Not So Private Equity

Dec 11 2024 24 ep. 22 mins
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Welcome to Not So Private Equity. The goal of the show is twofold: 1. To dispel common myths and explore misconceptions about the asset class and 2. To help everyday people understand private equity Each week we talk to guests that have built a career in private equity and we cover a wide range of topics: from fund raising to transactions, to executing value creation plans...and everything in between. We are sponsored by ECA-Partners, a project staffing and executive search firm focused on private equity. We are excited about exploring the wonderful world of private equity with you!

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Season 2 Episode 13: Where PE-Backed GTM Meets AI

Dec 11 2024 26 mins  
In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Russell Findlay, a Private Equity Operating Partner and Marketing Executive. Russ joins us to talk about his experience in private equity, the evolution of the Operating Partner Role, AI as a Growth Multiplier and common pitfalls CEOs in PE-backed companies should avoid. ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

Season 2 Episode 12: Ralph Shayne - Altamont Capital Partners

Nov 26 2024 32 mins  
In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Ralph Shayne, Operating Partner at Altamont Capital Partners. Ralph joins us to talk about the nuances of his role as an investor and board member. Altamont Capital Partners: https://altamontcapital.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

Season 2 Episode 11: Beyond the Numbers: How a COO Drives Real Value in PE-Backed Companies

Nov 07 2024 31 mins  
In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Paul Gouge, Fractional Strategic Advisor at Observe. Paul is a seasoned operations leader joining us to share his experience and takeaways from leading numerous business transformations in private equity-backed companies. Observe: https://www.observeyourfuture.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

Season 2 Episode 10: Jason Campbell - Heritage Wealth Management

Jul 02 2024 27 mins  
In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Jason Campbell, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Heritage Wealth Management. Jason joins us to talk about the role allocators play in the private equity world, and how he helps clients navigate investing in private equity funds. Disclaimer: Heritage Wealth Management, Inc. (“HWMI”) is an SEC-registered investment

Season 2 Episode 9: Leading Through Acquisition: Operations and Marketing Insights

Apr 10 2024 22 mins  
In this episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Summer Hagens, Brand & Marketing Strategy Advisor at Centrae, and Karrie Drobnick, CEO at The Strategic Five. Summer and Karrie join us to share their learnings from leading a company through a merger and acquisition, and talk about how a fractional leader can be transformational to a company going through an acquisition.

Season 2 Episode 8: Jeremy Mercer - Matador Realty Investments

Jan 10 2024 23 mins  
In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Jeremy Mercer, Chief Executive Officer at Matador Realty Investments, a commercial real estate private equity firm that specializes in the ownership and operation of Class B and C industrial and flex assets. Jeremy joins us to walk us through the process of real estate investments, and how it compares to other invest

Season 2 Episode 7: Craig Dupper - Elan Growth Partners

Nov 21 2023 27 mins  
In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Craig Dupper, Managing Partner at Elan Growth Partners, a well-established independent sponsor focusing on low and mid-market companies. Craig joins us to talk about Elan and the independent sponsor approach to acquisition. On Not So Private Equity, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of

Season 2 Episode 6: David Fowles - The Riverside Company

Nov 07 2023 14 mins  
In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome David Fowles, Regional Director of Origination at The Riverside Company, a global investment firm focused on providing private capital options for the lower end of the middle market. David joins us in this special Veterans Day episode to talk about his military career and how he found his way into private equity. On

Season 2 Episode 5: John Dahlgren - SBJ Capital

Oct 25 2023 20 mins  
In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome John Dahlgren, VP of Talent at SBJ Capital, private investment firm focused on investing in founder and family-owned consumer and services companies. John talks about the advantages of having someone focused on talent within the private equity firm, and how SBJ evaluates their search partners. On Not So Private Equi

Season 2 Episode 4: Najeeb Baqui - Tinsley Park

Oct 10 2023 25 mins  
In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Najeeb Baqui, Founder & Managing Director at Tinsley Park, a mid-market PE firm, and investment advisory & leadership platform based in Houston. Najeeb talks about the challenges of being a business founder. On Not So Private Equity, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the mar