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The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Alex Rawlings
179 episodes
2 days ago
In this episode, host Alex Rawlings is joined by Joe Basrawy, Managing Director at Partners Capital, a global multi-asset investment firm serving some of the world's most sophisticated investors — including private equity founders, endowments, and family offices. Joe offers a rare and in-depth look at the Limited Partner (LP) perspective — covering common pitfalls private equity firms make, what LPs are really looking for, and how to stand out in a crowded market. He also shares a masterclass...
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In this episode, host Alex Rawlings is joined by Joe Basrawy, Managing Director at Partners Capital, a global multi-asset investment firm serving some of the world's most sophisticated investors — including private equity founders, endowments, and family offices. Joe offers a rare and in-depth look at the Limited Partner (LP) perspective — covering common pitfalls private equity firms make, what LPs are really looking for, and how to stand out in a crowded market. He also shares a masterclass...
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Investing
Education,
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Self-Improvement
Episodes (20/179)
The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
How AI and Product Strategy Are Reshaping Value Creation
Guest: David Rowley, Operating Partner at Diversis Capital Host: Alex Rawlings Topic: Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, and the Evolving Role of the Operating Partner 🔍 Episode Overview: In this episode, Alex Rawlings is joined by David Rowley, Operating Partner at Diversis Capital, to explore how private equity can drive value creation through smarter product strategies and the integration of artificial intelligence. With a career spanning back to the 1980s in software product dev...
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1 week ago
26 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Why Founders Are Saying No to Buyouts — Hidden River’s Game-Changing Capital Strategy
🎙️ The Private Equity Podcast — Episode with Graham Bachman, Hidden River Strategic Capital Guest: Graham Bachman, Managing Director & Head of Business Development at Hidden River Strategic Capital Host: Alex Rawlings In this episode of The Private Equity Podcast, Alex Rawlings is joined by Graham Bachman, who shares how Hidden River Strategic Capital is reshaping lower middle-market investing with structured capital—a hybrid approach that sits between debt and equity, allowing business ...
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2 weeks ago
18 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
From Army Officer to PE CEO: 4 Mistakes Killing Portfolio Performance (Otis Spencer)
The Private Equity Podcast – Show Notes Guest: Otis Spencer Host: Alex Rawlings Episode Title: Lessons in Leadership: From Army Logistics to PE Operating Partner & CEO Success 🎙 Episode Overview: In this episode, Otis Spencer, a former U.S. Army logistics officer turned private equity operating partner and CEO, shares a compelling journey of leadership, operations, and transformation. From managing global fuel inventories to spearheading Six Sigma-driven improvements, Otis outlines the ...
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3 weeks ago
31 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
From Investor to Operator: Hard Truths from 35 Years in Private Equity with Matthew Kearney
🎙️ The Private Equity Podcast – Essentials for Investors with Matthew Kearney This episode is packed with pragmatic advice and “growth hacks for operators” – get your pen ready. ⏱️ Episode Highlights & Timestamps: 00:03 – Introduction Meet Matthew Kearney: 35 years in private equity, from 3i to operating partner and PE-backed CEO. 01:07 – From 3i to New York CEO Matthew’s early career, moving from UK PE investments into operational leadership in media and technology. 02:31 – Common PE M...
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4 weeks ago
32 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
How your competitors are using AI in the Private Equity industry with Greg Nieuwenhuys
Guest: Greg Neuenhuis – Private Equity Advisor, Chairman & AI Expert Topic: Unlocking Generative AI for Private Equity & Portfolio Companies 🔹 Intro & Background (0:00 – 2:00) Greg shares his 20+ years in PE-backed consumer goods: Baver (Netherlands), Cotterdardoor (UK), Mammoth, Wattbike, and No-Door.Passion for AI began two years ago, driven by a belief that GenAI is a business and people challenge—not a tech one.🔹 What is Generative AI? (2:00 – 6:00) Difference: classic AI (re...
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1 month ago
31 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Investing in the hospitality industry with Nate Edgerly
In this insightful episode, Nate Edgerly, CEO of Enzo Group Inc., discusses his journey from CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers to a seasoned private equity investor and executive leader in the hospitality industry. Nate shares valuable insights on leadership, long-term investing, and what makes hospitality businesses thrive or fail. Key Takeaways: Nate’s journey from CPA to CEO, highlighting his pivotal experiences in private equity and operating roles.Lessons learned from running a business, enh...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Building a $2.3 billion-dollar business from the ground up with Jeff Zwiefel
In this episode, Alex speaks with Jeff Zwiefel, former President & COO of Life Time, about scaling the business from $139M to $2.3B in revenue and navigating multiple private equity exits and IPOs. Jeff shares how a people-first culture and rigorous training enabled long-term, sustainable growth in a competitive industry. Jeff discusses why private equity firms often miss the mark by focusing only on KPIs and financials, instead of investing in leadership, culture, and succession. He expl...
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1 month ago
49 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
The professionalisation of Private Equity with Henry Ward
In this episode, Alex Rawlings is joined by Henry Ward, CEO and Co-Founder of Carta, to explore the evolving landscape of private equity and venture capital through the lens of software, operations, and professionalization. Henry shares his journey building Carta into a multi-billion-dollar software business and how it’s transforming the infrastructure of private markets. Henry dives into why private equity must evolve from its legacy of financial engineering to an operational value-add model...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
The most important factor of business with David Feingold
David Feingold, CEO of Broad Street Global, joins us on The Private Equity Podcast to share his 35+ year journey from law to leading one of the largest infrastructure-focused PE firms in the U.S. He unpacks lessons in leadership, hiring, culture, and why they’ve entered crypto mining. This episode is a masterclass in building high-performing teams and seizing unconventional opportunities. [00:00] Welcome and intro to David Feingold and Broad Street Global – infrastructure + crypto investing [...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Raising capital in 2025 with James Varela
Fundraising in 2025 isn’t business as usual. James Varela, Partner at Rede Partners and Head of MENA, joins us to break down what it really takes to raise capital from LPs—especially in the Middle East. We talk DPI pressure, LP targeting, co-investments, how to build credibility in emerging markets, and the biggest mistake GPs still make when pitching. Whether you’re struggling or oversubscribed, this one’s for you. [00:00] Intro to James Varela and focus on capital raising in the Middle East...
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2 months ago
29 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
The Lessons Learned from a Private Equity Founder from 19 Acquisitions with Sequoya Borgman
From Big Four to 19 Acquisitions: Sequoya Borgman on Building Borgman Capital Sequoya Borgman, Founder of Borgman Capital, joins the show to discuss his leap from public accounting into private equity, building an independent sponsor model, and the real challenge behind every deal—people. He shares lessons from 19 acquisitions, why they prioritize cultural fit, and how they’re tapping into retail capital and AI to scale smarter. [00:03] From Arthur Andersen to launching Borgman Capital in 20...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Billion-dollar portfolio executive to infrastructure private equity investor with Chris Rozzell
Chris Rozell, Managing Partner at Cresta, joins us to discuss his journey from portfolio exec to founding a PE firm, scaling businesses to billions, and investing in decarbonization-focused infrastructure. He shares pragmatic insights on ESG, early-stage infra, and building trust with management teams—plus how Cresta bridges the gap between VC and large infra players. [00:00] Chris Rizel, Managing Partner at Cresta, on infra investing, founding a PE firm, LP returns, and ESG. [00:29] Ea...
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2 months ago
30 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
The Framework Every Private Equity Investor and Operator Needs in the Tool-Kit with Sam Bendix
Sam Bendix, Partner at Chicago Pacific Founders, returns to share his framework for capital raising using motivational interviewing. He explains how it uncovers real motivations and qualifies prospects faster—without a hard sell. We cover how it applies to investor meetings, deal sourcing, hiring, and beyond. A practical framework for better conversations and better results. [00:00] Sam Bendix, Partner at Chicago Pacific Founders, shares his capital-raising framework using motivational ...
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3 months ago
52 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
The Pricing Advantage Easy EBITDA Wins with Jared Weisel
In today’s episode, Jared Weisel, SVP at Revenue Analytics, joins us to break down how PE-backed manufacturing and distribution businesses can use pricing to drive serious EBITDA gains. We dive into why most firms ignore pricing, how to avoid customer churn while raising prices, and why a 3–7% increase can deliver outsized impact. Jared shares the biggest mistakes PE firms make, how to build long-term pricing strategies, and why this lever is the most underutilized tool in the value creation ...
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3 months ago
21 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
From the first HVAC Services acquisition to the 25th with Steve Carroll
In today's episode we have Steve Carroll, CEO and Co-Founder of Kelso Industries, join us to share his journey from a small-town construction background to leading a 25-acquisition HVAC roll-up. We dive into his Walmart days scaling EBITDA from $15M to $250M, his views on where PE firms get it wrong, and how Kelso’s long-term partnership model is flipping the script on traditional roll-ups. [00:00] Steve Carroll joins to discuss Kelso Industries' growth from 1st to 25th acquisition [00:...
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3 months ago
31 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
100+ Add on Acquisitions Learning and Lessons on Integration by Scott Cook
Welcome to another episode of the Private Equity Podcast. Today, I’m joined by Scott Cook, an experienced Chief HR Officer with over 100 add-on acquisitions under his belt. We dig into what really drives successful integration—nailing culture, managing change, aligning roles, and avoiding the classic post-acquisition mistakes. If you want a no-nonsense guide to people, process, and performance in PE-backed services businesses, this episode is a must-listen. [00:00] Over 100+ add-on acquisitio...
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3 months ago
41 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Scaling Your Business the Playbook Series with Andrew Towne
Welcome to another episode of the Private Equity Podcast. Today, I’m joined by Andrew Towne, Partner at Olympus Pines. We break down what it really takes to grow a portfolio company—hiring the right team, aligning goals, building execution plans, and pulling the right levers for revenue and EBITDA growth. If you're after a practical playbook on scaling businesses in the lower mid-market, this episode delivers. [00:00] Andrew Towne returns to discuss how to grow portfolio companies through tea...
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3 months ago
43 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
The Outlook for the Private Credit Market from Hamilton Lane's Nayef Perry
Welcome to another episode of the Private Equity Podcast, today I’m joined by Nayef Perry, Head of Direct Credit at Hamilton Lane. We dive into the state of the private credit market—where the opportunities are, how interest rates are shaping returns, and what investors need to watch out for. If you want a sharp, no-fluff breakdown of where private credit is heading and why it still has room to run, this one's for you. Breakdown: [00:00] Nayef Perry, Head of Direct Credit at Hamilton Lane,...
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4 months ago
23 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Micro Cap Investing Pitfalls & Opportunities with Ben Claremon
Description: In this episode of The Private Equity Podcast, Alex Rawlings sits down with Ben Claremon, Partner at Devonshire Partners, a lower middle-market PE firm investing in micro and nano-cap businesses. Ben shares insights into why PE firms overlook small public companies, how microcap investing presents unique opportunities, and why a hedge fund mindset can be valuable in private equity. He also discusses the challenges of deal competition in the lower middle market, mitigating risks ...
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4 months ago
31 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
The Growth of the Private Equity Secondaries Market and What is Coming with Cari Lodge
Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection. In this week's episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Cari Lodge, a seasoned investor with 25 years in private equity secondaries. They explore the market’s rapid growth from $2 billion to $160 billion, the increasing need for liquidity, and how secondaries optimize portfolio management. Cari discusses GP-led secondaries, continuation funds, and the market’s evolution, offering key insights into future opportunities in this space. ...
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4 months ago
26 minutes

The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
In this episode, host Alex Rawlings is joined by Joe Basrawy, Managing Director at Partners Capital, a global multi-asset investment firm serving some of the world's most sophisticated investors — including private equity founders, endowments, and family offices. Joe offers a rare and in-depth look at the Limited Partner (LP) perspective — covering common pitfalls private equity firms make, what LPs are really looking for, and how to stand out in a crowded market. He also shares a masterclass...