Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

In this episode Michael Greeley, Co‑Founder and General Partner at Flare Capital, shares how his firm partners with entrepreneurs to reinvent healthcare technology, the rise and fall of digital health and AI waves, and what it takes to build, finance and exit enduring health tech ventures.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares humorous reflections on flying first class, questioning “if you are flying first class and no one that you know walks by you in the first class seat, are you really flying first class?”

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down how ongoing deficit spending by both Democratic and Republican administrations fuels market growth and creates a misleading sense of economic strength.

In this episode, Scott shares insights into the 5 largest US companies by revenue.

This episode covers five key stories including strong year-to-date gains for the S&P and NASDAQ, Stellantis’s $2.7 billion projected loss, Domino’s solid sales growth, and NVIDIA’s rise to the top spot in market capitalization.

In this episode, Scott discusses the tricky situation of Stuart Healthcare’s current bankruptcy.

Today, Scott discusses the increased political and economic tensions on the largest insurance companies in the U.S., including Elevance and UnitedHealth.

Today, Scott discusses the surprise and abrupt announcement of The Colbert Show’s cancellation on Thursday.

Today, Scott shares how Lucid stock went up 36% yesterday on the concept that they will develop self-driving cars with Uber.

This episode goes into the ongoing attacks and pushes against Fed Chairman Powell by President Trump. The current issue is cost overruns at the Fed headquarters.

Scott shares stories he’s following today including The Colbert Show ending, Netflix topping earnings despite a slight stock downturn, and the market hitting record highs this week.

In this episode, Scott breaks down his personal philosophy of the different stages of business in life, and how each translates to his sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Today, Scott breaks down the idea that you must be an entrepreneur to be successful, and how a regular 9-5 or salaried position at an already established company can provide very positive structure, work-life balance, and security while still offering fulfillment and professional success.

Today, Scott shares eight stories worth following, including the producer price index coming in flat after an elevated June consumer price index and Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America all reporting increased earnings today.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the drive and talent of two rising entrepreneurs, Carson Neely and Brittany Korman, praising their decision to build businesses rooted in professional excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of private equity involvement in physician practices, highlighting how margins, debt levels, and compensation structures determine outcomes.

In this episode, Scott shouts out Manav Sevak, Venkat Mocherla, Dr. Andrew Gostine, & Dr. Stephen Klasko.

This episode explores the recent rise in inflation to 2.7 percent in June and the impact it may have on interest rate cuts.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares personal reflections on investment wins and misses.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan’s call for corporate staff to return to the office at least four days a week as the company works to revive declining same-store sales and rebuild institutional culture.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a candid review of Blackberry Mountain, praising its stunning setting and exceptional food while highlighting the steep costs and unexpected service charges that made for a mixed luxury resort experience.

In this episode, Scott Becker explores the growing strain on the primary care system, arguing that the traditional model led by physicians is being replaced by a triaged approach centered on nurse practitioners and PAs due to workforce shortages and overwhelming patient demand.

In this episode, Scott Becker analyzes the performance of key managed care companies, highlighting Oscar Health’s resilience, UnitedHealthcare’s challenges, and Centene’s steep decline as rising patient acuity strains the industry.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the latest performance of three major EV companies.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares seven top stories in business and finance, including the latest on CPI data, Meta’s AI push, NVIDIA’s continued momentum, and more.