The Human Side of Private Equity: Building Businesses That Last with Rob Regan
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šļø Growth Capital Podcast ā Episode 50 šļø
Private equity isnāt just about capitalāitās about connection.
In this episode, Justin Dixon sits down with Rob Regan, Principal of Business Development at Boyne Capital, to explore why the most successful investors put people first.
Robās journeyāfrom military intelligence and diplomacy to private equity dealmakingāreveals how trust, empathy, and disciplined leadership build companies that stand the test of time.
They discuss:
š¹ The people-first approach behind Boyne Capitalās founder-friendly investments
š¹ How relationship intelligence beats financial modeling in driving lasting value
š¹ Why adding human capital matters more than replacing it
š¹ How AI is reshaping due diligence and portfolio strategy in private equity
š¹ What discipline and humility from military life teach us about leadership and growth
Whether youāre a founder considering outside capital, a PE professional, or a startup operator, this episode dives deep into the mindset that sustains real, human-centered growth.
š© Connect with Rob Regan: LinkedIn or via https://boynecapital.com/
š§ Watch on YouTube
š¬ Like, comment, and share: What does āpeople-first investingā mean to you?
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