In this Karma School of Business crossover episode, Sean Mooney is joined by Lloyd Metz, Managing Partner of ICV Partners; Doug McCormick, Managing Partner of Oridian Capital Partners; James Aylward, Chief Product and Technology Officer at BluWave; and Nathan Plummer, Co-Executive Director of Venture Café Global Institute. The group explains how AI moved fro ... Show More
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
Jul 27
Private Equity in Q2 2026: Deals Stall as Value Creation Peaks
Sean Mooney, Founder and CEO of BluWave, breaks down BluWave’s Q2 2026 Private Equity Insights Report and what it signals for the second half of the year. He explains why renewed geopolitical volatility stalled due diligence to an all-time low, how PE firms responded by pushing v ... Show More
28m 4s
Jul 1
Private Equity Growth Levers for Founder-Led Businesses with Tim Billings
Tim Billings, Senior Partner at Quad-C , joins Sean Mooney to discuss how the firm evaluates founder-led businesses and partners with "mountain climber" CEOs who want more than capital. He breaks down the traits Quad-C looks for, including superior service, sticky customers, pric ... Show More
37m 33s
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
Sep 2020
Time Management: Maximizing Every Minute and Reclaiming Your Day with Paul Casey
Paul Casey is the owner of Growing Forward Services, and has partnered with his corporate and individual clients to transform their vision, their habits, and their lives.In this conversation Paul talks with Erik about time management as an aspect of productivity, make better use ... Show More
33m 31s
Feb 2021
EP 3: Fuel Your Growth in the Product and Service Industry
In this episode we learn what fuels growth and adds true value when building a service-based and a product-based business. First, we hear from Sahar Saidi, Founder and CEO of Lus Brands, about the importance of choosing a strong team and the impact it has on your initial growth. ... Show More
52m 17s
Jun 2024
549:Creating a Brand that Connects with People with Kasey Johnson & Regan Nix of Blue Pencil Collective
In this engaging podcast episode, Regan and Kasey share their journey from novices to successful business owners. They discuss their learning experiences, the challenges they faced, and the importance of trust in their partnership. The conversation delves into their unique approa ... Show More
46m 6s