In this special episode, Sean Mooney examines how private equity is evolving to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. From proactive due diligence to transformative value creation, modern firm operations, and corporate citizenship, Sean explores the key trends shaping the future of the industry and highlights the firms leading the charge. Whether you're ... Show More
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Building Better Leaders in Private Equity with Ann McCloskey
Ann McCloskey, Managing Director at Accel-KKR, joins Sean Mooney for the human side of private equity value creation — the part no amount of AI replaces. From accounting and organizational development into one of PE's founding operations teams at Vista, Ann breaks down the leader ... Show More
41m 15s
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
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
May 2023
Opportunities in private equity
What opportunities exist in private equity? Our experts discuss valuations, sector preferences, the secondaries market and more on a new Center for Investment Excellence podcast episode, featuring David Lebovitz, Global Market Strategist, and J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Global ... Show More
27m 16s
Feb 2025
Using AI and Technology to Drive Value Creation in Private Equity with Ron Ramanujam
<p>Welcome back to the Raw Selection Private Equity Podcast. Today’s guest is Ron Ramanujan, Technology Transformation Operating Partner, discussing value creation, tech transformation, AI, and cybersecurity within Private Equity. </p><p><b>Breakdown:</b></p><p><b>{00:30}</b> Ron ... Show More
31m 36s
Jun 2024
How To Due Diligence Your Most Important Asset in Private Equity With Dan Cremons
<p>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 op ... Show More
42m 27s
Nov 2025
239: How Private Markets Could Reshape Portfolios and Investment Opportunities by 2030
Private markets are transforming the investment landscape — reshaping portfolios, expanding access, and driving growth across asset classes from private equity to infrastructure and private credit. Once the domain of institutions, private markets are increasingly accessible to in ... Show More
18m 4s