In this special edition of the Karma School of Business , Sean Mooney , Founder and CEO of BluWave , breaks down key findings from BluWave's Q3 2025 Private Equity Insights Report . Drawing parallels between his son's fencing lessons and today's economic climate, Sean explains how the best investors are shifting from a defensive stance to an offensive one. S ... Show More
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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
Mar 2025
Bain & Company’s 2025 Global Private Equity Report: Executive Summary
<p>We cover three overarching themes from this year’s report, including clear evidence of an industry recovery, continuing challenges for GP’s, and strategies for winning the future.</p><p>Register for our Global Private Equity Report 2025 Webinar on March 13,<strong> </strong><a ... Show More
19m 25s
Sep 2025
The Future of Entrepreneurship and Business Growth | Inventures Keynote 2025
In this keynote and Q&A from the 2025 Inventures conference, GaryVee shares insights on entrepreneurship, adapting to change, and finding opportunities in today’s business landscape. While the audio quality from the host and Q&A sections isn’t perfect, the conversation is packed ... Show More
55m 4s
Dec 2024
2025 LTCMAs: Higher starting points but healthier foundations
In this episode, join host David Lebowitz, Global Market Strategist, and special guest Gabriela Santos, Chief Market Strategist for the Americas, as they delve into the optimistic outlook for global markets. Discover how AI, economic growth, and inflation dynamics are shaping inv ... Show More
26m 36s
Jan 2025
Guess Who's Back (Ep. 119)
<p>The investing world is buzzing as markets rally, inflation softens, and a familiar political figure makes headlines.</p><p>How do these factors shape the current economic picture? What are the implications for portfolios and policies in the months ahead?</p><p>In this episode, ... Show More
38m 21s
Jul 2025
Market Moves and Fiscal Fireworks
This episode unpacks the Q2 2025 rally, the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and key sector shifts. Ray and Mark break down how fiscal policy, tech volatility, and upcoming data releases shape the market outlook. Expect clear insights, relevant examples, and expert conte ... Show More
6m 41s
May 2022
Turning a Problem into an Opportunity
As a business leader, how do you think about a recession, and what’s your approach? Hint: It’s not the strongest that will survive, but the ones who respond best to change. Kipp and Kieran give tangible advice on what will make or break your business in the next 24 months, compan ... Show More
20m 53s