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
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 revolutionizing business spend management, leveraging AI, and driving innovation post-acquisition.
Hear how Coupa is transforming inefficiencies in the $33 trillion global trade ecosystem using its $7 trillion transaction dataset and AI-driven insights. Leagh also shares her leadership philosophies, strategies for cultural alignment, and how Coupa continues to set itself apart in business spend management.
Discover why Thoma Bravo’s $8 billion acquisition of Coupa is a case study in growth, innovation, and leadership.
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal for more exclusive stories from the world of private equity and tech investment.
- 0:07: Sean Mooney introduces the episode, featuring Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal.
- 2:24: The $8 billion acquisition of Coupa and its industry-leading position in business spend management.
- 9:09: AI-powered opportunities: Coupa’s use of its $7 trillion dataset to eliminate inefficiencies.
- 12:34: Appointing Leagh Turner as CEO: leadership in scaling organizations and go-to-market expertise.
- 23:54: How Coupa’s Inspire event empowers its customer community and sparks innovation.
- 30:43: Leagh’s vision for Coupa: redefining global trade through AI and collaboration.
For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal
Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/
Visit Coupa’s website: https://www.coupa.com/
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