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.
Best But Never Final: Private Equity's Pursuit of Excellence
Private Equity and Policy: Paul Ryan's Insight on Economic Impact and Investment Strategy
In this episode, hosts Lloyd Metz, Doug McCormick, and Sean Mooney are joined by Paul Ryan, former Speaker of the House, now a partner at Solamere Capital. Speaker Ryan delves into his transition from a distinguished career in public service to the private equity sector, highlighting his enduring passion for economics and his strategic choice to focus on lower middle market private equity. The discussion explores the unique value private equity brings to liquidity provision, business growth, and its broader economic impact. He also shares his perspective on the current political landscape, regulatory shifts, labor supply significance in manufacturing, and the critical role of private equity in economic stabilization and growth. This episode not only sheds light on Speaker Ryan's journey from Capitol Hill to capital growth but also on the intersection of policy, economics, and private equity's influence on business and society.
Episode Highlights
• 2:48: Ryan's transition to private equity and focus on lower middle market.
• 14:17: Discussion on business owners' perspectives on private equity partnerships.
• 18:08: The convergence of policy, economics, and private equity.
• 24:42: The importance of labor supply and immigration policy for economic growth.
• 31:10: The role of private equity in stabilizing and enhancing the economy.
• 37:28: Advice on communicating the value of private equity to policymakers.
• 40:09: Final thoughts on the future economic outlook and potential risks.
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