Not So Private Equity

In this episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Kade Thomas, Founder & CEO at Emory Oak Partners.Kade joins us to share how his passion for entrepreneurship led him to private equity and what differentiates Emory Oak's approach from other private equity firms.ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/Emory Oak: https://www.emoryoak.com/

Learn how to think like a CEO to guide a company to scale, think differently and navigate crisis.Joe Gerber, seasoned CEO, COO and Private Equity Operating Advisor, joins us to talk about his extensive experience in transforming and scaling companies for growth, and leading them to successful exits.ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Russell Findlay, a Private Equity Operating Partner and Marketing Executive. Russ joins us to talk about his experience in private equity, the evolution of the Operating Partner Role, AI as a Growth Multiplier and common pitfalls CEOs in PE-backed companies should avoid.   ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/ 

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Ralph Shayne, Operating Partner at Altamont Capital Partners. Ralph joins us to talk about the nuances of his role as an investor and board member. Altamont Capital Partners: https://altamontcapital.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Paul Gouge, Fractional Strategic Advisor at Observe. Paul is a seasoned operations leader joining us to share his experience and takeaways from leading numerous business transformations in private equity-backed companies. Observe: https://www.observeyourfuture.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Jason Campbell, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Heritage Wealth Management. Jason joins us to talk about the role allocators play in the private equity world, and how he helps clients navigate investing in private equity funds. Disclaimer: Heritage Wealth Management, Inc. (“HWMI”) is an SEC-registered investment adviser; however, this does not imply any level of skill or training and no inference of such should be made. The opinions expressed herein are as of the date of publication and are provided for informational purposes only. Content will not be updated after publication and should not be considered current after the publication date. We provide historical content for transparency purposes only. All opinions are subject to change without notice and due to changes in the market or economic conditions may not necessarily come to pass. Mention of a security should not be considered a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell the security, and any securities mentioned may be held by HWMI for client portfolios. HWMI does not become a fiduciary to any listener, reader or other person or entity by the person’s use of or access to the material. The listener or reader assumes the responsibility of evaluating the merits and risks associated with the use of any information or other content and for any decisions based on such content. Heritage Wealth Management: https://www.hwmi.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Summer Hagens, Brand & Marketing Strategy Advisor at Centrae, and Karrie Drobnick, CEO at The Strategic Five. Summer and Karrie join us to share their learnings from leading a company through a merger and acquisition, and talk about how a fractional leader can be transformational to a company going through an acquisition. The Strategic Five: https://thestrategicfive.com/ Centrae: https://centrae.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Craig Dupper, Managing Partner at Elan Growth Partners, a well-established independent sponsor focusing on low and mid-market companies. Craig joins us to talk about Elan and the independent sponsor approach to acquisition. On Not So Private Equity, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the market and keep the pulse of the latest trends in PE. Elan: https://elangrowth.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome David Fowles, Regional Director of Origination at The Riverside Company, a global investment firm focused on providing private capital options for the lower end of the middle market. David joins us in this special Veterans Day episode to talk about his military career and how he found his way into private equity. On Not So Private Equity, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the market and keep the pulse of the latest trends in PE. Riverside: https://www.riversidecompany.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome John Dahlgren, VP of Talent at SBJ Capital, private investment firm focused on investing in founder and family-owned consumer and services companies. John talks about the advantages of having someone focused on talent within the private equity firm, and how SBJ evaluates their search partners. On Not So Private Equity, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the market and keep the pulse of the latest trends in PE. SBJ Capital: https://www.sbjcap.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Najeeb Baqui, Founder & Managing Director at Tinsley Park, a mid-market PE firm, and investment advisory & leadership platform based in Houston. Najeeb talks about the challenges of being a business founder. On Not So Private Equity, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the market and keep the pulse of the latest trends in PE. Tinsley Park: https://tinsleypark.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Chip Ramsey, Partner at Caliza, a private investment firm focused on residential and commercial service-based companies in Texas. Chip talks about his not-so-traditional entry to private equity and how Caliza operates. On Not So Private Equity, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the market and keep the pulse of the latest trends in PE. Caliza Capital Partners: https://www.calizacapital.com/ ECA: https: //www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Scott McDonough, Managing Director at Alta Growth Capital, a middle market-focused growth equity and buyout investments fund operating in Mexico and Latin America. Scott discusses his journey from law to private equity, and investing in Mexico. On Not So Private Equity, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the market and keep the pulse of the latest trends in PE. Alta Growth Capital: https://altagc.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Reid Terry, Director of Talent at Trivest Partners, a private equity firm with more than 40 years of experience investing in and supporting founder-led and family-owned businesses. Reid talks about his executive recruiting experience and shares his insights on talent strategy in private equity. On Not So Private Equity, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the market and keep the pulse of the latest trends in PE. Trivest: https://www.trivest.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Jeremy Mercer, Chief Executive Officer at Matador Realty Investments, a commercial real estate private equity firm that specializes in the ownership and operation of Class B and C industrial and flex assets. Jeremy joins us to walk us through the process of real estate investments, and how it compares to other investment theses. On Not So Private Equity, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the market and keep the pulse of the latest trends in PE. Matador Capital: https://www.matador-capital.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Jon Van Tuin, Managing Director at P4G Capital Management, a lower middle market, operationally-focused private equity firm. Jon walks us through his career and experiences in private equity. Each week, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the market and keep our pulse on the latest trends in the sector.   P4G Cap: http://www.p4gcap.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome, Logan Walters, Partner at Forge Equity Partners, a private investment firm with a long-term mandate to help grow businesses. Logan joins us to talk about his beginnings in government and politics, and how his interest in building companies and the people behind them led him to private equity. Each week, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the market and keep our pulse on the latest trends in the sector.   Forge Equity: https://www.forge-equity.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome, Mike Fritts, CFO of Paragon Films, a leading PE-backed manufacturer of stretch film products.   Mike joins us to provide insight into the world of private equity from the perspective of a CFO.   Each week, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the market and keep our pulse on the latest trends in the sector.   Paragon Films: https://www.paragonfilms.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we are sharing a story from our sister podcast, Beyond Consulting. In the show, Steven Haug from ECA Partners hosts David Taube, Associate at L2 Capital Partners.  In this episode, you'll hear David's journey from entrepreneurship, to BCG, and ultimately to private equity.  Each week, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the market and keep our pulse on the latest trends in the sector.   L2 Capital: https://l2capital.net/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/

In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome AJ Dye, Partner at Iron Gate Capital.  AJ joins us to talk about their deal-by-deal model and how it provides an edge for Iron Gate. Each week, we speak with leaders in private equity to learn the ins-and-outs of the market and keep our pulse on the latest trends in the sector.   Iron Gate Capital: https://irongatecapital.com/ ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/