BluWave's Karma School of Business Podcast

What happens when you ask a question? ? You get a chance to advocate for your opinion ? You think better ? You're more confident Plus, there's at least one other person thinking the same question ?? Join Sean Mooney and Susan Soh for more career-focused insights and her role as Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at GrowthCurve Capital! #askquestions #careerdevelopment #privateequity

If you haven't tuned in yet, you're missing out on insights from our latest Private Equity Spotlight episode! Here's why this conversation with James Sidwa, Managing Partner of Heartwood Partners, is a must-listen: ? Unique Perspective: From family entrepreneurship to global PE - James' journey is full of valuable lessons. ? Lower Middle Market Focus: Learn the secrets of success in family and founder-run businesses. ? Trust & Transformation: Discover how building trust leads to powerful business partnerships. Whether you're in PE, running a business, or looking to grow your career, there's something here for everyone. Don't miss out - give it a listen and start your week with fresh insights! #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipInsights

Episode Rewind ? A few months ago, Sean Mooney hosted Gretchen Perkins, Partner (Origination) at Avance Investment Management, on the podcast to dissect the evolution of private equity and the increasing importance of specialized roles in firm success. Check out the episode highlights to learn more about the episode: ? Gretchen's journey from commercial lending to private equity. ? Mentorship's role in developing business development skills. ? Avance's thematic approach to identifying investment opportunities. ? How Avance uses specialized functions for value creation. ? Gretchen's insights on market trends and investment strategies. #privateequity #investing #pefirms

Private Equity Spotlight: James Sidwa on Nurturing Growth in Family Businesses Get an inside look into how?Heartwood Partners?builds on portco strengths, addresses common challenges, where they start immediately after a deal closes. Listen to the video clip below to learn more ?

[NEW] Host Sean Mooney welcomes James Sidwa, Managing Partner at Heartwood Partners, onto the podcast! Their discussion focuses on the importance of trust, strategic planning, and partnerships. James also brings a unique perspective on investing in family and founder-run businesses in the lower middle market. Episode Highlights: ?? The evolution of James' career ?? Key traits Heartwood Partners looks for in companies: Trustworthiness and market leadership. ?? Building on company strengths and addressing common challenges. ?? Embracing change and innovation for future success. ?? Adaptability and seizing opportunities that open doors. The episode is available on every podcast platform - listen today!

Episode 79. Private Equity Spotlight: The Evolution of Business Development with Jay Jester ? A lesson on leadership, adaptability, and culture with Sean Mooney and Plexus Capital, LLC Partner Jay Jester! Tune in today!

Interested in data and how to fully extract its value? Susan Soh, Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at GrowthCurve Capital, a firm that prioritizes data-rich businesses, was on the podcast last week with Sean Mooney! Susan shares her perspective on building businesses with data and the imperative of adopting AI and digital transformation for long-term success. Listen to the episode today! #data #privateequity #tech

Episode Rewind ? In episode 41, David Feierstein, Managing Partner at Ronin Equity Partners, sat down with Sean Mooney to discuss efficient operations, change management, and innovative value creation. Episode Highlights: ?? Enhancing value through Zero-based Budgeting ?? Implementing a business transformation strategy ?? Ronin's distinctive approach to value creation Listen to the episode on any podcast platform, or click the link in the comments below. #privateequity #zerobasedbudgeting #valuecreation

Sean Mooney, Jay Jester, and a podcast episode ?? Jay Jester, Partner at Plexus Capital, LLC, joins Sean on the podcast to discuss the significance of adaptability, strategic relationships, and the human element in navigating PE's evolution. Get all the insights in the full podcast episode. You can expect to learn about: - Pioneering the business development role in private equity - Culture and how it drives success - Advice to people new in their career #privateequity #podcast #businessdevelopment #investmentbanking

Want to cut costs, become more efficient, and set your company up for future success? It's possible! Susan Soh, Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at?GrowthCurve Capital,?joins the Karma School of Business, where she shares ways she's found success doing this very thing. Hint: Take Action ?? Get the full scoop on leveling up your company by downloading the full episode on your preferred podcast platform. #privateequitypodcast