The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Hosted by Alex Rawlings, Managing Partner of Raw Selection, a specialist executive search firm. Join us as we interview the leading experts in Private Equity, unlocking their secrets of success to share with you.
Discover how some of the top Private Equity professionals got into Private Equity, how they rose to success and learn about some of the mistakes they made along the way.
Alex has strong connections to the Private Equity industry through his executive search firm, Raw Selection, which specialises in working with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies across Europe and North America. Alex is straight talking and to the point and aims to unlock real gold you can build into your firm or portfolio companies. Find out more at www.raw-selection.com
Episodes
196 episodes
The 5 step playbook assessment on business leadership effectiveness
In this episode, Sam and Taavo from CEO Advantage return to dive into the 5X CEO Assessment—a diagnostic tool developed from two years of research into top-performing private equity-backed CEOs who delivered 5x+ MOIC.The conversat...
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How Private equity Firm Council Capital Approach Value Creation
In this episode, Alex Rawlings is joined by Tim Schulte, Value Creation Partner at Council Capital, a Nashville-based private equity firm investing in healthcare businesses across tech-enabled services, outsourced services, and pr...
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Private Equity market trends and investing techniques
🎧 Guest: Maxwell Nee – Chairman, Family Office Insider & Managing Partner, Black Mountain Capital🌍 Episode Theme: 10X Deals, Market Gaps & Global InvestingIn this episode, Alex Rawlings is joined by Maxwell Nee ...
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The journey from $140M to a $1Bn Valuation and a stage 4 cancer victory
In this powerful episode, Marc Adams shares his remarkable journey from a stage 4 cancer diagnosis to a full recovery—and how that experience inspired him to rethink private equity. Now leading Acquisitions for You, Marc helps bus...
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42:53
A GP Stakes Perspective on the Professionalisation of Private Equity
Overview:In this high-energy episode, Alex Rawlings is joined by Brad Pilcher, Partner and Co-Founder at Bonaccord Capital Partners, a leading mid-market GP Stakes investor. Brad shares his fascinating journey from aspi...
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An investors value creation plan for $100M+ revenue companies
In this episode, host Alex Rawlings speaks with Eric Wiklendt, Managing Director at SpeySide Equity, a private equity firm focused on lower middle-market manufacturing businesses.Eric shares his “fix and build”
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The secrets behind top PE-backed CEO’s achieving 6.2X MOIC
📍 Episode Overview: Alex Rawlings welcomes Taavo Godtfredsen and Sam Allison, co-founders of Advantage CEO, to discuss insights from their two-year research study of over 50 private equity-backed CEOs who ...
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How to approach AI implementation, and Karmel Capital's AI investing strategy outlined
Note: The securities mentioned in this podcast are not considered a recommendation to buy or sell and once should not presume they will be profitable.In this episode of The Private Equity Podcast, Alex R...
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Preparing for Your Management Presentations to Investors & Acquirers
🗣️ Guest: Carola Kamuff – Presentation Coach | Author of Quick Guide Management Presentation 🎧 Host: Alex Rawlings, Founder of Raw Selection⏱️ Key Topics & Timestamps:00:00 – Meet Carola Ka...
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Data, Deals, and Disruption The Real AI Shift in Private Equity
In this episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Jamyn Edis, digital transformation expert, former VC-backed CEO, and NYU professor. Jamyn shares actionable insights on using AI, data, and automation to drive performance across private ...
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How to Build a Go-To-Market Strategy That Scales in Private Equity
Guest: Brian Gustason, Operating Partner at Craig Group Host: Alex Rawlings, Founder of Raw Selection🔍 Episode Summary:In this episode, Brian Gustason shares practical insights on building scalable go-to-m...
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32:06
How Storytelling Meets Strategy Niklas James’ Media-Driven Investment Approach
🎙️ The Private Equity Podcast — Niklas James, Founder of Minds Capital Host: Alex Rawlings | Guest: Niklas JamesIn this episode, Alex is joined by Niklas James, Founder of Minds Capital, an independent s...
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The Real Due Diligence | What Makes or Breaks a Deal
🎙️ The Private Equity Podcast — Episode with Cyril Aboujaoude, Co-Founder of TioPo CapitalIn this episode, Alex Rawlings is joined by Cyril Aboujaoude, Co-Founder of TioPo Capital, a hands-on private equity firm inve...
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How Private Equity Can Win With AI-Driven Hiring | Greg Nieuwenhuys
Guest: Greg Nieuwenhuys – PE Operator & Founder, Generative AI Strategy Host: Alex Rawlings – CEO, Raw Selection🔍 Episode Summary:Greg Nieuwenhuys returns to share a practical, step-by-step AI Play...
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33:09
Inside Alpine Investors: How Mark Strauch Scales Leadership to Drive 1,000+ Deals
🎙️ The Private Equity Podcast – Mark Strauch, Founding Partner & President, Alpine Investors⏱️ Key Takeaways & Timestamps:00:00 – Intro Alex welcomes Mark Strauch to discuss Alpine’s unique ...
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How Amias Gerety Wins in Venture When Others Chase Hype
In this episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Amias Gerety, Partner at QED Investors, a leading fintech-focused VC firm managing nearly $1B in assets. Amias shares insights on venture capital strategy, staying disciplin...
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Why Outsourcing Fund Admin Is the Smartest Move PE Leaders Can Make in 2025 With Michael Von Bevern
Episode OverviewIn this episode, Alex Rawlings welcomes Michael Von Bevern, Co-Managing Director for Sunterra Fund Services, to discuss the evolving landscape of fund administration in private equity. Michael shares nearly two dec...
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Inside the LP Mindset & Mastering Co-Investments | Joe Basrawy, Partners Capital
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 f...
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26:29
Operating Partners Are the Future of Private Equity | Jeremiah Wanzell on Consumer Brand Growth
In this episode, Alex Rawlings is joined by Jeremiah Wanzell, a seasoned consumer brand executive with leadership roles at Hugo Boss and Calvin Klein, and now an operating partner working with private equity firms to drive growth in the consume...
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How Top Talent & Consumer Trends Drive $1.3B Growth With William Quartner
🔹 Episode Overview: In this episode, we’re joined by William Quartner, Partner at Prelude Growth Partners, a New York-based private equity firm dedicated to the high-growth consumer space. William shares insights from his impressive ...
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Inside the Psychology of Elite Founders (What 9-Figure Exits All Share) with Greg Moran
Guest: Greg Moran – Multi-exit founder, investor, and Managing Partner at Evergreen Mountain Equity Partners Host: Alex Rawlings, Founder of Raw Selection⏱️ Timestamps & Topics00:00 – Introduction t...
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Marketing That Delivers: Direct Response Tactics for Private Equity with John Dwyer
🕒 Episode Timestamps & Show Notes00:00 – Introduction Alex welcomes John Dwyer, Founder of The Institute of WOW, to explore how direct response marketing can drive real results for private equity firms and ...
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How Brett Hickey Built a $Billion Firm From Nothing | Leadership & PE Lessons Every CEO Must Hear
Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, Alex Rawlings is joined by Brett Hickey, the CEO and founder of Star Mountain Capital. Brett shares his unique journey from humble beginnings in Northwestern Canada to leading a multi-bill...
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Private Equity’s GTM Wake-Up Call: Talent, Segmentation & the $500M Mistake
🧠 Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, Alex Rawlings is joined by Brian Reavell, Founder of R-Squared Advisors and seasoned Private Equity Operating Partner, to dive deep into the world of go-to-market (GTM) strategi...
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