Best But Never Final: Private Equity's Pursuit of Excellence
Join Doug McCormick from HCI Equity Partners, Lloyd Metz from ICV Partners, and Sean Mooney from BluWave as they explore timely private equity topics and offer their seasoned perspectives on crucial areas of focus within the industry. Gain valuable insights from these industry experts in this engaging podcast tailored for PE professionals.
Podcasting since 2024 • 36 episodes
Best But Never Final: Private Equity's Pursuit of Excellence
Latest Episodes
Private Equity in 2025: Diligence and Value Creation Trends
Private equity is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead requires innovation in both diligence and value creation. In this episode, Sean Mooney, Lloyd Metz, and Doug McCormick explore the latest tools, trends, and strategies that are reshaping the...
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Episode 35
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49:21
Private Equity’s Response to Tariffs: Insights with Beacon Global Strategies’ Michael Allen
Tariffs are at the center of a rapidly changing global trade landscape, creating both challenges and opportunities for businesses. In this episode, Sean Mooney, Lloyd Metz, and Doug McCormick are joined by Michael Allen, co-founder of Beacon Gl...
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Episode 34
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49:47
The Keys to Effective Merger Integration in Private Equity
Merger integration is a critical component of private equity strategies, especially in buy-and-build models. In this episode, Sean Mooney, Lloyd Metz, and Doug McCormick break down what it takes to successfully integrate acquisitions, why caref...
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Episode 33
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55:00
Featured: Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal with Coupa CEO Leagh Turner
In this featured episode, we’re excited to share a conversation from Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal podcast. Join managing partner Holden Spaht as he sits down with Leagh Turner, CEO of Coupa, to explore how Thoma Bravo and Coupa are revo...
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Episode 32
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36:26
Scaling Smarter: How Bluesight and Thoma Bravo Turned Vision Into Value
In this episode, Sean Mooney, Doug McCormick, and Lloyd Metz are joined by Carl Press of Thoma Bravo and Kevin MacDonald, CEO of Bluesight, to share a behind-the-scenes look at scaling a software company from a bootstrap startup to a private eq...
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Episode 31
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