Don McDonough on Leading A Private Equity Business Development Function
Update: 2025-05-21
Description
In this episode of Karma School of Business, Sean Mooney speaks with Don McDonough, Managing Director at GTCR, about his career in private equity and his role in building GTCR’s business development function.
Episode Highlights:
- 1:24 - Path to Private Equity: Don’s journey from investment banking to private equity and his early career experiences.
- 4:56 - Leadership Lessons: How sports and teamwork shaped Don’s approach to leadership and problem-solving.
- 10:09 - Building a New Role: Challenges and strategies in developing GTCR’s business development function.
- 27:04 - Value Creation Themes: GTCR’s focus on technology, AI, and proactive risk management strategies to drive portfolio growth.
- 33:02 - Advice to Younger Self: Don’s insights on identifying strengths, following passions, and seeking mentorship.
For more information on GTCR, go to https://www.gtcr.com/
For more information on Don McDonough, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-mcdonough-a6a3611
For more information on BluWave and this podcast, go to https://www.bluwave.net/podcasts/
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