Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

In this episode, Scott Becker examines Larry Ellison’s aggressive push to back a potential Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

In this episode, Mike Harris, Chief Information Officer, and Erik Lyon, CEO of Feather River Tribal Health Center, discuss how their organization leverages AI and automation to streamline workflows, reduce provider burnout, and improve patient outcomes. They share lessons learned, early challenges, and the critical role of provider buy-in as they adopt tools that enhance […]

In this episode, Saurabh Bhansali, Partner at Health Velocity Capital shares how his firm identifies and scales market leading healthcare companies, highlights emerging investment themes like AI enabled services and revenue cycle management, and explains what he looks for in founders who thrive through disruption.

In this episode, Scott Becker explains how debt and leverage erased vast wealth in the case of billionaire Gary Winick, offering a cautionary lesson on financial risk.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why investors are increasingly valuing Tesla for its broader platform including robotaxis rather than just its core EV business.

In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, shares why intentional rest is essential for effective leadership, especially in fast paced, high performance environments.

In this episode, Scott Becker looks at Nike’s recent stock decline and why the company needs a new star to reignite growth.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down this week’s biggest market and business developments, including rising unemployment, volatility in tech and AI stocks, Oracle’s sharp pullback, and more.

In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker for a wide ranging conversation on MLB free agency, NBA roster building, NFL trade risks, and comeback stories.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the rise in unemployment to its highest level in more than 4 years.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines Oracle’s recent stock decline and what it may signal about AI investment, data center spending, and broader market risk.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Ford’s nearly $19.5 billion writedown on its electric vehicle program and why the market has largely shrugged it off.

In this episode, Jeff Freedman discusses building strong teams, balancing strategy with daily execution, and the habits that drive long term success for CEOs and senior leaders.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines Elon Musk’s personal valuation crossing $600 billion, driven largely by SpaceX’s rising private market value and expectations for a future IPO.

In this episode, Holly Buckley, Chair of Healthcare at McGuireWoods LLP, shares insights on the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, goal setting in a changing market, and what she is watching across healthcare and private equity. She also previews the upcoming McGuireWoods Healthcare Private Equity Conference and discusses priorities shaping dealmaking in the year ahead.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the realities of consulting services, outlining when they truly add value, when they fall short as packaged products, and when they become costly and ineffective.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines whether Nvidia may still be undervalued despite being the world’s highest market cap company, strong free cash flow, and rapid revenue growth.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Alphabet’s standout performance and also highlights their lesser known SpaceX investment.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores Roomba’s sudden bankruptcy filing.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Robinhood’s sharp slowdown in November, with equity and crypto trading volumes dropping significantly despite the stock being up over 200% year to date.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores Carvana’s rapid rebound from its near bankruptcy in 2022.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the current trends, risks, and opportunities in private equity investing in healthcare.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews the Fed’s recent 25 basis point rate move.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Lululemon’s sharp decline in performance, the exit of CEO Calvin McDonald, and ongoing struggles with U.S. sales and merchandising.

In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses how he assesses talent, the importance of work ethic and leadership, and how to coach high performers while managing team dynamics.