In this insightful episode of the podcast, Sean Mooney, BluWave's Founder and CEO, engages in a deep dive with Eric Jensen, Operations Director at Nordic Capital. They discuss the nuances of the M&A market, the criticality of preparing for the M&A process, and the importance of role alignment. Additionally, they touch on Eric's transition from consulting to private equity, emphasizing operational excellence, value creation, and the synergy of Essential Skills with leadership to enhance performance. This conversation offers valuable perspectives on the private equity landscape.Episode Highlights: 1:05 - Eric Jensen's journey into private equity 6:54 - Introduction to Thor and its significance 10:09 - Identifying traits of operational excellence 15:41 - The role of expertise in driving value creation 20:38 - Effective stakeholder communication strategies 27:13 - Comparing private equity investments in the US and Europe 31:30 - Eric shares wisdom with his younger selfFor more information:

In the latest episode of the Karma School of Business podcast, Sean Mooney, alongside Jay Hernandez from Raymond James, dives into the nuances of the M&A market. They offer actionable insights for both buyers and sellers, emphasizing the critical importance of preparation. The conversation also veers into personal territory, with Hernandez sharing a culinary life hack involving sous vide cooking for achieving the perfect steak.Episode Highlights: 1:22 - Introduction to Jay Hernandez and his M&A background 8:21 - Analyzing the current state of the M&A market 14:22 - Advice for sellers on engaging with investment banks 24:08 - Tips for buyers on preparing for investment bank interactions 29:03 - How investment banks handle new Letters of Intent (LOIs) 34:12 - Jay's culinary life hack: sous vide for the perfect steakFor more information on Raymond James, go to www.raymondjames.comFor more information on BluWave and this podcast, go to www.bluwave.net/podcast

In this episode, we explore the pivotal insights from the Q3, 2023 Insights Report, highlighting the evolving dynamics of the private equity industry against a backdrop of changing market fundamentals. The discussion focuses on the industry's growing confidence, a strategic pivot towards growth, and the increasing importance of human capital. Join us as we unpack these trends, supported by compelling data, and discuss their potential impact on the future of private equity.Episode Highlights: 1:26 - Rising confidence within private equity 4:45 - Signs of improving market fundamentals 9:25 - A focus on growth investments by PE firms 10:51 - The surge in human capital activities in PE 14:28 - Advancing with caution: areas to watch 18:03 - Making a bold prediction about the industry's futureFor more information on BluWave and this podcast, go to www.bluwave.net/podcast