Podcast Episodes

Competitive Advantages and Carve-Outs w/ TPG’s Steve Ellis

Episode 128

In part two of our interview series, we explore how the impact lens can enhance carve-outs — from deal sourcing to execution.

Published on 2 hours ago

When Impact Investing Reaches Critical Mass w/ TPG’s Steve Ellis

Episode 127

A pioneer in the realm of impact investing explains how The Rise Funds have scaled over the last decade—and why they're hitting “escape velocity.”

Published on 2 weeks ago

Private Equity’s Liquidity Wake-Up Call

On June 23, I joined the Capital Allocators podcast to discuss some of the pressing challenges facing the private equity industry today, with a particular focus on the ongoing liquidity crisis. This …

Published on 4 weeks ago

Alone on the Ice w/ Arctos' Ian Charles

[This episode originally aired on July 12, 2023] In part two of our conversation with Ian Charles, we reflect on a career of consummate innovation in the secondaries market. 

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

In a League of His Own w/ Arctos' Ian Charles

[This episode originally aired on June 22, 2023] Ian Charles, the managing partner of Arctos’ Sports Partners, takes us inside the world of sports investing.

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is the Classic Buyout Model Still Working?

[This episode originally aired on March 1, 2021] We consider a critical question from Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Report. 

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Gen AI in Private Equity: Game Changer or Work in Progress?

Episode 126

 On April 24, I joined the Spotlight On podcast for a conversation about the future of private equity. Naturally, we talked about the game-changing promise of generative AI, but I also sounded a note…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bain’s 2025 Midyear Private Equity Report: Executive Summary

Episode 125

Amid a turbulent year, is the industry poised for more of the same or a sudden turnaround?

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Published on 3 months ago

A $140 Trillion Riddle, Wrapped in a Mystery, Inside of an Enigma

[This episode originally aired on December 7, 2023] Today on the show, I have a lively conversation with Ashby Monk, the executive director of the Stanford Research Initiative on Long Term Investing.…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Navigating the Evolution of Private Equity: An Interview with Hugh MacArthur

Episode 124

This past December, I joined the M&A Science Podcast for a wide ranging interview about my 30 year career at Bain and the evolution of the private equity industry.  My host did a superb job of walkin…

Published on 4 months ago