Best Alex Durand Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond Constraints: From Starting Lean to Scaling Up 21:04

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4M ago21:04

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Inspired by the book Getting Real, HubSync Founder and CEO John McGowan explains to Thoma Bravo Partner Ross Devor how operating under tight timelines and budgets with a lean team forced HubSync to focus on an engineer-first approach, providing a foundation for a company that was able to scale.By Thoma Bravo

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How HubSync Became the Tax Automation Platform for Top 25 CPA Firms 34:38

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HubSync started as a bootstrapped idea from John McGowan, a former Big Four tax professional who saw the tech gap in mid-sized CPA firms. In this episode of ‘Behind the Deal,’ Thoma Bravo Partner Ross Devor talks with John about how he turned early consulting work into a profitable SaaS business, the strategy behind landing over 40% of the top 25 a…

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Beyond Building NextGen Healthcare’s Successful Remote-First Company and Culture with David Sides 19:55

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In the Beyond the Deal mini-sode with Thoma Bravo’s A.J. Rohde and Peter Hernandez, hear NextGen Healthcare CEO David Sides explain his approach to leadership, inspired by his family’s medical roots, and how NextGen Healthcare grew into one of the most trustworthy companies in America. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit ht…

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How NextGen Healthcare Aims to Achieve Better Healthcare Outcomes for All 55:55

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In this episode, Thoma Bravo Senior Partner A.J. Rohde sits down with Peter Hernandez, a Senior Vice President on our Discover team, to detail the strategic take-private of NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative, cloud-based healthcare technology solutions. They are joined in the studio by NextGen Healthcare CEO David Sides and discus…

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Beyond the Classroom: Shaping the Future of Learning with Steve Daly 14:34

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In this Beyond the Deal minisode, hear Instructure CEO Steve Daly share how his past experiences informed his mission to create a results-oriented, customer-centric company and a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Thoma Bravo Managing Partner, Holden Spaht, and Partner, Brian Jaffee, speak with Steve Daly about his leadership phil…

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How Instructure Grew into a Leading EdTech for K-12, Higher Ed, and Professionals 52:20

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Instructure’s Canvas, the learning management system used by over 4,000 school districts and 2,500 higher education institutions, became a lifeline during the pandemic. On this episode of Behind the Deal, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Holden Spaht and Partner Brian Jaffee sit down with Instructure CEO Steve Daly to discuss how they worked together t…

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Beyond Performance: Building a “10-10” Company Culture with Andre Durand 14:16

6M ago14:16

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Ping Identity Founder & CEO, Andre Durand, explains that in a 10-10 culture, “the how matters as much as the what.” Over time, through his experience as a multi-time founder, he has come to resonate with one simple cultural north star that he refers to as “10-10” to strike a balance between performance and attitude. In this Beyond the Deal minisode…

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How Ping Identity Mastered Identity Security for Global Enterprises 57:12

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Ping Identity helps some of the largest enterprises in the world secure the logins of their employees and customers, helping to keep systems secure, prevent fraud, and decrease friction as companies undergo their digital transformation. In this episode of Behind the Deal, Thoma Bravo Founder and Managing Partner, Orlando Bravo, and Partner, Chip Vi…

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How Applitools is Using AI to Improve Speed, Scalability, and Accuracy with Adam Carmi and Alex Berry 20:32

6M ago20:32

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Applitools Co-Founder and CTO, Adam Carmi, and CEO, Alex Berry, speak with Thoma Bravo Partner, Carl Press, about the evolution of Applitools from its early days to a leader in AI-enabled test automation. Adam discusses the initial problem he and co-founder Moshe Milman sought to solve and Alex shares his perspect…

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How Applitools Uses AI to Revolutionize Test Automation 41:30

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Hear the story behind Thoma Bravo’s investment in Applitools with Partner Carl Press in conversation with Alex Berry, CEO of Applitools, and Adam Carmi, Co-Founder and CTO of Applitools. The company’s all-in-one, AI-powered testing platform revolutionizes the way businesses approach quality assurance and test automation. Carl, Alex and Adam discuss…

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Beyond the Friend Zone: Building Mailgun into a Leading Technology Company with Will Conway and Josh Odom 22:42

7M ago22:42

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, former Mailgun CEO and CTO, Will Conway and Josh Odom, join Thoma Bravo Partner Hudson Smith to share their experiences of leading a growing technology company starting as college friends turned business partners. They highlight the critical role of a strong, supportive team culture, how their friendship strategic…

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How Mailgun Quickly Evolved into a Leading Email API Provider 53:26

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Mailgun enables over 150,000 companies to send, track, test, and optimize more than 250 billion emails per year effortlessly for marketing and business communication to their customers. Thoma Bravo Partner Hudson Smith sits down on Behind the Deal with former Mailgun CEO Will Conway and CTO Josh Odom as they dive into Mailgun’s journey from a spin …

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How Innovation is Driving the Future of Cybersecurity 38:25

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In a special episode of Behind the Deal live from Miami at Thoma Bravo’s Annual Meeting in March 2025, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro welcomes two prominent leaders in the cybersecurity industry: Jill Popelka, CEO of Darktrace, and Joe Levy, CEO of Sophos. Cybersecurity has been a focus of Thoma Bravo's investment strategy since 2008, drive…

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Beyond Leadership: Career Lessons from Chess with Todd Dauchy and Adam Solomon 14:13

7M ago14:13

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Todd Dauchy, CEO of SMA Technologies, speaks with Thoma Bravo Partner, Adam Solomon, about how he’s navigated his career with the lessons he learned from chess. He also details his focus on strategic thinking, anticipating future trends in the market, and building strong interpersonal relationships within the comp…

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How SMA Technologies Uses Automation to Accelerate Digital Transformation at Financial Institutions 30:01

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Hear the story behind Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of SMA Technologies with Thoma Bravo Partner Adam Solomon and CEO of SMA Technologies, Todd Dauchy. SMA Technologies provides workload automation and orchestration software solutions for banks, credit unions, and other financial services businesses. Adam and Todd discuss how they transformed a “sleepy…

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How Bluesight and Thoma Bravo Turned Vision Into Value - Featured from Best But Never Final 51:00

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In this featured episode, we’re excited to share a conversation from Best But Never Final, featuring Thoma Bravo Partner Carl Press and Kevin MacDonald, CEO of Thoma Bravo portfolio company Bluesight. Listen to them share a behind-the-scenes look at scaling a software company from a bootstrap startup to a private equity-backed category leader. They…

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Beyond Trust: Building the Cultural Fabric at EQS Group with Achim Weick and Irina Hemmers 20:37

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Irina Hemmers and EQS Group Founder and CEO Achim Weick discuss the crucial role of culture in EQS Group's journey. Achim shares his experience founding a company culture centered on trust. Hear how his focus has driven EQS Group's success as a leading European software company and some lessons…

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How EQS Group’s Digital Solutions Create Trusted Companies in Europe and Beyond 40:01

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Hear Thoma Bravo Partner Irina Hemmers and Achim Weick, Founder and CEO of EQS Group, dive into the details behind the acquisition of EQS Group. In this episode, they discuss EQS Group's journey of becoming a leading GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software provider. Achim Weick shares his story of founding the company, why EQS Group chose p…

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Beyond Hurdles: Navigating Career Challenges and Driving Growth with Fran Rosch and Scott Crabill 11:37

8M ago11:37

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Fran Rosch, CEO of Imprivata, joins Managing Partner Scott Crabill on this Beyond the Deal mini-sode to discuss his career journey and leadership philosophy. Rosch shares his belief in open communication, setting ambitious goals, and the importance of continuous learning. He also provides advice on navigating career challenges and emphasizes the si…

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Bastard: Last Life #1 by Alexey Osadchuk 53:23

8M ago53:23

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Kate and Orland discuss super-max prisons, political marriages, and finding yourself in a strange flabby body.By Kate and Orland Bateman

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How Imprivata is Redefining Healthcare Security 40:10

9M ago40:10

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In this episode of Behind the Deal, Imprivata CEO Fran Rosch shares how the company is revolutionizing access to critical healthcare systems with its cutting-edge security solutions. As a leader in cybersecurity for hospitals and health systems, Imprivata specializes in Access Management for shared device ecosystems, as well as streamlining and sec…

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How CEO Leagh Turner Fostered Trust and Teamwork to Drive Coupa’s Growth 16:28

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Holden Spaht sits down with Coupa CEO Leagh Turner to discuss her career journey and the significance of mentorship. They also delve into the future of AI and its implications for businesses. Learn about Coupa’s approach to AI governance, aiming to ensure it is utilized safely and resp…

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How Coupa is Utilizing AI to Revolutionize Business Spend Management 34:57

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Coupa has helped businesses better manage direct and indirect spend through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for almost 20 years. Coupa AI is informed by over $7 trillion of spend data across a global network of 10 million+ suppliers and buyers. Coupa aims to empower its customers with the ability to p…

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Beyond Transformation: Growth, Leadership and Innovation at HCSS with A.J. Rohde, George Jaber, and Steve McGough 19:28

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Senior Partner A.J. Rohde and Principal George Jaber discuss with HCSS President and CEO Steve McGough the company’s strong employee relationships, the true essence of leadership, the core values he took with him from his time at Texas A&M, and how the impact of treating every customer with care and re…

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Hedge Wizard, by Alex Maher 48:02

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Kate and Orland discuss soulbound items, necromancy, and dragon riders. Next time's book: Bastard by Alexey OsadchukBy Kate and Orland Bateman

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How HCSS is a Leader in the Construction Industry's Digital Transformation 41:03

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For nearly 40 years, HCSS has been a driving force in construction software, helping companies streamline operations and achieve success. In this episode of Behind the Deal, Thoma Bravo’s A.J. Rohde and George Jaber sit down with HCSS President and CEO Steve McGough to explore the company’s journey—from its beginnings in the late ‘80s to creating H…

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Beyond Qlik’s AI Revolution: A Conversation with Seth Boro and Mike Capone 18:37

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro and Qlik CEO Mike Capone discuss Qlik’s growth since its 2018 acquisition by Thoma Bravo, including its global expansion from Sweden, how the company stays ahead of AI’s rapid evolution to drive ongoing business transformation and how Mike’s leadership style of “leading from …

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Shadow of Theron, by Kathryn Troy 53:41

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Kate and Orland discuss where to keep your family heirlooms, the price of great hair, and wearing masks while dating. Next time's book: Hedge Wizard by Alex MaherBy Kate and Orland Bateman

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How Qlik is Transforming Companies with AI-Powered Solutions 33:21

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Season three of Thoma Bravo's award-winning podcast kicks off with a conversation between Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro & Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik. Together, they explore Qlik's growth from a visual analytics company to an industry leader in data integration, analytics, and AI solutions for businesses. Listen as they explore Qlik’s differe…

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Behind the Deal Returns for Season 3 2:19

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We’re back with season 3 of Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal! Our chart-topping and award-winning podcast offers a glimpse into the world of the largest tech-focused buyout firm. This season, hear CEOs from Qlik, HCSS, Coupa, and more share untold stories of some of Thoma Bravo's biggest and most dynamic acquisitions. New episodes drop every Thursday!…

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How AI is Fueling Software's Growth - Live from Miami 47:01

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In a special episode of Behind the Deal live from Thoma Bravo’s Annual Meeting in March 2024, Managing Partner Seth Boro welcomes Sumit Dhawan, CEO at Proofpoint, Mike Capone, CEO at Qlik, and Charlie Gottdiener, CEO at Anaplan, to the stage to discuss how their companies are leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. The CEOs share perspecti…

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Beyond the Partnership Between Carl Thoma and Orlando Bravo 7:42

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In this special Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Co-Founders and Managing Partners Carl Thoma and Orlando Bravo go beyond their long, storied and industry-shaping partnership to discuss the importance of fostering relationships, focusing on performance and staying humble while building a successful firm. Carl also shares his insights on the v…

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How Carl Thoma and Orlando Bravo Built the Largest Tech Buyout Firm 37:53

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On the season finale of Behind the Deal, Co-Founders and Managing Partners Orlando Bravo and Carl Thoma sit down to discuss how they built Thoma Bravo into the world’s largest tech-focused buyout firm. Orlando interviews his mentor, Carl, to get his perspective on the evolution of private equity over his nearly 50-year career in the industry. The C…

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Beyond the SailPoint Partnership with Seth Boro, Mark McClain and Matt Mills 13:31

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro sits down with SailPoint’s CEO and Founder Mark McClain and President of Worldwide Field Operations Matt Mills to talk about the effects of AI on identity security, being acquired by Thoma Bravo not once but twice, and what it was like to ring the opening bell at the New York…

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Revisiting How Thoma Bravo Took Sailpoint Public and Then Private Again 30:16

1+ y ago30:16

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SailPoint Co-Founder and CEO Mark McClain speaks with Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro about forging a relationship that led to Thoma Bravo’s first ever IPO of a portfolio company, and then a second acquisition of SailPoint just a few years later. The conversation covers the cutting edge work SailPoint is doing in identity security, as well a…

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Beyond the Bottomline Partnership with Brian Jaffee and Craig Saks 8:15

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Brian Jaffee sits down with Bottomline CEO Craig Saks to talk about resiliency, the importance of bringing diverse voices into the room, and the surprising things you learn as a South African running an American company (besides just which side of the road to drive on). For more information on …

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How a Take-Private is Empowering Bottomline to Further Revolutionize B2B Payments 35:17

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Thoma Bravo Partner Brian Jaffee takes listeners inside the years of waiting and watching that eventually turned into a quick make-or-break opportunity to acquire Bottomline. With thirty years of history, a management shakeup, activist investors and plenty of competition, the Bottomline take-private wasn’t easy but it was worth the work. Brian is j…

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Beyond the Foundation Software Partnership with Carl Press and Mike Ode 9:59

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Carl Press sits down with Foundation Software President and CEO Mike Ode to talk about mentorship, the importance of asking questions, and how some of the best deals get done at times when you least expect it. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.c…

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How Thoma Bravo Took Foundation Software From a Family-Run Business to Private Equity-Owned 34:52

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Thoma Bravo Partner Carl Press takes listeners behind the deal with Foundation Software, a leader in the world of construction subcontracting software. Family-owned and operated for over thirty years, Foundation decided to partner with Thoma Bravo in 2020 after many offers from investor groups, becoming the firm’s first fully remote deal. Carl is j…

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Beyond the Raptor Technologies Partnership with Adam Solomon and Gray Hall 7:34

2y ago7:34

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo partner Adam Solomon sits down with Raptor CEO Gray Hall to talk about the most rewarding parts of being a CEO, how to craft a leadership style employees (and customers) will want to follow, and the personal side of running a business that keeps kids safe at school. For more information on Thoma Bravo'…

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How Raptor Technologies Transforms School Safety Through Software 36:40

2y ago36:40

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Thoma Bravo Partner Adam Solomon walks listeners through the challenges of landing a transatlantic deal with Raptor Technologies, a cutting-edge school safety software company, at a time when schools were shut down all over the world due to COVID. Adam is joined by Raptor CEO Gray Hall, and together they discuss the importance of alignment on compa…

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Beyond the Nasdaq Partnership with Holden Spaht and Adena Friedman 7:03

2y ago7:03

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Nasdaq Chair and CEO Adena Friedman and Thoma Bravo Managing Partner and Nasdaq Board Member Holden Spaht discuss Adena’s thirty-year career at Nasdaq, how changing jobs can develop your management style, and how you can literally look for luck in the world around you. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind …

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How Nasdaq's Acquisition of Adenza is Disrupting Fintech and Modernizing Markets 41:41

2y ago41:41

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Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Holden Spaht and Nasdaq's Chair and CEO Adena Friedman take listeners behind Nasdaq’s multi-billion dollar acquisition of Adenza, a provider of mission-critical risk management and regulatory software to the financial services industry. Holden shares Thoma Bravo's approach to building Adenza by merging and integrating t…

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Beyond the Dynatrace Partnership with Chip Virnig and John Van Siclen 8:25

2y ago8:25

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Chip Virnig and former CEO of Dynatrace John Van Siclen talk about some of the more rewarding challenges they’ve faced, the long steady process of learning patience, the excitement that comes with an IPO, and how to know when it’s time to step away. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind …

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How a Complex Carveout Led to Dynatrace Disrupting Itself and Then an Entire Industry 43:35

2y ago43:35

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Thoma Bravo Partner Chip Virnig goes behind the deal with Dynatrace: how it started, the complexities of the transaction, and the areas of value creation the Thoma Bravo team focused on throughout the partnership. From the initial carve-out to an IPO that saw Thoma Bravo’s team ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, the Dynatrace deal was…

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Beyond the Alma Deal with Ross Devor and Dr. Harry Ritter 6:55

2y ago6:55

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Ross Devor and Alma founder and CEO Dr. Harry Ritter discuss the glaring need for quality, affordable mental healthcare, learning to enjoy the journey while building a business, and the pros and cons of being a “renaissance man.” For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit http…

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How Thoma Bravo Partnered with Alma to Provide Accessible Mental Health Care Solutions Across the U.S. 46:50

2y ago46:50

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Ross Devor, a partner at Thoma Bravo and co-head of the firm's Growth platform, discusses collaborating with Alma's management team to improve their technology roadmap and connect their platform with therapists across all fifty states. Despite a market meltdown, Thoma Bravo saw an exciting opportunity to be a part of behavioral health care’s digita…

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Beyond the Flexera Partnership with Seth Boro and Jim Ryan 6:56

2y ago6:56

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro and Flexera President and CEO Jim Ryan discuss stepping into the big role as chief executive, share memories from one of their beloved mentors, and deliberate about what they would’ve done if technology wasn’t their calling. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the De…

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How the Flexera Carve-Out Revolutionized IT Management 37:25

2y ago37:25

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Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro gives an inside look at how the firm can hit the ground running after a platform carve-out investment. Thoma Bravo helped build out Flexera back in 2008, exited in 2011, and is now back for more with a controlling stake as of 2020. Flexera is a company that provides customers with the ability to map their IT s…

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Beyond the ConnectWise Transformation with Mike Hoffmann and Jason Magee 7:42

2y ago7:42

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In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Mike Hoffmann and ConnectWise CEO Jason Magee sit down, and go beyond their business partnership. They chat about their top business role models, their first jobs, and what they’re reading. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Lea…