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 leadership traits she screens for (self-awareness first), why acting on talent faster ... 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
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