Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

In this episode, Scott Becker explores the ongoing tension between unemployment and inflation, the latest market moves from Yahoo Finance and Nvidia, and more.

In this episode, John Saran, Partner at Holland & Knight LLP and a Reserve Judge Advocate General for the Great Lakes District, U.S. Coast Guard, joins the podcast to discuss his career in healthcare private equity law, key regulatory trends shaping the industry, and his commitment to both legal practice and military service.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers 14 key stories, including the dominance of tech giants, Tesla’s rebound, Oracle’s breakout, AI’s impact on media, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers the Wall Street Journal’s report on the surge in U.S. cocaine sales along with seven other stories including the Fed’s expected rate cuts, China’s standoff with NVIDIA, TikTok investor talks, and more.

In this episode, Doug Meil reflects on his decade-long journey with Explorys and IBM Watson Health, sharing insights from his book The Rise and Fall of Explorys and IBM Watson Health. He discusses what went wrong, what could have been done differently, and the lessons healthcare tech leaders can apply today.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the latest economic trends.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Target’s sharp decline and Lucid Group’s ongoing challenges in the EV market.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on Tesla’s rebound, Apple’s renewed momentum, Oracle’s surprising surge, and the NASDAQ’s impressive winning streak.

In this episode, Michael Weis and Michael Burney, Partners at Weis & Burney Law Firm, share their journey of founding a boutique corporate and transactional practice. They discuss client service, practical problem-solving, and why trusted business advisors remain essential in a world of AI and information overload.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights from the Bank of International Settlements on the widening gap between record stock market highs and the struggling real economy.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the differences in risk, returns, and liquidity across private equity, venture capital, and the S&P 500.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares 3 insights on startups, including how many new businesses launch each year, why 90% fail within 5 years, and the risks of self-funding struggling ventures.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 15 key business and market stories, including year-to-date stock performance, AI-driven market gains, challenges for private equity and venture capital funds, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, troubling signs in the job market, Oracle’s unexpected surge, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the stock performance of Tempus AI, Circle Internet Group, Palantir, SoundHound, and Netflix.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the troubling combination of increasing unemployment and soaring deficits.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares his thoughts on the devastating shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the latest economic and market trends, including a sharp rise in jobless claims, Tesla’s push into robotics and robotaxis, and Oracle’s massive gains fueled by AI infrastructure growth.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews KKR’s performance, noting its five-year growth of more than 300% despite trailing some peers this year.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Apple’s debut of the ultra-thin iPhone Air and rising excitement around the iPhone 17, while also highlighting Google’s strong year-to-date gains and investor confidence.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares core strategies for business growth.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers market gains, Oracle’s AI cloud surge, Wall Street’s outlook, Novo Nordisk job cuts, and Amazon’s AI edge.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five healthcare companies down 50% or more over the past year.

In this episode, Michael Weis and Michael Burney, Partners at Weis & Burney Law Firm, share their perspective on market trends, deal structures, and the dynamics shaping today’s mergers and acquisitions.

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on the Chicago Bears’ ongoing disappointments despite new leadership and talent.