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Hunt Scanlon PE Conference Event Recap

Our team had the chance to attend and sponsor the Hunt Scanlon September 2022 PE Conference in San Francisco – Driving Growth & Value Through Effective Leadership. Along with listening to thought leaders share their insights on a variety of panels, our Founder & CEO, Sean Mooney, also had the chance to sit on a panel hosted by Jennifer Perry of FMG Leading. The panel covered the topic of identifying and developing non-c-suite roles that have an outsized impact on value creation and included...
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Human Capital, PE Firms

Operating Partners’ Forum Recap | September 2022

Every quarter we gather Operating Executives in PE to discuss current industry topics and to offer peers the chance to gather, share information, and decompress with one another. In our most recent event, we gathered to discuss challenges and opportunities in the face of a recession. These forums are for PE Operating Executives only and follow Chatham House Rules, so listed below are high-level takeaways only. Acceleration is crucial during the current state of the economy: Senses are...
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PE Firms, Operations

Interim CFOs – Why Use Them?

Interim CFOs are a powerful resource that can be used in a wide array of ways. In this video, BluWave’s Founder & CEO, Sean Mooney, and Managing Director, Houston Slatton, discuss some of the most common uses of interim CFOs and the benefits to both the PE firm and the portfolio company. You can learn more about the finance resources we have, including interim CFOs, FP&A experts, and more here. Video Transcript Sean Mooney, Founder & CEO: Hi, my name is Sean Mooney. I’m the founder and CEO of...
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PE Firms, Value Creation, CEOs

PE VP Forum Recap | September 2022

Every quarter we gather Vice Presidents in PE to discuss current industry topics and to offer these peers the chance to gather, share information, and decompress with one another. In our most recent event, we discussed how VPs are putting plans and resources in place in the face of a recession as well as how different firms are recruiting and optimizing associate talent. These forums are invite-only and follow Chatham House Rules, so listed below are high-level takeaways only. Putting plans and...
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PE Firms, Deal Team

Best Practices | Tips for nailing a PE interview

Brandon John shares best practices for service providers approaching an interview with one of our private equity firm clients. The tips for a successful interview that can make for a potentially great partnership & engagement include: Let the PE firm speak first so that they can share the most recent project scope Be sure to share relevant projects you have worked on with PE firms in the past Send any pertinent materials ahead of time Follow up shortly after the call Contact Brandon via email...
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In the Know: Organizational Design & Effectiveness

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In our most recent installment, Private Equity Consultant, Ryan Perkins, shares why the inflation-driven recession has caused firms to prioritize bringing in organizational design & effectiveness resources, and what types of those resources are being utilized the most. Learn more by watching the video below. Interested in connecting with interim CHROs, HR-focused consulting firms,...
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PE Firms, Value Creation, CEOs

August 2022 Roundup: BluWave Client Insights

BluWave works with over 500 PE firms from around the globe as well as thousands of their portfolio companies and other proactive independent companies, connecting them with BluWave-vetted, best-in-class, third-party service providers across a variety of resource and functional areas. From information technology and manufacturing to healthcare, consumer goods, and beyond, our clients are expert business builders. In other words, they have their heads in the game and their hands on the pulse of...
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PE Firms

Human Capital Forum Recap | August 2022

Every quarter we bring together top PE human capital and talent executives to discuss current industry topics and to offer talent leaders in private equity the chance to discuss critical topics of the day. The PE human capital role is rapidly evolving as the private equity industry increasingly invests time and cash flows into human resources. The BluWave Human Capital Forums follow Chatham House Rule, so our takeaways herein are kept at a high level. In our most recent Forum, we discussed many...
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Human Capital, PE Firms

In the Know: Positioning for Growth in a Recession

We’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients as we combat ongoing recessionary and inflationary pressures. One of our Private Equity Strategic Account Executives, Cydney Dicken, talks about why and how leading PE firms are taking action to increase their portfolio’s equity value during these uncertain times. Learn more about what PE firms are doing as they prepare to run towards the storm by watching the video below. Interested in addressing competitive...
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PE Firms, Value Creation, CEOs

July 2022 Roundup: BluWave Client Insights

BluWave works with over 500 PE firms from around the globe as well as their portfolio companies and proactive independent companies, connecting them with BluWave-vetted, best-in-class, third-party service providers across a variety of resource and functional areas. From information technology and manufacturing to healthcare, consumer goods, and beyond, our clients are expert business builders. In other words, they have their heads in the game and their hands on the pulse of news and insights...
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PE Firms

Q2 2022 BluWave Insights

Every quarter our team analyzes the projects we work on with our 500+ PE firm clients to get a birdseye view of the market. You can request your copy here to view all of the trends that we have seen over the past quarter. Key findings from Q2 include value creation remaining strong due to the record number of deals made at robust valuation multiples during 2021, inflation continuing to wreak havoc on global economies, and the recessionary pressures availing substantial opportunities for all of...
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PE Firms, Due Diligence

Best Practices | Tips from portco CEOs

Hannah Welsh shares best practices on how interim CFOs can become better partners to their executive teams. The tips exclusively shared from portco CEOs in BluWave’s Network include: Have an attitude of partnership, not competitiveness Know the business’s revenue and expenses like the back of your hand Spend time on-site and get to know the team Contact Hannah via email at hannah.welsh@bluwave.net with any questions.
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