Private Equity Podcast: Karma School of Business
Episodes
Business Builders' Bookshelf: Essential Reads for Strategic Success
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Karma School of Business Podcast, we bring you a curated list of impactful book recommendations from our esteemed priva...
Nick Shaw, Mirrorbox Leadership Lab | 'My Teacher, My Son: Lessons on Life, Loss, and Love'
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving episode of the Karma School of Business podcast, hosted by BluWave's Founder and CEO, Sean Mooney, we sit down with Nick Shaw, c...
Dave Feierstein, Ronin Equity Partners | Transforming Business with a Hybrid Investor-Operator Approach
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this riveting episode of the Karma School of Business podcast, we delve into the private equity world with Dave Feierstein, Co-founder and Managing...
Eric Jensen, Nordic Capital | Achieving Operational Excellence: A Look into M&A and Talent Strategy in Private Equity
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, BluWave Founder and CEO, Sean Mooney, catches up with Eric Jensen, Operations Director at Nordic Capital. They explore the current dy...
Jay Hernandez, Raymond James | M&A Market Dynamics: Essential Preparations for Buyers and Sellers
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Karma School of Business podcast, Sean Mooney interviews Jay Hernandez, head of the industrial technology practice at Raymond J...
Interim Ingenuity: Ready-made Executives to Elevate Your Company
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we have exclusive audio from our recent webinar: Interim Ingenuity: Ready-made Executives to Elevate Your Company. The panel ...
Scott Estill, Lancor | Talent Dynamics in Private Equity: How Firms are Refining their Approach
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Sean Mooney and Scott Estill, a Managing Partner at Lancor, discuss the evolving landscape of the private equity industry. They ...
Decoding Q3 Insights: Harnessing People Power and Growth Opportunities in an Improving Market
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful podcast episode, we delve into the key revelations from the Q3, 2023 Insights Report, showcasing the state of the private equity in...
Andrew Greenberg, GVC | Evolution of the M&A Market: A Journey from Information Asymmetry to Al-Enhanced Efficiency
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, Sean and Andy Greenberg explore their career paths and the transformation of the M&A market. From Andy's shift from politics...
Joe DeLuca, NewSpring Capital | Reassess and Adapt: A Conversation on Pivoting Business Models and Organizational Structures
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe DeLuca, Operating Partner at NewSpring Capital, joins the Karma School of Business to share insight into NewSpring Capital's organizational struct...
A Wave of Deals is Coming: Commercial Due Diligence for When the Tide Rolls In
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we have exclusive audio from our recent webinar: A Wave of Deals is Coming: Commercial Due Diligence for When the Tide Rolls...
Ed Hine, Cold Bore Capital | Breaking the Speed of Sound: Strategic Private Equity Buy and Builds
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Hine, an Operating Partner at Cold Bore Capital, shares his perspectives on building great companies in private equity, learned through the lens of...
Matt Cole, SBJ Capital | No One Gets Through Life Unscathed: A Guide to Private Equity Problem Solving
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Cole, a Managing Director at SBJ Capital joins the Karma School of Business podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including: 1:20 - Matt's jour...
Scott Becker, McGuireWoods | The Window of Opportunity: Healthcare and PE Insights
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Karma School of Business is joined by a recognizable name in both the private equity and healthcare communities. Scott Becker, founder of Becker's...
Gabe Mesanza, Huron Capital | An Expert Perspective on Culture, Growth and Cash Flow in Private Equity
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Partner and Resource Group Lead from Huron Capital, Gabe Mesanza, joins the Karma School of Business to discuss a wide variety of tactics for busine...
John Kirk, Tuckerman Capital | The Key to Modern Private Equity and Business Growth: People
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Karma School of Business is joined by John Kirk, a Deal Partner and Operating Advisor at Tuckerman Capital. John shares his unique perspective on ...
Scott Phillips, Orix Capital Partners | How to Focus on the Things That Matter in Private Equity
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Phillips, a Managing Director at Orix Capital Partners, joins the Karma School of Business podcast to discuss key data monitoring and choosing t...
Paul Stansik, ParkerGale Capital | The Sales Metric Playbook: A Private Equity Guide to Measuring Sales Growth
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Karma School of Business podcast is joined by Paul Stansik, an Operating Partner at ParkerGale Capital, to discuss his Sales Metric Playbook and o...
AI Roundtable: Tangible Takeaways to Help Leverage Artificial Intelligence
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we have exclusive audio from our recent webinar: Activating AI: Empowering Your Business for Success. The panel of experts fr...
Brit Yonge, Corsair Capital | An Expert Perspective on Strategy and Resilience in Private Equity
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Brit Yonge, an Operating Partner at Corsair Capital, to hear his expert perspective: 1:29 - Brit's path to p...
Q2 Snapshot: Key Findings from BluWave's Private Equity Insights Report
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Sean Mooney discusses private equity findings from the Q2 2023 BluWave Insights Report. The report uncovers how private equity firms are tak...
Cici Zheng, ParkerGale Capital | Private Equity Advice on Pricing, Human Capital and More
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by Cici Zheng, a Partner from ParkerGale Capital to give her operations-focused perspective on many different private equity topics. List...
David Hellier, Bertram Capital | Harnessing Data to Innovate, Differentiate and Evolve
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by David Hellier, a partner at Bertram Capital, to discuss: 1:31 - His background and what brought him to private equity 5:40 - How priva...
Filling a Need: Unraveling the History and Growth of the Private Equity Industry
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, we delve into the history of private equity, exploring its origins, confronting industry stigmas, and witnessing its evol...
John Huhn, Compass Group Equity Partners | Unlocking Success: The Power of Persistence in PE
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A managing partner from Compass Group Equity Partners, John Huhn, joins the Karma School of Business Podcast to discuss: 1:04 - John's background and ...
Brian Adams, Excelsior Capital | Real Estate vs. Buyout: Private Equity Investor Perspectives
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Adams, Founder and President of Excelsior Capital, joins the Karma School of Business podcast to discuss real estate investing and compares it t...
Hernan Saenz, Bain & Company | A Glance into the Future of the Planet, the Power of Circular Transformation and the Role Private Equity Can Play
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Karma School of Business is joined by Bain and Company Global Head of Performance and Improvement, Harnan Saenz to take a deep dive on the future ...
HR, Tech Take Center Stage in Q1: Private Equity Industry Update
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We share top private equity insights from our Q1 2023 Insights Report where we evaluate proprietary data from over 500 leading private equity firms ac...
Charlie Gifford, New Heritage Capital | Differentiation in Private Equity, Advice to Business Builders
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Private equity insights from Charlie Gifford, a senior partner at New Heritage Partner, in this episode relate to how PE firms can differentiate thems...
SVB Bank Crisis: What Will Happen Next and How Private Equity Will Reframe Crisis into Opportunity
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapses of March 2023 are top of mind for many investors and business leaders. In this episode, Sean Moon...
Doug Horn and Mohit Kansal, Clairvest | Strategic Collaboration and Structure in Business
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Horn and Mohit Kansal from Clairvest, a private equity firm based out of Toronto, join the Karma School of Business podcast to discuss: 0:42 Clai...
Demetrios Dounis, Heartwood Partners | Path to Private Equity, Value Creation, Acquisitions
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Sean Mooney chats with Demetrios Dounis, a partner at Heartwood Partners, to discuss his path to private equity, and his unique ...
Marshall Phelps, MidOcean Partners | Value Creation, Business Growth, Building a Company
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Sean Mooney sits down with Marshall Phelps, a Managing Director at MidOcean Partners, to discuss his unique path to the private equity industry. ...
Private Equity Industry Update: 2022
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean Mooney shares an update on 2022 private equity activity from BluWave's proprietary data. Learn the top takeaways on due diligenc...
Top 5 Private Equity Predictions in 2023
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, BluWave founder and CEO, Sean Mooney shares data-backed private equity predictions for 2023 including: The 2023 economy (0:57) The V...
Top 5 Private Equity Trends In 2022
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was in interesting year for private equity. In this episode, BluWave Founder and CEO Sean Mooney, breaks down what he's identified as the top 5 tre...
Q3 Private Equity Industry Update
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Sean Mooney shares an update on Q3 private equity activity from BluWave's proprietary data. Learn the top takeaways on due dilig...
Devin Mathews, ParkerGale | PE culture, mental health, fundraising, cash flows and more
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ParkerGale's Partner, Devin Mathews, joins host Sean Mooney to discuss the value of culture, the importance of mental health, the economy's impact on ...
Brian Bank, Kirkland & Ellis | What LPs are looking for and trends every GP should know
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Bank, Strategy and Client Relations, Investment Funds at Kirkland & Ellis, joins host Sean mooney to discuss what LPs are looking for, investme...
How to Hire a Private Equity-Grade CFO
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, BluWave Founder and CEO, Sean Mooney, describes the importance of a great CFO for both PE-backed companies and independent companies ...
Doug McCormick, HCI Equity Partners | Scale leadership along with your business and company culture
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Sean Mooney sits down with HCI Equity Partners Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Doug McCormick, to discuss building world-class teams, how to sca...
The BluWave Story
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Sean Mooney talks about how he gave up his private-equity career in New York to build BluWave down south. Growing up in a large,...
What Is the Karma School of Business?
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Sean Mooney shares what the Karma School of Business means and how he developed this philosophy over the years. He learned that if you make life ...
Welcome to BluWave's Karma School of Business
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to BluWave's Karma School of Business, hosted by Sean Mooney, the Founder & CEO of BluWave, an intelligent B2B marketplace serving the world's...