The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection! Today’s guest is Jon Sonnenschein, Private Equity Operating Partner and former SaaS and software CEO. Jon shares insights on driving cultural change in portfolio companies, blending his experience as a CEO and Operating Partner. Breakdown: [00:00] Jon Sonnenschein discusses his experience as a Private Equity Operating Partner and former...

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection! Today, we’re joined by Christen Paras, Partner of the Transaction Team at MiddleGround Capital, to explore innovative exit strategies and how MiddleGround is redefining Private Equity practices. Breakdown: [00:03] Christen Paras returns to discuss MiddleGround’s unique exit strategy approach. [00:30] Partner at MiddleGround Capital, bas...

Welcome back to the Private Equity Podcast by Raw Selection! Joining me today is Brad Armstrong, Partner at Lovell Minnick, a Private Equity firm celebrating its 25th anniversary. Brad shares insights into value creation, forecasting for 2025, the importance of sticking to your core strengths, and how simplicity done right can drive Private Equity success. Breakdown: [00:00] Sticking to fundamenta...

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast, hosted by Alex Rawlings. Today’s guest is Seth Auld, VP of Portfolio Management and Deal Origination at Kompass Kapital. Seth shares his insights on building LP relationships, raising capital effectively, and the importance of sector specialization. Breakdown; [00:00] Introduction to Seth Auld and the episode’s focus on LP relationships and capital raising. [...

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast by Raw Selection, hosted by Alex Rawlings. Today’s guest is Richard Neff, a proven operator and operating partner with decades of experience in private equity and a 25-year career at GE Capital and GE Healthcare. In this episode, Richard shares insights into the investor-operator relationship, the importance of infrastructure, and lessons learned from GE’...

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast by Raw Selection, hosted by Alex Rawlings. Today’s guest is Jon Van Tuin, Managing Director at P4G Capital. With decades of experience in Private Equity, Jon shares his insights on deal origination, building relationships with deal sources, and standing out in an increasingly competitive market. Learn actionable strategies to improve deal flow, develop meaning...

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast by Raw Selection hosted by Alex Rawlings! Today’s guest is Joe Gerber, a proven Operating Partner and transformation expert. In this episode, we explore Driving EBITDA Growth Through Data Metrics. Joe shares actionable strategies on leveraging real-time data, optimizing decision-making, and taking reporting from good to great. Discover how Private Equity...

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast by Raw Selection, In this episode, host Alex Rawlings sits down with Sam Bendix, Partner of Investor Relations at Chicago Pacific Founders. In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes for Private Equity firms to truly stand out in an increasingly competitive market. Sam shares actionable insights on how differentiation can impact talent attraction, c...

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast by Raw Selection! In this episode, Alex Rawlings welcomes back Adam Coffey, CEO and author of the Private Equity Playbook. Adam shares his strategies for scaling businesses, reducing employee turnover, and building strong company cultures. He emphasizes hiring for future growth, addressing employee concerns, and using hybrid work models to retain top tale...

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast by Raw Selection, In this episode, host Alex Rawlings sits down with Matt Bodnar, founder and managing partner of Eidolon Capital. They discuss Eidolon’s unique deal origination strategies, including innovative approaches like direct mail, and how their flexibility in deal-making helps them close deals where more rigid firms miss out. Matt also shares val...

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection! In this episode, Alex is joined by Robb Powell, an experienced Operating Partner and former CEO who has successfully built and sold two businesses. Robb discusses the deployment of technology and AI in private equity-backed companies, shares insights on driving cultural transformation, and explores the importance of enabling people for...

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection! In this episode, Alex is joined by Andrew Towne, a partner at Olympus Pines and a five-time world record holder. Andrew shares his journey from private equity to breaking world records, including his impressive mountain climbing feats and insights into the private equity industry. Join us as we dive into the mindset and strategies of th...

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast by Raw Selection! In this episode, Alex is joined by Beth Pollack, an applied AI and data strategy operating partner with over two decades of experience in building decision systems. Beth works closely with private equity firms and their portfolio companies to drive value through AI and data initiatives. She shares insights on how AI can be effectively im...

In this episode of the Private Equity Podcast, host Alex Rawlings is joined by Paul Adams, an experienced CEO in the home and residential services sector. Paul shares his extensive experience in leading private equity-backed companies through multiple acquisitions and the challenges of navigating a highly fragmented industry. They dive into why private equity is increasingly focused on the residen...

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection! In this episode, Alex Rawlings is joined by Richard Brekka, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Second Alpha. Richard dives deep into the explosive growth of the secondaries market, explaining how his firm provides liquidity to shareholders of private tech companies. The pair discuss the rise of secondary funds, why more companies are st...

In this episode of the Private Equity Podcast, host Alex Rawlings sits down with Chad Kalland, an experienced CEO in the industrial services sector with multiple private equity-backed exits under his belt. Chad shares his insights on navigating cultural changes, integrating acquisitions, and driving growth in a private equity-backed environment. He also dives into key lessons learned from his succ...

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection! In this episode, our host, Alex Rawlings is joined by Marc Jourlait, a seasoned Private Equity Operating Partner with extensive experience as a former CEO, leading multiple successful exits. Marc shares his unique insights into the role of the Operating Partner, the importance of driving value creation early in the investment cycle, and...

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast by Raw Selection! Alex is joined by Drew Schardt, Vice Chairman and Global Head of Investment Strategy at Hamilton Lane. Drew brings over 17 years of experience at the firm, sharing valuable insights into the current state of private equity, how the market is evolving, and what’s in store for the rest of 2024. He dives into the importance of using data an...

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection! Today, we're joined by Kevin McShane, a seasoned Chief Revenue Officer turned Operating Partner, with a wealth of experience from multiple private equity-backed exits. In this episode, Kevin shares insights on his journey, the impact of AI on driving revenue and EBITDA, and his key learnings from successful exits in the technology secto...

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection!  In this episode, Alex Rawlings, speaks with Geoff Lurie, Managing Partner at Traub Capital Partners. Geoff brings decades of experience as an operator-turned-private equity investor. He shares his invaluable insights on how private equity firms and portfolio companies can collaborate more effectively for superior results.  Breakdown: [...

Welcome back to the Raw Selection Private Equity Podcast! In this episode of our Playbook series, we're thrilled to have Ted Clark return. Ted, a seasoned chief executive now making waves as a private equity investor with Iron Path Capital, shares invaluable insights into the art of deal origination. Having previously discussed growing enterprise value from $30 million to $1.4 billion, Ted no...

Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode titled host, Alex Rawlings, dives into the insights and strategies of a seasoned executive known for his leadership in multiple private equity-backed exits. Jeffrey Stark discusses his career trajectory, highlighting his transition from corporate America to becoming a pivotal figure in private equity spaces, steering companies through signific...

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast by Raw Selection! In this episode, our host, Alex Rawlings, is joined by Jordan Burton, co-founder of Talgo. Together, they delve into the intricacies of talent interviewing and assessment within the private equity sector. Jordan brings a wealth of knowledge from his transition from a potential private equity investor to an expert in executive talent assessmen...

Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, we explore the nuances of building and scaling businesses within the private equity realm. Alex excited to welcome back Brendan Anderson, Managing Partner of ScaleCo Capital. [00:00] Brendan emphasizes the importance of having the right people and vision for successful business ventures. [00:11] Discussion on enhancing value through strategic...

Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, Alex Rawlings welcomes back Brad Nathan, a seasoned private equity firm founder, to dive into the intricacies of starting and managing a PE firm. Brad shares first-hand experiences, detailing the triumphs and tribulations he's encountered and offering a comprehensive guide for navigating the competitive private equity landscape. Episode...