Hugh MacArthur, Bain & Company
Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast
Hugh MacArthur, Chairman of Bain & Company's Global Private Equity practice, interviews leading experts on the trends and opportunities that will redefine the private equity industry.
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Jul 1, 2026
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The Long Road to the ‘Other Half’ of the Capital Market 22.11.2022 13:14
In part two of our interview with the CEO of Titanbay, we discuss the regulatory and behavioral hurdles that have prevented private equity from accessing roughly half of the world's sources of capital — and to what extent digital platforms can lower those barriers to entry.
Are Retail Investors Finally Within Reach? 15.11.2022 10:22
We asked the CEO of Titanbay how digital platforms could open up private equity deals to a whole new class of investors.
An Enduring Strategy for Just About Any Time 25.10.2022 10:07
Hg’s Matthew Brockman describes the technological trends that could reshape the workplace for decades to come.
A Resilient Strategy for Uncertain Times 18.10.2022 15:11
Hg’s Matthew Brockman explains how sector specialization can deliver surprisingly stable returns.
How ESG Could Reshape the Real Economy 23.09.2022 13:07
A raft of new public policies will not only reshape portfolios, they could also transform the way private equity houses run and grow their businesses on the ground.
How ESG Went from a Focal Point to a Flash Point 16.09.2022 13:27
The debate around ESG is heating up, but it may shed light on the future of ESG investing. Further Reading Closing the ESG Measurement Gap in Private Equity Decarbonization: How Private Equity Can Make It Work Private Equity Investors Debate the Best Path Forward on ESG Businesses Urge SEC to Consider Mergers in Climate-Disclosure Rule
Macro Risks: Keep It Simple 13.09.2022 13:42
Home in on the mission critical risks to your portfolio and don’t sweat the details.
Macro Risks: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once 06.09.2022 20:50
Faced with an unprecedented confluence of macro risks, we asked Bain’s leading macro expert to game out the possible outcomes for the global economy, from best to worst case scenarios.
Is It the Worst of Times? 29.07.2022 12:08
In Bain’s 2022 Midyear Private Equity Report, we help you plan for scenarios, not certainty. Read the full report here: https://www.bain.com/insights/shifting-gears-private-equity-report-midyear-2022/
Tech Due Diligence: From Here On Out 15.07.2022 8:44
The field is evolving fast. Here’s how investors can stay ahead.
Tech Due Diligence: From Bits and Bytes to Dollars and Cents 05.07.2022 11:57
Translate technical jargon into actionable recommendations. Learn more about Bain's Tech Insights Group here: https://www.bain.com/industry-expertise/private-equity/tech-due-diligence/
Tech Due Diligence: From the Outside, In 28.06.2022 16:51
You don't need the keys to the source code to learn an awful lot about a business from the outside, in. Learn more about Bain's Tech Insights Group here: https://www.bain.com/industry-expertise/private-equity/tech-due-diligence/
ESG at the Tipping Point: From Measurement to Management 27.04.2022 11:30
Discover how leading private equity firms are making their ESG agendas more measurable and ultimately more manageable.
ESG at the Tipping Point: From Awareness to Action 20.04.2022 16:41
ESG awareness has gone global. Learn how leading private equity firms are now springing into action.
The 2022 Global Private Equity Report: Three Essential Trends 09.03.2022 7:36
We consider the intensifying competition for tech, the rise of growth equity investing and the critical importance of sector expertise. Read the full report here: bain.com/privateequityreport
The 2022 Global Private Equity Report: Market Overview 07.03.2022 8:58
By just about any measure, private equity set a remarkable new standard during 2021. Read the full report here: bain.com/privateequityreport
Stay Ahead of Rising Prices 24.02.2022 15:09
Track inflationary pressures across the portfolio and help management teams combat shared threats together.
Get Ahead of Rising Prices 17.02.2022 15:30
Private equity firms must look beyond their cost cutting playbook and develop a pricing strategy that can weather an inflationary storm.
When Investors Eat the World of Fintech 16.12.2021 11:49
You can’t be good at everything in such a vast and competitive deal space, but you can focus.
When Software Eats the World of Finance 09.12.2021 16:31
The worlds of fintech and financial services are merging into one.
Bonus: Inside Bain's DEI Journey 21.09.2021 12:33
There are no shortcuts, but there are breakthroughs.
Could Private Equity Accelerate DEI? 08.09.2021 20:12
An industry that has historically lagged on diversity may be poised to take the lead.
The Midyear Private Equity Report in Brief 03.08.2021 10:45
The industry has not only bounced back, it has tripled in size. Read the full report here: Private Equity’s Wild First-Half Ride
From Analytics to Advanced Analytics: A Conversation with Hg’s Nic Humphries 15.07.2021 11:58
One of Europe’s leading tech investors describes how Hg adopts the latest breakthroughs in advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning “as fast as we possibly can.”
From Generalist to Sector Specialist: A Conversation with Hg’s Nic Humphries 08.07.2021 15:54
One of Europe’s leading tech investors describes how Hg drilled down from industry to sector to sub-sector, and discovered its “sweet spot” for investing.
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