Private Equity 360 brings you inside the world of private equity through insightful conversations with the leaders shaping it. Each episode dives into the strategies behind successful deals, the evolving landscape of value creation, and the trends redefining the private equity ecosystem today. Whether you're an investor, operator, advisor, or simply curious about how PE works behind the scenes, Private Equity 360 gives you a comprehensive view of the opportunities, challenges, and innovation…
What does it take to build value across hundreds, or even thousands, of franchise locations? In this episode of Private Equity 360, host Bob Woosley sits down with Scott Romanoff, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Franchise Equity Partners, to explore a differentiated approach to multi-unit investing. Scott shares how his team identifies high-growth franchise systems, partners with top…
Pricing is often an overlooked lever in private equity value creation, but even small adjustments can drive meaningful margin improvement. In this episode, host Bob Woosley is joined by Alexis Underwood of Wynnchurch Capital and Jared Wiesel of Revenue Analytics to explore how a more data-driven, structured approach to pricing uncovers hidden opportunities across portfolio companies. From…
What if the principles that drive private equity success could transform public market investing? In this episode, Jean-Louis Lelogeais and Randy Cohen of PEO Partners join FD to explore how an operationally focused, value-creation mindset can uncover mispriced opportunities, strengthen governance, and bring a fresh perspective to traditional public market strategies. A must-listen for investors,…
AI isn't just a buzzword—it's reshaping how mid-market companies grow. In this episode of Private Equity 360, host Bob Woosley talks with Thomas T. Thomas, CEO of Teragonia, about turning AI from concept into real competitive advantage. They dive into where AI is delivering measurable results, how management teams can adopt it pragmatically, what private equity sponsors should look for in AI…
As private markets continue to grow and evolve, infrastructure has emerged as the driving force behind improved access, transparency and scalability. Bob Brown, a Founding Partner of Motive Partners , shares his perspective on why digital infrastructure has become the backbone of modern private markets, how technology is democratizing access for a wider range of investors and the key trends…
In this episode of Private Equity 360, we sit down with Jeffrey Karsh, Founder and Managing Partner of Tryperion Holdings, for a thought-provoking discussion on taking a contrarian approach to real estate investing. In an environment where many investors follow the herd, Jeff shares how Tryperion seeks opportunity in dislocation—leveraging patience, discipline and deep market understanding to find…
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries, private equity firms are rethinking not just the businesses they invest in, but the people they bring into their own firms. In this episode of Private Equity 360, we sit down with Ron Blaylock, Founder and Managing Partner of GenNx360 Capital Partners , and Katie Fullalove, Principal at GenNx360, to explore how AI is redefining the skill sets…
In this episode of Private Equity 360 , we explore one of the most complex — and potentially rewarding — transaction types in private equity: the corporate carve-out. Josh Adams, Partner at OpenGate Capital, joins host Bob Woosley to share real-world insights on overcoming common challenges like tangled IT systems, leadership gaps and cultural misalignment. We'll discuss proven strategies for…
In this episode of Private Equity 360, host Bob Woosley is joined by Jeff Collins from Cloverlay to discuss the power of niche and uncorrelated investments in today's private equity landscape. While many firms chase traditional middle-market deals, Cloverlay has built a reputation for uncovering under-the-radar opportunities that provide strong returns independent of economic cycles and public…
In this episode, we explore the growing pressures on mid-market companies to address supply chain compliance and sustainability risks. FD's Bob Woosley and Lou Raiola are joined by BMO 's Stephen Uwazota and Chris McDaid to discuss how the banking industry is stepping up to support these businesses, from assessing emissions data to offering financial incentives for climate goals. Discover the…