Your Business in 2025
<p>In today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing a conversation between myself & the CEO of Carta, Henry Ward. We discuss leadership, the struggles of middle management, and how to be more efficient with your time in the workplace. Business owners and leaders, especially th ... Show More
39m 19s