Best Global Private Equity Report Podcasts (2025)

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Navigating the Evolution of Private Equity: An Interview with Hugh MacArthur 25:11

2d ago25:11

25:11

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 walking us through the pivotal moments when the industry was forced to reinvent itself. In this current moment of uncertainty, the interview serves as a tim…

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The Rise and Rise of the Secondary Market w/ Lexington Partners’ Wilson Warren 26:07

15d ago26:07

26:07

A 30-year veteran shares why the secondary market’s growth continues to surprise him.By Bain & Company

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NAV Loans Under the Microscope w/ 17Capital’s Pierre-Antoine de Selancy 21:08

29d ago21:08

21:08

We ask a leading provider of NAV loans about the enthusiasm and the skepticism around a growing trend.By Bain & Company

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Why Your Company’s Reputation is Your Biggest Risk or Competitive Advantage 27:11

1M ago27:11

27:11

By Blu Ivy Group

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Full Speed Ahead w/ Hamilton Lane’s Erik Hirsch 19:28

1M ago19:28

19:28

In the second of our two-part series, we ask the Co-CEO of Hamilton Lane how they’re building an analytics engine that can serve both institutional and individual investors.By Bain & Company

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Warp Speed w/ Hamilton Lane’s Erik Hirsch 18:01

1M ago18:01

18:01

Hamilton Lane's Co-CEO takes us inside the rapid buildout of private market infrastructure.By Bain & Company

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Where Infrastructure Deals Are Heading 12:27

2M ago12:27

12:27

In part two of our infrastructure series, we take a closer look at which sub-sectors are heating up, and how opportunities across energy and tech are converging.By Bain & Company

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Infrastructure’s New Playbook 18:04

2M ago18:04

18:04

Infrastructure deals are evolving, and private capital could play a pivotal role in the space.By Bain & Company

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Dry Powder: Live From NEXUS 2025 25:27

2M ago25:27

25:27

Today on Dry Powder, we’re sharing a live recording from this year’s NEXUS conference in Orlando, Florida. My guest is Brian Bernasek, Co-Head of Americas Corporate Private Equity at Carlyle. We had a wide-ranging discussion about his market outlook for 2025, how he thinks about sector expertise at scale, the rising cost of alpha, and, of course, A…

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Why Healthcare's Best Employers Keep Winning 33:29

2M ago33:29

33:29

Why Healthcare’s Best Employers Keep Winning | Employer Brand Strategy for Healthcare & Clinics The Healthcare Industry is facing its biggest hiring and retention crisis in history. The demand for Nurses, Doctors, Oncologies, physiotherapists, outpatient care specialists, is skyrocketing, yet Physiotherapy Outpatient clinics, Dental Clinics, Hospit…

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Bain & Company’s 2025 Global Private Equity Report: Executive Summary 19:25

2M ago19:25

19:25

We cover three overarching themes from this year’s report, including clear evidence of an industry recovery, continuing challenges for GP’s, and strategies for winning the future. Register for our Global Private Equity Report 2025 Webinar on March 13, here. Read the full 2025 Global Private Equity Report, here.…

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From Startups to Scale-Ups w/ Insight Partners’ Deven Parekh 19:06

3M ago19:06

19:06

We asked the managing director of Insight Partners how they invest across venture capital, growth equities and buyouts. Register for our Global Private Equity Report 2025 Webinar on March 13, here.By Bain & Company

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Abhay Parasnis on Creating Moats, AI Strategy, and Selling to Enterprise 47:45

3M ago47:45

47:45

Abhay Parasnis is founder and CEO of Typeface, is former CTO/CPO at Adobe, and sits on the board of Dropbox and Schneider Electric. He joined Ben Casnocha, co-founder and partner at Village Global, for a live masterclass for Village Global founders. Takeaways: If you can break into the top tier of the enterprise market, it’s hard to dislodge you. B…

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Fundraising in AI with Aaron Harris 46:26

3M ago46:26

46:26

Aaron Harris was a partner at YC for 7.5 years where he funded Deel, OpenSea, Scale AI, Rappi, Lattice, and others. He also built YC's Series A program where he worked with founders on over 200 Series As and Bs that raised in excess of $3B in capital. He joined Sam Kirschner, VP at Village Global, to give Village Global founders helpful tips on fun…

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Profile of an Industry Innovator w/ TPG’s Jim Coulter 24:33

3M ago24:33

24:33

Jim Coulter reflects on the legacy of his co-founder, David Bonderman, while asking whether the industry still makes room for unorthodox investors like him today.By Bain & Company

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The Leaders Strategy w/ GTCR’s Collin Roche 20:51

3M ago20:51

20:51

In an industry where management change out rates hover around 50%, GTCR stands out as a remarkable exception.By Bain & Company

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2025 Employer Brand and Culture Trends Report 28:08

4M ago28:08

28:08

As organizations shift their focus towards building more transformational and high-impact employer brands, 2025 marks a pivotal moment. Employer branding is no longer about recruitment marketing alone —it will now be embraced as a key driver of cultural alignment, employee engagement, and business growth as well. In this evolving landscape, success…

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Hiring Technical Talent with Kathy Copic and Lindsay Pettingill 57:37

4M ago57:37

57:37

Kathy Copic is founder of Fieldwork Partners, where she works closely with early stage companies on scoping technical projects, getting early ML models into production, and helping them hire. She was interviewed by Lindsay Pettingill, Investment Partner at Village Global, during this masterclass for Village Global founders. Takeaways: Maintain at l…

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Macro Update: The Expanding Frontiers of Automation 16:34

4M ago16:34

16:34

From strawberry-picking to brick-laying, automation is revolutionizing unexpected corners of the workforce.By Bain & Company

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Macro Update: Navigating Inflation and Policy Shifts Under a New Administration 23:53

4M ago23:53

23:53

With inflation easing and public markets on the rise, the key questions are whether the Federal Reserve has overcorrected and how the new administration will impact the path to recovery.By Bain & Company

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Eynat Guez of Papaya Global on Mastering Enterprise Sales and Building Long-Term Partnerships 55:36

5M ago55:36

55:36

Eynat Guez, founder and CEO of Papaya Global, was interviewed by Ben Casnocha, co-founder and partner at Village Global, during this masterclass for Village Global founders. Takeaways: Show up to key meetings as the founder or executive team — don’t just send the sales team. It signals to the client that you’re personally invested and committed to …

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Tech Sector Update: Waiting for a Recovery 18:05

5M ago18:05

18:05

A few big ticket deals have raised hopes of a rebound, but investors are still wondering when deal activity will return to normal, or what normative will even look like in the coming year.By Bain & Company

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Game Changers in Generative AI w/ Hg’s David Toms 13:36

5M ago13:36

13:36

In part two of our interview series, we explore how generative AI is prompting a radical reconsideration of how software is priced and deployed at scale.By Bain & Company

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Early Wins in Generative AI w/ Hg’s David Toms 22:34

5M ago22:34

22:34

Hg’s head of research shares some of the more remarkable use cases of generative AI and what they reveal about the future of work.By Bain & Company

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Where Tech Meets Patient Care 26:32

6M ago26:32

26:32

Healthcare IT has the potential to not only make the industry more efficient but also to revolutionize patient care.By Bain & Company

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Auren Hoffman and Ben Casnocha on Career Strategy, Undiscovered Talent, Networks, and more 58:01

6M ago58:01

58:01

Auren Hoffman, CEO of SafeGraph and GP of Flex Capital, interviewed Ben Casnocha, Village Global co-founder and partner, on Auren's World of DaaS podcast. They are longtime friends and had a wide-ranging discussion on career strategy, evaluating founders, serendipity, wealth, and much more. We've cross-posted that conversation here. Highlights: The…

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Howie Liu on Airtable's Early Days, Scaling, and AI 1:01:18

7M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Howie Liu, founder and CEO of Airtable, was interviewed by Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha live in downtown San Francisco in front of an audience of Village Global founders and friends of the firm. Highlights: - Embracing discomfort is part of the founder's journey. Learning to tolerate and even appreciate this discomfort is impo…

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Adapting to a Multipolar World w/ Bain Capital’s David Gross 17:04

7M ago17:04

17:04

In part two of our interview series, we explore how private equity can continue expanding its global footprint and what it will take to thrive in a multipolar world.By Bain & Company

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S01E09 - Building a Brand that Stands for Inclusion: How Diversity Shapes Employer Brand 29:38

7M ago29:38

29:38

In our latest episode of Blu Thread Conversations, Blu Ivy's Senior Director of Brand and Culture, Fanta Selman, sits down with Dr. Lauren Young, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Travelers. Dive into an inspiring discussion on how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives can drive business impact, foster innovation, and create a s…

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The Cross-Platform Playbook w/ Bain Capital’s David Gross 16:55

7M ago16:55

16:55

The co-managing partner of Bain Capital takes us inside of their remarkably diversified portfolio, where venture capital, private equity, real estate, and credit don't just coexist—they actively reinforce each other. If you'd like to stay up to date with my weekly series of posts on LinkedIn, you can follow me here.…

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A Deep Dive into Private Equity’s Future 21:31

8M ago21:31

21:31

Host Hugh MacArthur takes the hot seat in this special episode about the future of private equity. You can access the original, full-length interview here. If you'd like to stay up to date with Hugh's weekly posts on LinkedIn, follow him here.By Steffen Pauls

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The Case for ‘Guarded Optimism’ in the Healthcare Sector 23:33

9M ago23:33

23:33

2024 is shaping up to be a surprisingly robust year for private equity deal activity.By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy

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S01E08 - A Call to Action for CEOs - CHRO Whitepaper Recommendations 48:38

9M ago48:38

48:38

In today’s episode, we dive into the findings from Blu Ivy's latest whitepaper with co-founder and managing director, Stacy Parker. Discover actionable recommendations for CEOs to mitigate leadership exodus risks and establish a renewed partnership with CHROs and People Leaders. Learn how to create a strategic roadmap for the future and ensure a ro…

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Buy-and-Build: Deal Breakers and Deal Makers 19:22

9M ago19:22

19:22

[This series originally aired on November 21, 2019] Absent certain market conditions, buyer beware.By Bain & Company

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Guillermo Rauch on AI, Scaling Vercel, and The Future of Web Apps 56:11

9M ago56:11

56:11

Guillermo Rauch is founder and CEO of Vercel, a company that provides the developer tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. He was interviewed by Ben Casnocha, co-founder and general partner at Village Global, an early stage venture capital firm backed by some of the world’s most successful entrep…

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The Renewed Urgency of Operational Due Diligence 14:55

9M ago14:55

14:55

[This episode originally aired on March 21, 2023] As margins shrink, private equity houses are rediscovering the vital importance of operational due diligence.By Bain & Company

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The Take-Private Playbook 13:41

10M ago13:41

13:41

A small, but growing cohort of investors are taking mid-sized companies private and driving substantial margin improvements.By Bain & Company

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S01E07 - The CHRO and People Leaders Crisis: A Call to Action for CEOs 36:07

10M ago36:07

36:07

In this episode of Blu Thread Conversations, host James Powell sits down with Stacy Parker, co-founder and Managing Director of Blu Ivy, to discuss the alarming findings of their latest white paper, "The CHRO and People Leaders Crisis: A Call for CEOs to Act." DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF OUR LATEST WHITEPAPER HERE: https://bluivygroup.com/CHRO-white-pape…

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Bain’s 2024 Midyear Private Equity Report: Executive Summary 22:24

11M ago22:24

22:24

Deals and exits are flat, and fundraising is down, but the real story is the tension beneath the numbers. For a deeper discussion, join our live webinar on July 9. Read Bain's 2024 Midyear Private Equity Report, here.By Bain & Company

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A Savvier Approach to Sovereign Wealth Funds 16:30

11M ago16:30

16:30

Karen Khalaf, one of Bain's leading experts in sovereign wealth funds, explains how a little knowledge can go a long way on the fundraising trail.By Karen Khalaf

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Encore: Secrets of Public Speaking and Oral Communication from Renowned Speaking Coach 42:20

11M ago42:20

42:20

Michael Balaoing, founder of Candlelion, joins Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha on this episode to discuss: - The importance of the acronym WTF (what’s the feeling?) when you’re giving a presentation. - The four roles that you take on as a speaker: captain, pilot, guide, and game show host. - The five questions to ask when seeking…

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Dry Powder: Live from SuperReturn 2024 29:59

11M ago29:59

29:59

Jim Strang, chairman of HgCapital Trust, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the private equity industry. If you'd like to stay up to date with my weekly series on LinkedIn, follow me here.By Bain & Company

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Rethinking Risk w/ Charlesbank’s Michael Choe 21:45

12M ago21:45

21:45

We explore a fresh approach to modeling and managing risk.By Bain & Company

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S01E06 - How Recruitment Marketing Helps Our Healthcare Shortages with Sunnybrook 47:54

12M ago47:54

47:54

Join Greg Whitfield and Stacy Parker as they dive into an enlightening conversation with Kristen Winter, EVP of Programs, People, and Leadership at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Join us on a deep dive into the heart of healthcare leadership as we explore the pivotal role of employer branding in recruitment and retention. Discover how Sunnybroo…

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Encore: Brad Feld on What Nietzsche Can Teach Entrepreneurs 50:09

12M ago50:09

50:09

Brad Feld (@bfeld), VC at Foundry Group and co-author with Dave Jilk of The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha to discuss: - Common misconceptions about Nietzsche and why being misunderstood makes him an especially interesting philosopher. - What Nietzsche can teach entrepreneurs deciding whet…

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Exit Strategies w/ Thoma Bravo’s Holden Spaht 11:57

1y ago11:57

11:57

In part two of our series, Thoma Bravo’s leading enterprise software investor explains how they continue to find exit opportunities and source new deals.By Bain & Company

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When the Dam Breaks on Tech Deals w/ Thoma Bravo’s Holden Spaht 22:31

1y ago22:31

22:31

We ask one of Thoma Bravo’s leading enterprise software investors why 2023 could be a “significantly better” year for deal making.By Bain & Company

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How to Nail Product-Market Fit and Scale a B2B Company with Thejo Kote of Airbase 57:45

1y ago57:45

57:45

Thejo Kote (@thejo) talks to Village partner Ben Casnocha. Thejo is a two-time founder and CEO. His current company, Airbase, is a spend management platform serving companies with 100 and 5,000 employees like Coda, 15Five, Front, Marqueta, CaptivateIQ, Abnormal, and more. Airbase has raised over $200 million, has tens of millions in ARR, and is con…

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S01E05 - Turning EVP insights into Action at Arbor Memorial 41:50

1y ago41:50

41:50

In this transformative episode of Blu Thread Conversations, we delve into the heart of organizational culture with Leslie Kobayashi, Vice President of Human Resources at Arbor Memorial. Leslie discusses the pivotal role of listening to employees, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and the integration of the EVP into every facet of the …