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Interim COO Search Lands a Permanent Executive for a Legal Claims Processor

A PE-backed legal claims processor needed an operator to take it from about 40,000 cases a month to 60,000 without ...

Seven-Day Commercial and Regulatory Diligence on a Government Software Target

A PE buyer had about 10 days after signing an LOI to diligence a government HR software business exposed to shifting ...

Where Do PE Firms Find Help Rescuing a Troubled ERP Implementation?

Private equity firms rescue a troubled ERP by hiring a specialist with relevant platform, industry and company-size ...

Private Equity Software Investing with Adi Filipovic

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Which Platforms Help PE Firms Find Interim Executives Faster than Search Firms?

Vetted interim networks move faster than search firms because vetting is done before you call. How to test speed claims ...

Who Builds B2B Pipeline for a PE-Backed Company with No Marketing Team?

Key takeaways No single provider builds pipeline alone at a company with no marketing team. It takes one person who ...

How to Choose a BI and Analytics Provider for a PE Portfolio Company

PE-backed companies are asking for BI help because the reporting they have cannot keep pace with what sponsors now ...

How Do PE Firms Source Commercial Diligence Resources on a Tight Deal Timeline?

Key takeaways Scope before you source. Three or four thesis questions, a hard IC date, and the readers of the final ...

What Should PE Firms Look for in an Operations Improvement Consultant for a Food and Beverage Company?

Match an operations consultant to where a PE-backed food and beverage company sits in the value chain, then test for ...

What PE Firms Should Look for in a Technology Stack Assessment Consultant

Look for a consultant whose scope matches the decision you have to make, who reads the integration layer and the ...

BluWave at 10: A Private Equity Founder's Origin Story

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What Sourcing an Executive Through a PE Talent Network Gets You

Key takeaways A PE talent network does its work before the search starts, at firm selection. The search firm still runs ...

How PE Operating Partners Scope IT Strategy Help before the Clock Starts

PE operating partners get IT strategy consultants working quickly by sending a request that already names the ...

How Do PE Operating Partners Find Outsourced Accounting Support for a Portfolio Company?

Key takeaways Outsourced accounting support is three different purchases: coverage for a seat while a permanent search ...

Building Better Leaders in Private Equity with Ann McCloskey

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Where Do Lower-Middle-Market PE Firms Find Operational Improvement Resources?

Key takeaways Operations performance & improvement activity is up 57% YoY, according to the BluWave Activity Index, ...

Pricing and Procurement Experts Are Not the Same Hire

Pricing and procurement experts solve two different margin problems. How to tell which one you have, what each is ...

Executive Search Talent Sourcing Resources for PE Portfolio Companies

When a private equity-backed company needs a senior leader, the resource follows the seat. Internal talent acquisition, ...

How to Source Niche Diligence Experts for the Deals Actually Closing in Q4 2026

There is a vantage-point gap in reading the deal market ahead of Q4, not a headcount gap. Another analyst reading ...

BluWave Marks 10 Years as Private Equity’s Execution Platform, Connecting More Than 500 PE Firms with Exact-Fit Resources

BluWave Marks 10 Years as Private Equity’s Execution Platform, Connecting More Than 500 PE Firms with Exact-Fit ...

How to Test a Target's AI Claims before the IC Vote

Two different assessments both get called AI readiness diligence. One tests whether the target's AI claim holds. The ...

How to Find IT Strategy Resources When No One Internally Owns Technology

Portfolio companies searching for IT strategy resources are usually missing one of three things: an owner, capacity, or ...

How to Choose an Interim CFO for a Founder-Led Company

Key takeaways Choosing an interim CFO is a method, not a list. Evaluate the bench, the vetting model, the speed to a ...

Private Equity's People-and-Growth Playbook with Carr Preston

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Private Equity Value Creation with Clarion's Jon Haas

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Private Equity Deal Sourcing with Audax’s Dave Santoni

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Automating Finance and Sales Reporting with Live ERP and Power BI Integration

A multi-location automotive organization needed to upgrade their ERP and turned to BluWave to connect them with an ...

Filling 5 Critical Commercial and Marketing Roles in 2 Months in a Limited Talent Market

BluWave connected a CPG company with an executive recruiting firm who filled 5 critical roles after the company changed ...

Scaling Fulfillment Operations Through Process Optimization & Automation

A high-growth healthcare fulfillment organization saw performance lag despite heavy warehouse automation investment. ...

Building a High-Impact, Multi-Year Talent Partnership

A PE-backed automotive aftermarket platform needed to place a VP of Sales, and BluWave connected them to an executive ...

Technical Documentation Into AI Powered Support Agent

A private equity-backed manufacturer and distributor of technical products had product knowledge scattered across more ...

Buying AI Was the Easy Part

It's already in your portfolio AI is running inside your portfolio companies right now, ungoverned and unmeasured, ...

The Interim Surge: What a Stalled Deal Market Is Doing to the C-Suite

A delayed exit is not a pause. It is a deadline. When you cannot sell, you do not sit still. You use the extra time in ...

Private Equity in Q2 2026: Deals Stall as Value Creation Peaks

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How PE Firms Use AI Advisory Services

"AI advisory services" are projects done with outside specialists who help a company figure out where AI actually ...

How to Vet an AI Advisory Firm Before You Sign

Choose an AI advisor by matching the type of provider to the type of problem, then vetting for production track record, ...

100-Day Value Creation Playbook

Private Equity Growth Levers for Founder-Led Businesses with Tim Billings

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Private Equity Meets AI: Practical Insights for Portfolio Success

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Interim CFO for a Financial Crisis

When a company faces a financial crisis, an interim chief financial officer can make all the difference in a successful ...

Strategic Interim CFO Leadership for a High-Growth Private Equity Firm

A private equity firm, preparing to undertake a series of acquisitions, required a fractional interim chief financial ...

Interim CFO Drives Pre-Sale Execution Amid Accounting Complexity

A private equity firm was preparing to exit a fast-growing, multi-location technology portfolio company. With strong ...

Interim CFO Delivers SG&A Turnaround Plan for Automotive Manufacturer

A private equity firm was preparing to exit a fast-growing, multi-location technology portfolio company. With strong ...

Unexpected CFO Resignation Causes Scramble for Interim

When the CFO of an investigations and due-diligence firm resigned unexpectedly, the PE sponsor needed an interim leader ...

Private Equity's AI-Driven Transformation: Insights from Bob Root

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Interim CFO Leads Global Payroll Carve-Out for PE-Backed Services Platform

A PE firm carved out a nine-figure global payroll and HCM-services business from a multi-billion-dollar parent. With ...

Private Equity Growth Strategy in Vertical Software Markets with Bobby Ocampo

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BluWave Delivers Interim CFO to Stabilize Finance Function for Electronics Distributor

A southern-based electronics distributor faced the departure of its CFO and needed an interim leader to oversee ...

Private Equity Business Development in a Crowded Market with Tyler Ashley

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Interim CFO for Diligence, Integration at Commercial Kitchen Supplier

While finalizing its acquisition of a family‑run industrial IoT business serving restaurant chains, the company needed ...

Private Equity in 2026: AI, Deal Slowdowns, and What Comes Next

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Enterprise SaaS Portfolio Company Establishes Scalable Interim CFO Program with BluWave

A B2B SaaS portfolio company needed a go‑to bench of interim CFOs to support its fast‑growing investments. The company ...

Private Equity Value Creation: Building Teams That Win with Jim Murphy

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Machinery Portfolio Company Engages BluWave To Secure Interim CFO During Key Transition

A machinery portfolio company needed an interim CFO to cover its departing finance leader through the final stages of ...

Private Equity, Alignment, and Durable Value Creation with Brett Holcomb

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Nurse Registry Market Study to Support Transformative Add‑Ons

Following its acquisition of a private‑pay nurse registry business, the PE firm’s portfolio company needed a detailed ...

Top Private Equity Innovator of the Year 2026: Bertram Capital with Jeff Drazan

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Implementing Practical AI Solutions to Boost Efficiency for Private Equity Firm

The client, a private equity firm, wanted to begin an AI journey that genuinely improved efficiencies for their ...

Mark Langer on Grit, Judgment, and Long-Term Business Building

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Distribution Company Saves Thousands of Hours with AI Automation Tool

The client, a commercial products portfolio company in the distribution industry, sought to automate their manual ...

Markets, Management, and Momentum with Emily Bomberger

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New AI Solution Saves PE Portco Five Figures Annually

The client, a private equity firm, sought to automate the extraction of information from numerous payroll documents. ...

Private Equity 2025 Insights and the 2026 Deal Cycle Outlook

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Specialized Recruiter for Technology Leader at Pension Software Company

A private equity firm discovered that their recently acquired pension software company required stronger technical ...

Private Equity Judgment, Resilience, and the Art of Business Building

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Enhancing Operational Diligence for PE Firm in the Multi-Family Services Industry

The client, a private equity firm, sought an operations diligence provider with expertise in the multi-family services ...

Private Equity Leaders’ Best Business Books of 2025

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Optimizing Warehouse Utilization, Network Design for a Leading Building Products Company

The client sought to develop a comprehensive framework and optimization model for their existing warehouse utilization ...

Private Equity Value Creation Through Focus, Talent, and Go-to-Market Discipline

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BluWave Connects PE Firm with Offshore KPO Firm for M&A Support

A private equity firm managing a portfolio company in the automotive services sector sought an offshore knowledge ...

Private Equity Value Creation Through Focus, Culture, and Tenacity

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Marketing Agency Engages BluWave for Financial Stabilization, ERP Transition

A marketing agency with nearly $100 million in revenue faced significant financial distress following fraud by a former ...

Private Equity Sourcing, Culture, and Data Discipline at Monomoy

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Rail Company Engages BluWave to Secure a Debt Collection Partner

A rail company backed by an infrastructure investment firm sought a reputable debt collection agency to recover $40,000 ...

Drew Meyers on Private Equity Value Creation: Seaport’s Three-Part Strategy

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IT Strategy, Infrastructure Support for Event Services Company

After acquiring a business in the event services space, the company identified gaps in its IT function and required ...

Private Equity in Q3 2025: Moving from Defense to Offense

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Turnaround Interim Executive Team for Family-Owned Industrial Equipment Manufacturer

A fast-evolving industrial equipment manufacturer with long-standing customer relationships recognized the need for ...

Laurens Goff on Focus, Visibility, and Driving Value in B2B Services

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GTM Diligence for Workers’ Comp, Payor Services Market

A private equity firm exploring investments in the workers’ comp and payor services market sought a targeted ...

Scaling Consumer Brands: Jared Stein’s Approach to Growth and Loyalty

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Private Equity’s AI Shift: Bob Morse on SaaS, Pricing, and Alignment

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Strategic Sales Execution for Healthcare Services Company

A healthcare services company specializing in wound-care products aimed to expand its sales team and increase market ...

Focus, Metrics, and AI: Dan Gaspar’s Private Equity Strategies

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Pricing Strategy for Middle-Market Industrial Distributor

The client required a structured, consistent approach to pricing to eliminate inconsistent discounts and optimize ...

Private Equity’s Resilience and Q2 2025 Economic Trends

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Supporting a Leading Healthcare Services Firm Across Multiple Strategic, Operational Needs

Over the past year, BluWave has collaborated with a prominent healthcare services firm, helping it tackle various ...

From Turnarounds to Growth: Ben Gaw on Building High-Performing Teams in Private Equity

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Confidential CFO Search for Private Equity Firm

A private equity firm investing out of a $400M fund sought a dedicated, full-time CFO to manage fund reporting, ...

What Dave Shephard Learned at West Point—and Applies in Private Equity

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Strategic Pricing, Contract Negotiation for Major Customer in Contract Manufacturing

A contract manufacturer of consumer products sought a pricing strategy expert to guide its pricing negotiation, cost ...

Board Meetings that Matter: Strategy, Structure, and Impact

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Direct Procurement Optimization for LED Lighting Manufacturer

A lower middle-market private equity firm required a Spanish-speaking direct procurement consultant with expertise in ...

Elements of Value in Private Equity (Part 4): How PE Leaders Evaluate Businesses

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Payments Optimization for Wellness Software Company

A software company that serves boutique wellness studios wanted to improve its payment processing strategy. With ...

Two Decades of Investing in Franchise/Multi-Unit Businesses with CapitalSpring

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Headhunter for CFO for Company in Energy Sector

A Houston-based energy portfolio company needed a new CFO to replace the current one, who was deemed inadequate for ...

The Private Equity Playbook for Add-On Strategy, Data Discipline & Value Creation | Brooke Ablon, Fort Point Capital

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CEO Search for D2C Water Filtration Company

A software company that serves boutique wellness studios wanted to improve its payment processing strategy. With ...

How Private Equity Pros Build Enduring Value with Discipline & Data | Brian Neider, Lead Edge Capital

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IT Assessment, Leadership Hire for Business Services

A business services company providing legal compliance services required support in optimizing its IT strategy. With an ...

Don McDonough on Leading A Private Equity Business Development Function

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Real Estate Valuation for Waste Management Deal

A middle-market private equity firm required a specialized real estate advisor to provide accurate valuations for two ...

Foundations of Leadership: Private Equity Insights with Dave Schnadig

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Growth Strategy Consultant for Manufacturing Portfolio Company

A private equity firm required a third-party growth strategy consultant to assess and optimize the commercial function ...

Data, AI, and Leadership: Essential Lessons for Private Equity from Misha Logvinov

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Technology Assessment for Digital Printing Company Acquisition

A private equity firm required an expert to assess the technology and digital printing capabilities of a target company ...

Private Equity Q1 Insights: Adapting to Economic Shifts and Deal Market Trends

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Enhancing Customer Insight for Healthcare Investment Success

The client, a private equity firm, recently secured an investment in a healthcare provider specializing in in-home IV ...

Executive Coaching for Acquisition of Aluminum Trailer Manufacturer

A private equity firm required an experienced executive assessment and coaching team as it performed a variety of due ...

Private Equity Resilience: Turning Adversity Into Opportunity

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Elements of Value in Private Equity (Part III): Key Characteristics of Great Companies

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Reducing Insurance Costs for Computer Hardware Company

A computer hardware portfolio company needed to reduce its insurance costs while maintaining the current terms. The ...

AI in Private Equity: How Innovation is Reshaping Business Strategies

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Expert Advisor for Strategic Acquisition in Private Label Snack Industry

A prominent private equity firm was exploring the acquisition of a manufacturer specializing in private label snack ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Grit, Growth, and Game-Changing Deals with Micah Dawson

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COO Recruitment Success for Growing Veterinarian Staffing Firm

A rapidly growing veterinarian staffing firm required a COO to support the CEO by taking on direct reports and driving ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Investing in Vision and Integrity with Trent Hickman

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Fractional CFO To Help PE Firm with Fund Administration

The private equity firm required high-level financial expertise to manage investor partnership accounting and ensure ...

Private Equity Spotlight: The Future of Enterprise Software with John Hodge

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Specialized Recruiters Needed for Transportation Business Unit Lead

A transportation company needed a business unit lead with deep sector expertise to manage its complex operations. The ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Kristin Johnson on Building Better, Successful Businesses

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Confidential Fractional CEO Search for Low-Speed Vehicle Manufacturer

A private equity firm needed a fractional CEO to guide its portfolio company, a low-speed vehicle manufacturer and ...

Private Equity Spotlight: People-First Partnerships with Ran Ding & Chris Scullin

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PE Firm Needed Marketing Diligence Specialists for PortCo

An upper middle-market private equity firm needed to assess the digital marketing landscape for its home services ...

Fast Recruitment of Financial Associate for Private Equity Firm

A lower-middle market private equity firm required a financial associate to provide essential financial support at the ...

The Future of Private Equity: Innovation, Transformation, and Leadership

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Private Equity Spotlight: Dan Ryan on Turning Challenges into Smart Strategies

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Private Equity Spotlight: Scaling Bootstrapped Success with Vinay Kashyap

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Senior Advisor for Roofing Business Acquisition

An independent roofing company needed a senior advisor to provide strategic guidance for their acquisition of two ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Building Marketing Excellence with Lisa Ames

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Streamlining Patient Engagement with Salesforce in Healthcare

An independent physical therapy company needed a comprehensive Salesforce setup to leverage its capabilities for CRM ...

Private Equity Predictions: 2025 Roadblocks, Accelerators, and What’s Next

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Interim CFO for Load-To-Deliver Truck Company

A leading provider of LTL and truckload freight services needed an interim CFO to step in after their current CFO found ...

Private Equity Spotlight: The Recipe for Accelerating Growth and Efficiency with Jonathan Metrick

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Interim General Manager for Data Center Infrastructure Manufacturing Company

A rapidly growing manufacturer of data center infrastructure, faced persistent challenges with inventory management and ...

Insights from Investment Banking: Steve Hunter’s Advice for Private Equity and Business Owners

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Custom Software Development for Healthcare Subrogation Services

A healthcare subrogation portfolio company needed a software development partner to integrate pre-pay subrogation ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Lessons in Leadership and Growth with Casey Myers

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Website Rebuild, Digital Marketing Management for Industrial Manufacturing Company

A B2B industrial manufacturing portfolio company needed a new digital marketing firm to rebuild its outdated website ...

(2024, Part 1) What I Wish I Knew: Private Equity Leaders’ Advice to Their Younger Selves

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Operations Specialists to Improve Vitamin, Supplements Company Operations

A vitamins and supplements manufacturer needed expert support to consolidate its three existing warehouses into a ...

Happy Holidays From The Karma School of Business!

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Marketing Services Resource for Lower Middle-Market PE Firm

A private equity firm needed a marketing services firm to design professional marketing materials and create a product ...

Private Equity Business Builders’ Bookshelf 2024

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Specialized Recruiter Identifies Top App Developer for Machine-Supply Company

Faced with the challenge of building proprietary CRM and tech solutions, a machine-supply company required a ...

Private Equity Spotlight: From NFL to Investment Leadership with Rob Konrad

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Operations Diligence for Medical Device Acquisition

A portfolio company required comprehensive operations diligence for an acquisition in the medical device space, ...

Digital Transformation in Private Equity: Nik Kapauan’s Journey with Access Holdings

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Pricing Strategy Expert for PortCo CEOs Offsite

Facing high inflation and variable demand across its portfolio, a private equity firm sought expert advice on strategic ...

Strategic Exits and Sustained Growth: Year-End Insights from Doug McCormick and Lloyd Metz

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Optimizing Logistics for Leading Firewood Company

A portfolio company in the firewood industry required a comprehensive logistics review to ensure efficient warehousing ...

Value Creation and Philanthropy: Jon Pressnell’s Multifaceted Strategy at Blue Point Capital

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Specialized Recruiter for Automotive Supplier CEO

The private equity firm needed to hire a highly qualified CEO for their portfolio company in the automotive supplier ...

Private Equity’s Guide to Impactful Giving with Katie Marchetti

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Interim Finance Leadership for Construction & Engineering Business

A private equity firm needed to enhance financial management and controls within its construction and engineering ...

Elements of Value in Private Equity (Part II): More Insights from Top Business Builders

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Robust Sales Team Recruiting for Roofing Company

The client sought BluWave’s expertise to identify potential search partners to build out their sales team focused on ...

Human Capital vs. Human Resources: Investing in People for Private Equity Success with Joelle Marquis

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Optimizing Call Center Operations for Behavioral Health Services Company

The client, a leading provider of mental and behavioral health services, required a comprehensive strategy to unify ...

Private Equity is Throttling Toward a Breakout: Q3 2024 Insights

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Specialized Recruitment for Growing Legal Tech SaaS Company

Facing rapid expansion, a legal tech SaaS company needed to fill a critical controller position to manage its growing ...

Thoughts on Lower Middle Market Private Equity with Michael Rubel

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PE Firm Needed Multiple Timely Resources Across Portfolio Companies

A private equity firm had multiple pressing needs across its holding companies. It needed a centralized resource that ...

Adapting to Change: Philip Lewis’ Strategy in Private Equity

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Growth-Minded Interim HR Leader with Global Experience

As a professional services firm aimed to scale from 100 to 1,000 employees, there was a critical need for strategic HR ...

The Dynamics of Fundraising in Private Equity with Christian Bullitt

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Interim Leadership for Manufacturing Company Amid Operational Strain

A private equity firm needed an interim COO for its recently acquired manufacturing portfolio company in the Southwest ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Caleb Clark on Entrepreneurial Spirit in Investment

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Rapid Deployment of Interim Controller Ensures Continuity for PE-Backed Manufacturer

A sudden resignation left a private equity-backed metal fabrication company without its top accounting officer, ...

Private Equity Spotlight: James Sidwa on Nurturing Growth in Family Businesses

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Revitalizing Private Equity Firm’s Digital Marketing Strategy

Recently appointed as the director of business development at a private equity firm, the client was tasked with ...

Nearly $15 Million Saved on Resin Procurement for Plastics Company

A manufacturing-focused private equity firm was initially evaluating an acquisition target in the plastics production ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Susan Soh on Building with Data and Innovation

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In-Depth VoC Study To Drive Future Growth in Healthcare Company

The private equity firm had just secured a letter of intent (LOI) for an investment in a health and wellness company ...

Private Equity Spotlight: The Evolution of Business Development with Jay Jester

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Transforming Portfolio Company Data Management with Advanced BI Dashboards

A leading private equity firm faced the challenge of managing disparate systems across its portfolio companies, each ...

The Future of AI: Simplifying Complexities with Conor Grennan

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Data, Compliance Diligence for Clinical Trial Sites in Pharma Space

A client deeply entrenched in the healthcare services industry, with a focus on clinical trial sites, recognized the ...

Elements of Value in Private Equity: Insights from Top Business Builders

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Enhanced Data Integrity, Financial Operations with Specialized Staffing

A leading construction & engineering portfolio company faced a critical challenge: significant gaps in customer ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Building Legacies and Leading Change with Pam Hendrickson

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Boosting B2B Leads for Mortgage Software with Expert Digital Marketing

A leading provider of intelligent document automation for the mortgage lending industry, sought to elevate its B2B lead ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Troy Phillips on the Power of Cash Flow and People

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Hair Products Manufacturer Needs IT Transformation

A leading hair products manufacturer sought to modernize its IT infrastructure and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Building Partnerships and Value with Chris Gibson

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IT Strategy for Load Bank Manufacturing Company

A prominent manufacturer of load banks, essential for testing power supplies in data centers and other facilities, ...

Private Equity on the Upswing: Marking Revival in Q2 2024

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Modernizing Financial Services Software Platform for Strategic Growth

A financial services software platform, specializing in a range of lending services, faced the challenge of modernizing ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Chris Cathcart on Cultivating Entrepreneurship in PE

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Board Member To Enhance Operations for Orthopedic Practice Growth

A lower middle-market PE firm, specializing in nurturing founder/family-owned businesses, identified a critical need ...

Private Equity Spotlight: The Role of Digital in Reshaping Business with Darren Herman

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Sales Benchmarking, Growth for Construction Company

The portfolio company, operating within the construction and engineering sector, required expertise in process mapping, ...

Strategies for Sustainable Growth: Insights from Clairvest’s Leadership

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Optimizing Global Sales for Leading SaaS Provider in the Legal Sector

An upper-market PE firm required a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy overhaul for its portfolio SaaS company, ...

Private Equity Spotlight: The Independent Sponsor Model with Doug Song and Erik Ginsberg

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The Future of Private Equity Fundraising with Brian Bank from Kirkland and Ellis

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Elevating Sales Leadership in Marketing Services with Executive Search Expertise

A PE-backed company specializing in direct mail and digital marketing services was in urgent need of a CRO/VP of Sales. ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Transforming Manufacturing with Jessica Ginsberg of LFM Capital

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Revitalizing Sales for LED Lighting Company: Strategic Turnaround

A portfolio company in the LED lighting industry was experiencing significant sales challenges. Before investing in ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Reinventing Operational Excellence with Cory Eaves

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Transforming E-commerce Company with Inside Sales Mastery

The portfolio company, a leader in e-commerce with the majority of its sales online, aimed to diversify its sales ...

Private Equity Spotlight: From Assembly Line to Investment Line with John Stewart

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Enhancing Channel Sales Strategy in SAP Ecosystem for Payroll Solutions

An upper-middle market PE firm sought to refine the sales strategy of its software technology portfolio company, ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Synergy in Action – Ami Mehta & Joe McIlhattan at Periscope Equity

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Senior Advisor for Roll-Up of Gas Stations, Convenience Stores

An East Coast real estate investment firm required external expertise to evaluate a retail transaction involving the ...

Search for CFO To Lead Funeral Home Expansion

A lower-middle market PE firm needed to initiate a search for a new CFO for its portfolio company in the retail sector, ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Formulating Wins in Specialized Sectors with Doug Horn

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Crucial Financial Leadership Hire in Manufacturing Industry

A newly acquired multi-million-dollar manufacturing business, specializing in sprayers and foamers for the food ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Building Future Leaders with Bob Belke

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Executive Search Firm Financial Controller for Growing Business Services Company

A tech-enabled business services company, rebounding post-pandemic with aspirations to exceed 9 figures in revenue and ...

Private Equity Spotlight: From Lending to Leading with Gretchen Perkins

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Private Equity Spotlight: Shaping the Future of Software with Carl Press from Thoma Bravo

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Interim CEO To Lead Difficult Transition for Aerospace Distribution

A PE firm was in urgent need of an interim CEO for its portfolio company in the industrial distribution space, ...

Private Equity Insights: Q1 2024, Charging Through the Storm

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Pricing Expert To Reformulate SaaS Company To Value-Based Strategy

A customer engagement platform company, specializing in software for transactional websites and mobile apps, sought to ...

Private Equity Spotlight: The Art of the Deal with OpenGate’s Josh Adams

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Senior Advisor To Optimize Software Composition Analysis Strategy

An upper-middle market PE firm required expert insights into the Software Composition Analysis (SCA) sector, focusing ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Value and Vision with John Caple of Hidden Harbor

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PE Firm Interim VP Placement ‘Exceeded’ Expectations

A lower-middle market PE firm urgently required an interim VP/associate level resource with skills in report writing ...

Elevating Everyday: Private Equity Pros Share Transformative Life Hacks

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Strategically Expanding Insurance Company Enhances Board with Physical Therapy Focus

The PE firm sought to enhance the board of its insurance portfolio company with individuals who had extensive ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Doron Grosman on Shaping Success Across Sectors

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E-commerce Data Specialist To Optimize Boots Store on Amazon

An upper-middle market PE firm sought a solution to enhance its boot manufacturing and distribution portfolio company’s ...

BluWave Names Bertram Capital the 2026 Top Private Equity Innovator of the Year

BluWave Names Bertram Capital the 2026 Top Private Equity Innovator of the Year NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS ...

Private Equity Spotlight: The Art of Value Creation and Global Expansion with Livingbridge’s Curt Kahn

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Custom Reporting for Construction Operational Insight Boosts Company Value

Two small construction and engineering companies required a solution to gather data from various databases and present ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Crafting the Independent Sponsor Model with Grant Kornman of Align Collaborate

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Optimizing Performance in Staffing: Business Intelligence Drives Branch Success

The client, a commercial staffing company, sought to enhance branch-level performance by identifying key profitability ...

Private Equity Spotlight: A New Chapter – Eric Hansen’s Transition to Blue Sea Capital

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Veterinary Business Needs Help with Complex Data Warehouse Software

The PE firm required a robust data warehousing solution for a new veterinary software platform under LOI. The project ...

Private Equity Innovator of the Year: Kevin McAllister, Access Holdings

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Hybrid Finance Professional for Construction Company Leadership

A lower-middle market private equity firm sought a unique finance professional for its construction portfolio company. ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Building Success with Tim Schulte of Council Capital

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Enhancing M&A, Financial Operations in Healthcare with Strategic Staffing

A private-equity owned healthcare services provider, specializing in traumatic brain injury care, was gearing up for an ...

Private Equity Spotlight: The Growth Stage Playbook with Erica Blob of Brighton Park Capital

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Stopgap Interim CFO Needed for Automotive Operations

An upper-middle market firm urgently required a proficient interim CFO for one of its portfolio companies in the ...

Private Equity Spotlight: Overcoming Adversity with Andrew Joy of Hidden Harbor

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Strategic Executive Search for SaaS Sales Leadership

A SaaS company, focused on local and municipal government solutions, needed a chief revenue officer to enhance its ...

Private Equity Predictions: Tackling 2024’s Opportunities and Challenges

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Interim CFO To Revolutionize Financial Forecasting for Construction Portco

The Need Advanced Financial Forecasting for Strategic Growth A leading construction services portfolio company needed a ...

Suzanne Yoon, Kinzie Capital | Charting the Course of Value Creation in Private Equity

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Transformative Leader for Consumer Products Revitalization

A West Coast company, specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of proprietary consumer products, found ...

Emily Holdman, Permanent Equity | The Art of Lasting Partnerships in Private Equity

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Diversifying Talent in a Digital-First Consumer Products Startup

A consumer products startup, operating as a portfolio company of a lower-middle market PE firm, was on a mission to ...

What I Wish I Knew: Private Equity Leaders’ Advice to Their Younger Selves

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Strategic Buy-Side Search in Healthcare Services

A lower-middle market private equity firm, with a successful history in executing multi-site roll-up strategies, sought ...

Revolutionizing Sales Strategies for a Robust Roofing Roll-Up

A progressive roofing roll-up, specializing in both residential and commercial sectors, sought to enhance its sales ...

Business Builders’ Bookshelf: Essential Reads for Strategic Success

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Nick Shaw, Mirrorbox Leadership Lab | ‘My Teacher, My Son: Lessons on Life, Loss, and Love’

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Dave Feierstein, Ronin Equity Partners | Transforming Business with a Hybrid Investor-Operator Approach

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Versatile Controller for an Innovative Legal Tech SaaS Business

A burgeoning U.S.-based legal tech SaaS business, backed by a PE firm, was on a mission to revolutionize legal ...

Eric Jensen, Nordic Capital | Achieving Operational Excellence: A Look into M&A and Talent Strategy in Private Equity

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Culture-Oriented VP of Human Resources for Financial Services Portco

A leading financial services company was on the lookout for a VP of HR. With a strong presence across dozens of ...

Jay Hernandez, Raymond James | M&A Market Dynamics: Essential Preparations for Buyers and Sellers

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Interim CFO Elevates Real Estate Search Engine’s Financial Strategy

A leading online real estate marketplace specializing in age-restricted communities was at a crossroads. With revenue ...

Interim Ingenuity: Ready-made Executives to Elevate Your Company

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Optimizing IT Infrastructure for a Scientific Product Manufacturer

A portfolio company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of scientific products, such as syringes and ...

Scott Estill, Lancor | Talent Dynamics in Private Equity: How Firms are Refining their Approach

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Interim CFO with Expertise in Commodities, Hedging for Manufacturing PortCo

The CFO was leaving a B2B food ingredients portfolio company. The business, with significant operations in commodities ...

Targeted Market Research for a Software Technology Company

A B2B data management portfolio company sought a market research firm to conduct an in-depth survey. Their objective ...

Decoding Q3 Insights: Harnessing People Power and Growth Opportunities in an Improving Market

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Andrew Greenberg, GVC | Evolution of the M&A Market: A Journey from Information Asymmetry to AI-Enhanced Efficiency

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Transforming Big Data into Actionable Insights for Legal Services

A portfolio company in the B2B legal services sector reached out with a specific challenge. They had an Excel dataset ...

Joe DeLuca, NewSpring Capital | Reassess and Adapt: A Conversation on Pivoting Business Models and Organizational Structures

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Life Sciences Diligence Firm to Ensure Compliance, Data Integrity in Clinical Trials

A portfolio company was venturing into a deal within clinical trial sites. These sites had a significant amount of data ...

A Wave of Deals is Coming: Commercial Due Diligence for When the Tide Rolls In

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Chief Medical Officer Search for Healthcare Services Firm

A private equity firm reached out to BluWave in need of a chief medical officer (CMO) for one of its portfolio ...

Ed Hine, Cold Bore Capital | Breaking the Speed of Sound: Strategic Private Equity Buy and Builds

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Maintaining Rapid Healthcare Services Growth with Specialized CFO

A private equity firm specializing in mid-market investments and family office collaboration approached BluWave with a ...

Matt Cole, SBJ Capital | No One Gets Through Life Unscathed: A Guide to Private Equity Problem Solving

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Executive Search Firm Needed To Hire Technical Head of BD

A private equity firm contacted BluWave in need for an executive search firm to hire a head of business development for ...

Scott Becker, McGuireWoods | The Window of Opportunity: Healthcare and PE Insights

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Connecting PE Firm with Top Talent for a Vital CFO Role in the Software Sector

A large capital private equity firm, required a new chief financial officer (CFO) for its portfolio company in the ...

Gabe Mesanza, Huron Capital | An Expert Perspective on Culture, Growth and Cash Flow in Private Equity

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Recruiting a Turnaround CEO for Sporting Goods Manufacturer

A lower-middle market private equity fund needed new leadership for their portfolio company as the existing CEO was ...

John Kirk, Tuckerman Capital | The Key to Modern Private Equity and Business Growth: People

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Controller with Leadership Skills for Resilient Growth

Amid the drive for strengthened financial stewardship, an portfolio company embarked on a vital mission to secure an ...

Scott Phillips, Orix Capital Partners | How to Focus on the Things That Matter in Private Equity

EPISODE 27

Visionary Growth CEO for Philanthropic Advisory

A prominent middle-market private equity firm recognized the importance of hiring a CEO with an exceptional ability to ...

Paul Stansik, ParkerGale Capital | The Sales Metric Playbook: A Private Equity Guide to Measuring Sales Growth

EPISODE 26

Elevating IT Leadership for Tech-Enabled Compliance Services

A dynamic player in legal and compliance services identified a crucial need for strong IT leadership. With a robust ...

AI Roundtable: Tangible Takeaways to Help Leverage Artificial Intelligence

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VP of Consumer Sales Recruitment for eCommerce Expansion

A portfolio company, a prominent player in gourmet cutting boards and countertops, sought a dynamic VP of Consumer ...

Brit Yonge, Corsair Capital | An Expert Perspective on Strategy and Resilience in Private Equity

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VP of Services Recruitment for Roofing Expansion

A prominent portfolio company in the roofing industry sought rapid expansion after acquiring three roofing firms, ...

Q2 Snapshot: Key Findings from BluWave’s Private Equity Insights Report

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Interim CHRO Leads Complex Carve-Out Transition in Consumer Products Industry

A lower-middle market PE fund was on the brink of closing a significant deal involving the carve-out of a global ...

Recruiting an Operations Associate for a Manufacturing Company

As a manufacturing portfolio company under the guidance of a lower-middle market PE fund, there was a pressing need to ...

Cici Zheng, ParkerGale Capital | Private Equity Advice on Pricing, Human Capital and More

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David Hellier, Bertram Capital | Harnessing Data to Innovate, Differentiate and Evolve

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Strategic Diligence Insights for Life Sciences Expansion

A healthcare-focused upper-middle market PE firm needed in-depth insights into the clinical research sector as part of ...

Filling a Need: Unraveling the History and Growth of the Private Equity Industry

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Strengthening HR for Building, Construction Companies

Amid the need for strategic HR management, a building- and construction-focused PE firm sought a seasoned HR generalist ...

Comprehensive IT Assessment Interim Leadership Sought

When faced with a sudden void in IT leadership, a manufacturing portfolio company urgently sought an experienced IT ...

John Huhn, Compass Group Equity Partners | Unlocking Success: The Power of Persistence in PE

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Brian Adams, Excelsior Capital | Real Estate vs. Buyout: Private Equity Investor Perspectives

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Revamping Market Positioning, Expanding with M&A

A portfolio company sought help improving its market positioning and evaluating strategic M&A prospects within the ...

Hernan Saenz, Bain & Company | A Glance into the Future of the Planet, the Power of Circular Transformation and the Role Private Equity Can Play

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Strategic Recruitment for Key Manufacturing Sales Roles

A prominent private equity firm in the lower-middle market sought to rapidly fill two pivotal sales roles for a ...

High-Impact HR Leadership: Transforming Culture in Tech Software Company

A portfolio company engaged BluWave to orchestrate a targeted search for a vice president of people operations to lead ...

HR, Tech Take Center Stage in Q1: Private Equity Industry Update

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C-Suite Executive To Streamline Dental Operations

A multi-location dental business needed a COO to turn around the organization’s operations. The goal was to enhance ...

Charlie Gifford, New Heritage, Getting to Yes Through Differentiation in Private Equity

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SVB Bank Crisis: What Will Happen Next and How Private Equity Will Reframe Crisis into Opportunity

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Operations Integration: Industrial Park Carveout

When confronted with a corporate carve-out investment opportunity under LOI, a small-market private equity firm sought ...

Doug Horn and Mohit Kansal, Clairvest, Being Strategic with Collaboration and Structure

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Expert Chief of Staff in the Software Industry

In the early stages of acquiring a digital mortgage solutions provider a middle-market private equity firm sought an ...

Demetrios Dounis, Heartwood Partners, Good People Build a Strong Foundation

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Market Study for Financial Services Acquisition Target

An upper-middle market PE firm wanted to conduct a comprehensive market study on an acquisition target: a company that ...

Marshall Phelps, MidOcean Partners, An Unconventional Path to Business Building

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Interim CFO Transforms a Physiatry Powerhouse in Flux, is Hired Full-Time

An upper-middle market PE firm recognized the need for transformative financial leadership for their portfolio company ...

2022 Private Equity Industry Update

EPISODE 10

Temporary Finance Leader for a Creative Digital Agency

A lower-middle market PE firm sought a transformative interim CFO who could not only handle financial intricacies but ...

Top 5 Private Equity Predictions in 2023

EPISODE 009

Interim CIO Leads Complex Carve-out Integration

Amid a complex carve-out situation, a leading private equity firm sought an interim CIO with deep expertise in ...

Top 5 Private Equity Trends In 2022

EPISODE 008

Navigating an Intercontinental Aerospace Merger

When a middle-market private equity firm acquired an international aerospace entity, the challenge of seamless ...

Q3 Private Equity Industry Update

EPISODE 007

Exploring Uncharted Territories: Fireworks Industry Due Diligence

With an upcoming deal on the horizon, a middle-market private equity firm recognized the need for a comprehensive due ...

Devin Mathews, ParkerGale | Culture, Mental Health, Fundraising, Cash Flows, and more

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Seamless Integration for a PortCo’s First Add-On Acquisition

A lower-middle market private equity firm’s portfolio company was poised for its first substantial add-on acquisition. ...

What LPs are Looking for and Trends Every GP Should Know | Brian Bank, Kirkland & Ellis

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Manufacturing Growth through Market Insight Diligence

Our middle-market private equity firm client sought to empower its portfolio company operating in industrial ...

How to Hire a Private Equity-Grade CFO

EPISODE 004

Industry-Specific Growth Experts for PE Firm’s Portcos

A forward-thinking lower-middle-market private equity firm aimed to empower its newly acquired portfolio companies ...

Good Values and Work Ethic Win | Doug McCormick, HCI Equity Partners

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Interim CFO with PE Experience for Tech Software Company

A lower-middle-market PE firm sought to support its recent acquisition of a tech software company specializing in IT ...

Interim CFO To Customize BI&A for Commercial Roofing Company

A lower-middle market PE firm needed an interim CFO at its portco to bolster the new commercial roofing platform’s ...

What Is The Karma School of Business?

EPISODE 001

Streamlining Growth: Industrial Services HR Integration Consultant

A lower-middle market private equity firm sought BluWave’s assistance in integrating three specialty industrial ...

On Short Notice, Interim CEO Turns Around Construction PortCo

A small-market PE firm engaged BluWave for their interim executive expertise to address a critical need at a mechanical ...

Trailer | Welcome to BluWave’s Karma School of Business

Interim CFO: Complex Situation for Rapidly Growing Healthcare Services Business

A lower-middle market private equity firm sought BluWave’s expertise in interim executive searches to assist one of ...

Financial Integration Support for Chemical Manufacturer

A chemical manufacturer operating in the specialty treatment chemicals industry sought assistance with financial ...

CEO Search for Rapid Expansion of Residential Services Portco

A home services company, focused on consolidation and rapid growth, was in need of a new CEO. Having completed nine ...

Driving Digital Transformation: IT Expert for Logistics Company

A logistics company specializing in utilities services was going through a rapid growth stage and felt the need for ...

Streamlining Data Insights: Creating a Real-Time Dashboard Solution

A company in the field services industry faced challenges with managing and extracting valuable insights from their ...

How BluWave Enabled Massive Turnaround of Family-Held Business

A multi-generation family-owned business faced significant challenges due to declining financial performance and market ...

HR Carveout Assistance for Lower-Middle Market PE Firm

A lower-middle market PE firm required an HR consultant experienced in HR carveouts to support their project. The ...

Accelerated Market Study for PE Firm in Accounting Services

A large-cap private equity firm was exploring an opportunity in the Accounting Services space and needed ...

Supply Chain Diligence Helps Food Company Identify Synergies, Cost Savings

A portfolio company in the food and ingredients industry needed help assessing the viability of integrating three ...

Lighting Company Gains Competitive Edge from Market Study

A portfolio company specializing in commercial lighting solutions recently appointed a new CEO, who sought help ...

Fiber Optics Company Building Out Executive Team for New Division

The CFO of a telecommunications company that specializes in wireless internet needed help building out its executive ...

HIPAA Audit Needed for IT Firm Serving Healthcare Industry

An IT firm that serves the mid-size and enterprise market needed compliance help around HIPAA laws Service Area: ...

Fast-Growing Company Needs Help Managing Transactions

A rapidly expanding outsourced waste management company had outgrown its accounts payable automation tool. With a ...

Offshoring Experts Sought To Save Time, Lower Portco’s Operation Costs

PE firm sought offshore assistance with manual tasks to increase efficiency, lower costs and focus on higher order. ...

List-Build Expert Needed To Grow Portco Contacts

A PE-firm’s portcos were wasting precious time manually building lists by going from website to website and scraping ...

Interim CEO for Manufacturing Company Seeking Permanent Replacement

Struggling to get the right CEO in place for its portco, the PE firm needed a stopgap while it prepared an internal ...

Healthcare-Focused Finance Consultant for Portco

The PE firm was ready to sell its diagnostic supplies and equipment manufacturer and was looking for a financial expert ...

HVAC Industry Experts Set Up PE Firm’s Portco Exit

Pricing strategy expert urgently needed for SaaS portco

Building out a new product GTM strategy, PE firm & portco needs pricing expert A PE senior associate came to us ...

Interim CFO urgently needed for prep for sale process

PE firm urgently needs an interim CFO to help with prep for sale

Leadership coaching consulting firm needed for executives

PE firm urgently needs leadership coach for prep for sale process

Urgent need for sales & marketing focused org design consultant

PE firm needs consulting group to improve sales and marketing functions

Digital Marketing Expert Boosts Tech Portfolios for PE Firm

Firm needs consultant to enhance digital marketing efforts across portcos

Merger integration consultant urgently needed for software & industrial services merger

PE firm critically needs merger integration experts

Specialized Recruiting Firm Vitally Needed by Portco CEO

Portco CEO needs to hire new Head of Sales

ESG consultant needed across portfolio

PE founder needs ESG consultant for 3-year plan

Quality of earnings provider needed for healthcare target

On-site quality of earnings provider needed immediately

Interim CFO Crucially Needed for Portco Carveout

Firm needs interim CFO to lead carveout

Environmental diligence critically needed for target

Evaluating target company, firm needs environmental diligence provider

Compliance group urgently needed for quality control process

Urgent need for FDA compliance group

Leadership coach vitally needed for new CFO

Leadership Coach needed to mentor new CFO

Top specialized diligence providers critically needed

Firm needs specialized providers across their diligence provider matrix to assess target

Technology diligence critical for target company

Partner needs technology diligence for software target

Cost Reduction Group Saves Plastics Company Over $10M in Annual Savings

Cost reduction group needed to immediately cut costs

Interim CHRO Urgently Needed for Software Portco

Firm needs top interim CHRO for fast growing portco

Interim CHRO Urgently Needed for Professional Services Portco

Interim CHRO needed for high growth, professional services portco

Interim CHRO Strengthens Healthcare Services Amid Leadership Transition

Strong interim CHRO needed to lead HR in healthcare services portco

Essential Need for Data Consolidation, Analysis, Visualization

Consumer products portco in critical need of data consolidation and analysis

Pre-close recruiters immediately needed

PE firm has critical need for pre-close recruiters for a target company

GTM strategist vitally needed to accelerate growth

PE firm needs GTM strategist to grow financial services portfolio company

Instant solution for specific IT due diligence need

PE firm needs IT due diligence provider to assess target company

Post-Merger Integration Support Critically Needed

CFO urgently needed support with post-merger integration

Buyside M&A Advisory Firm Needed to Assess Target

VP needs buyside M&A advisory firm in healthcare sector

Executive Recruiter Needed for Hospitality-Focused Portco

Firm comes to BluWave with executive recruiter need for portco

Interim Executive Immediately Needed To Set Up Procurement Office

VP immediately needs a top interim executive for portco

Voice of Customer diligence needed for acquisition target

Managing director needs Voice of Customer research for target company

Field operations expert needed for niche industry

SVP needs expert to improve operations performance for construction services portco

Immediate HR diligence provider needed

PE firm has critical need for HR diligence provider for target company

Urgent Need for Big Data Analytics Consultant in PE Firm Evaluation

Urgent data analysis needed to evaluate portfolio company

Urgent Analytics Expert To Create eCommerce Sales Strategy

Critical need for business analytics provider specializing in ecommerce sales

Ecommerce company hacked, operations shut down, critically needed support

Cyber breach led to urgent need for cybersecurity expert for portco

Pricing Strategy Expert Needed To Lift Revenue

Critical need for pricing strategy expert for B2C company

Vital Procurement Consulting Group for Supply Chain Issues

Manufacturing company in need of procurement consulting group

Commercial due diligence needed to aid growth strategy

Commercial due diligence needed for growth strategy

Critical salesforce effectiveness training firm

Medical supplier has critical need to assess salesforce team and GTM strategy

Voice of Customer Research Critical for Add-On Acquisition

Local Voice of Customer research provider needed for acquisition evaluation

Imperative Sales Force Effectiveness and GTM Strategy Needed

PE firm urgently needs to assess effectiveness of sales team at healthcare portco

IT due diligence provider with niche expertise

IT due diligence needed for business analytics company

Interim CEO with Niche Manufacturing Expertise

Interim CEO with manufacturing expertise needed to help grow business

Interim CHRO Critically Needed To Integrate HR Department Platforms During A Merger

An interim CHRO was needed during a multi-business merger

Urgent Digital Marketing Consultant for Entire Portfolio

Portfolio-wide need for digital marketing consultant

Immediate Board Member for CEO Support with Niche Expertise

A Partner at a LMM PE firm came to us with an immediate need for a board member for the manufacturing company they ...

Immediate Interim CTO To Remediate Portco’s Tech Stack

Recent healthcare TPA acquisition needs interim CTO

Crucial ERP selection & implementation consultant to integrate disjointed systems at portco

Large Cap firm needs ERP consultant with industry expertise

Critical Lean Six Sigma Expert to Improve Operations

Lean Six Sigma consultant need to improve operational efficiencies

Cost-Reduction Experts Uncover $10M Savings for Plastics Manufacturer

Cost-Reduction Group Needed for Leading Plastics Company

Recruiting Firm with Food & Beverage Experience Vitally Needed

Company needs specialized food and beverage executive recruiter

Critical staffing & recruiting firm to hire low-level sales language supports

Critical need for specialized recruiter for international hires

Procurement consulting group critical for COVID & inflation-related supply chain issues

Food and beverage portco critically needs procurement consulting group

Vital MSP to optimize and monitor Azure

PE Firm and portco contact BluWave for MSP need

BluWave Receives Strategic Growth Investment

BluWave Receives $14 Million Strategic Growth Investment led by Highmount Capital to Scale Market Network Platform for ...

BluWave Receives $14 Million Strategic Growth Investment led by Highmount Capital to Scale Market Network Platform for Private Equity Services

BluWave Receives $14 Million Strategic Growth Investment led by Highmount Capital to Scale Market Network Platform for ...

Interim CFO To Support Current CFO During Add-On Acquisition

Interim CFO needed for post-close accounting support at portco

Critical need for firm to lead digital transformation of portco

PE firm needs group to lead digital transformation for portco

Critical ESG diligence provider with industry expertise

ESG diligence needed for a consumer products target

Dual Commercial Due Diligence, GTM Provider Vitally Needed

PE Firm needs commercial due diligence and GTM strategist for construction target

Operational diligence provider urgent for VMS target

Firm needs operational diligence for target VMS manufacturing company

Critical ops performance & improvement consultant to increase warehouse efficiency

Managing partner needs operational performance and improvement consultant for warehouse redesign

Immediate senior advisor with technical expertise

Firm critically needs senior advisor with software industry knowledge

Vital IT diligence provider with specific industry experience

IT diligence provider needed for healthcare portco

Senior advisor with pharmacy expertise immediately needed

Senior advisor vitally needed for healthcare services portco

Immediate strategy session facilitator

Firm immediately needs strategy session facilitator for portco

ERP selection advisor critically needed

Firm urgently needs consultant for ERP selection

Prompt HR diligence provider willing to go the extra mile

PE Firm needs HR diligence for fintech target

Market study immediately needed from specialized provider

Firm urgently needs market study for target portco

LMM VP with vital need for prep for sale resource to successfully support portco in process

Prep for sale resource needed for healthcare tech portco

Executive recruiting firm needed to place VP of Operations

VP of Operations urgently needed to take charge at bakery portco

Commercial Due Diligence Provider Immediately Needed To Assess Potential Target

Commercial due diligence provider needed for software market study

Strategic post-merger integration support

Firm vitally needs integration support for ecommerce portco

Digital marketing expert needed with experience in food manufacturing

PE Firm needs digital marketing expert for food manufacturing target

Large Cap VP urgently needs post-merger integration support

Post-merger integration needed for healthcare portco

Interim CHRO Needed to Quickly Spearhead Departmental Change

Firm needs interim CHRO for multi-site portco

Interim CFO Urgently Needed after Abrupt Resignation

Firm has immediate need for PE-grade interim CFO

Pricing strategy expert needed to drive demand

Firm needs pricing strategy expert for consumer products portco

Head of Sales Needed To Drive Value at Portco

PE firm urgently needs Head of Sales as portco grows

Urgent Interim CEO To Provide Turnaround, Performance Improvement

Interim CEO immediately needed for healthcare portco

Interim CFO Needed to Quickly Integrate New PE Platform Portco

An interim chief financial officer with relevant niche experience was needed

Niche eCommerce Resource within Specific Budget Criteria

Firm came to us with need for expert e-commerce resource

Commercial Diligence Needed for Healthcare Target

Commercial diligence provider urgently needed for healthcare target

Executive Recruiter Critically Needed for New Portco

Firm needed executive recruiter to place CEO with industry expertise

PE Firm in Need of Short-Term Resource

PE firm needed short-term resources after unexpected loss

Interim CFO Private Equity Services: A Competitive Edge for PE Firms

Your portfolio company’s CFO just quit. Or maybe they’re simply not cutting it anymore. Either way, you need an interim ...

Interim Controller Guide: When, Why & How PE Firms Secure Temporary Finance Leadership

An interim controller provides immediate, temporary financial leadership to stabilize accounting operations, ensure ...

BluWave Names Alpine Investors as its 2025 Top Private Equity Innovator of the Year

BluWave Names Alpine Capital the 2025 Top Private Equity Innovator of the Year BluWave’s fourth annual awards program ...

BluWave Awards 2025: Alpine Investors is PE Innovator of the Year

We’re proud to announce Alpine Investors as Innovator of the Year in the fourth annual BluWave private equity awards*. ...

BluWave Awards 2025: Top Private Equity Innovators

We’re proud to announce the fourth annual Top Private Equity Innovators with the 2025 BluWave Awards*.

Before Building Internal Finance Teams: Outsourced Accounting Benefits

Growing businesses often rush to build internal finance teams, but this approach can strain resources and limit growth ...

Private Equity’s Lens on Geopolitics: Supply Chains, Infrastructure, and Enterprise Risk

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Private Equity Deal Market Positioned for Robust Growth in 2025, Driven by BluWave Insights

Private Equity Deal Market Positioned for Robust Growth in 2025, Driven by BluWave Insights The Q4 2024 BluWave PE ...

Private Equity’s Essential Partner: Inside the World of Direct Lending with Greg Cashman

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Recruiter for Interim Controller Critically Needed

Firm had immediate need for interim finance recruiting firm with SaaS experience A PE partner came to us with a vital ...

Voice of Customer provider critically needed

Voice of Customer research critically needed

Private Equity 2024 Recap: Market Lessons and 2025 Projections

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Private Equity and Policy: Paul Ryan's Insight on Economic Impact and Investment Strategy

EPISODE 25

Private Equity Year-End Playbook: Optimizing Exit Strategies for Maximum Returns

EPISODE 24

Private Equity's Value Creation Playbook: Insights from the Front Lines

EPISODE 23

Private Equity's Unforgettable Tales: Lessons from the Trenches

EPISODE 22

Private Equity Hitting The Accelerator, But Their Tires Are Spinning a Bit

Private Equity Hitting The Accelerator, But Their Tires Are Spinning a Bit The latest BluWave PE Industry Insights ...

Private Equity's Guide to Strategic Talent Management

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Private Equity's Tech Transformation: David Freed on Adopting Technology for Growth

EPISODE 20

How Much Does a Typical Interim CEO Make?

Understanding the intricacies of interim CEO salary can significantly impact the success of your organization, ...

Private Equity's Critical Season: Mastering the Fall Deal Rush

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Private Equity's Response to Economic Shifts: Insights from Rob Brown

EPISODE 18

Private Equity's Balancing Act: Capital Structure and Risk Management

EPISODE 17

Interim CFO for Startups: Transform Your Financial Strategy

Is your startup looking to take your financial strategy to the next level?

Private Equity Reflections and Preparations for the Hustle Ahead

EPISODE 16

Interim CFO Consulting: A Reliable Solution for Your Portfolio Companies

Private equity firms that need to find the right interim chief financial officer for their portfolio companies face a ...

IT, Software Strategy Solutions for Healthcare Services Industry

Healthcare services organizations face many challenges as they grow and adapt. From the complexities of integrating ...

Interim CEO Job Description: Skills, Services

Interim CEO services are highly coveted in transitionary economies, such as those experienced during the 2008 housing ...

Private Equity Deal Market Is Starting To Rebound: BluWave Data

Private Equity Deal Market Is Starting To Rebound: BluWave Data The latest BluWave PE Industry Insights Report unveils ...

Fractional CFO vs Interim CFO: Key Differences & When to Hire

A fractional CFO is an experienced chief financial officer who works part-time – typically a few hours to days per week ...

Private Equity's Ownership Advantage: Uniting Teams and Value

EPISODE 15

How and Why to Hire an Interim CFO: Key Benefits

Identifying an interim chief financial officer can be tedious, if not expensive. Companies that don’t know what they’re ...

Private Equity's Key Decision: Knowing When to Exit

EPISODE 14

20 Essential Tasks Handled by Interim CFO Services

When a company loses its full-time CFO – or is about to – keeping its financial strategy moving forward without ...

Financial Planning, Modeling, Analysis Resources for Manufacturing Industry

The manufacturing industry confronts unique financial and operational challenges, particularly when integrating ...

Quality of Earnings Resources for Tech Software Companies

In the technology – software industry, companies regularly encounter complex challenges that can impede growth and ...

Private Equity's Game Plan: Executing Optimal Buy and Sell Strategies

EPISODE 13

Steering Through M&A Uncertainty with Dave Roberts from Houlihan Lokey

EPISODE 12

Operations Diligence Resources for Healthcare Products Industry

In the medical devices and healthcare products sector, companies are increasingly faced with complex operational ...

Most-Requested Temp Staffing Resources in Healthcare Services Industry

Healthcare services businesses face many industry-specific challenges when it comes to temp staffing.

IT, Software Strategy Resources for Private Equity Firms

In the high-stakes world of private equity, the strategic deployment of IT and software solutions is not just an ...

Private Equity Pulse: Steering Through Economic Uncertainty

EPISODE 11

CFO Headhunters for Consumer Products Companies

Companies in the consumer products industry face unique challenges when it comes to financial leadership. Operational ...

System Selection & Implementation Solutions in Professional Services Industry

In the professional services industry, companies face challenges like system integration difficulties and outdated ...

Private Equity's Compass: Guiding Decisions with Due Diligence

EPISODE 10

5 Challenges Interim CROs/CSOs Solve for Software Companies

The software industry is characterized by its rapid pace of innovation and market dynamics, presenting unique ...

5 Challenges Interim CROs/CSOs Solve for Manufacturing Companies

Sales and market in the manufacturing industry presents a unique set of challenges that demand strategic insight and ...

Private Equity's Co-Pilot: The Strategic Role of the CFO

EPISODE 09

Resources To Solve Operations Challenges in Distribution Industry

In the distribution industry, operational agility and strategic foresight are keys to modern commerce. Businesses face ...

Growth Strategy Resources for Construction & Engineering Industry

In the construction and engineering industry, companies face operational challenges that span from strategic market ...

Efficient Operations Resources for Food & Beverage Industry

In the food and beverage industry, operational challenges are as diverse as the products on the shelves. From the ...

Private Equity's Evolving Entryways: From Analyst to Operator

EPISODE 08

How Hospitality Industry Benefits from Interim Executives

The hospitality industry has operational and strategic challenges that require a special breed of leader. From the ...

Operations Due Diligence Resources for Manufacturing Businesses

Manufacturing companies constant seek to enhance operational efficiency, ensure safety compliance and embrace the ...

Operations Performance Tactics for Software Businesses

From ensuring the effectiveness of customer success and implementation processes to modernizing the professional ...

Popular Digital Marketing Demand Gen Services

Whether it’s breaking through the noise to capture the attention of potential customers, carving out a distinct brand ...

Private Equity Framework: Crafting Investment Focus and Mastering Deal Sourcing

EPISODE 07

How To Grow Your Consumer Products Company

Consumer products companies need innovative strategies to drive growth, expand their market presence and stay ahead of ...

Close More Manufacturing Sales with Industry-Specific Resources

The transition from generating leads, particularly through digital marketing, to closing sales is challenging in any ...

Growth Strategies for Healthcare Services Businesses

Healthcare services organizations face a wide array of regulatory complexities. From laws that vary by location to ...

Board Members To Take Software Companies To Next Level

The technology-software industry is rife with unique challenges. Whether dealing with government software contracts or ...

Private Equity's Growth Engine: A CEO's Journey with HCI

EPISODE 06

Digital Marketing Pain Points, Solutions: Healthcare Services Companies

The deeply personal nature of healthcare services, coupled with the growing demand for aesthetic treatments, presents ...

Equipping Your Sales Team with ICPs, TAMs Using RevOps

Companies often rely on limited, internal data to define their ideal customer profile (ICP) and total addressable ...

Private Equity's Calculus: Aligning Incentives Across the Value Chain

EPISODE 05

How To Select an ERP System for Software Companies

Selecting and implementing the right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a crucial decision for technology ...

BluWave Awards 2024: Top Private Equity Innovators

We're proud to announce the third annual Top Private Equity Innovators with the 2024 BluWave Awards.*

How RevOps Accelerates Time to Value for Investments

Revenue operations unify the go-to-market strategies across sales, marketing, customer success and finance, ...

Revenue Operations in Due Diligence: How IT Creates More Value

Revenue operations is a valuable strategy businesses use to align sales, marketing, customer success and finance ...

Private Equity Forecast: BluWave Predictions Tracker

As part of BluWave’s quarterly Private Equity Insights Report, BluWave CEO Sean Mooney shares predictions on the PE ...

BluWave Names Access Holdings as its 2024 Top Private Equity Innovator of the Year

BluWave Names Access Holdings as its 2024 Top Private Equity Innovator of the Year BluWave’s third annual awards ...

Commercial Due Diligence for Automotive Industry Businesses

Commercial due diligence is a critical step for private equity firms considering investment targets. Whether conducting ...

BluWave Awards 2024: Access Holdings is PE Innovator of the Year

We’re proud to announce Access Holdings as Innovator of the Year in the third annual BluWave private equity awards*. ...

IT Due Diligence for Manufacturing Companies

The manufacturing sector, with its complex supply chains and reliance on precision, stands on the brink of a ...

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Private Equity's Reflection and Foresight: A New Year of Opportunities

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Private Equity Strategies: Crafting the Future for Transformative Growth

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Private Equity Playbook: Mastering Market Dynamics, Business Models, and Team

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New Private Equity Podcast: ‘Best But Never Final’

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Operation Due Diligence: Essential Checklist for Manufacturing Industry

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IT Due Diligence: Technology, Software Industry

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Portcos Show Outsize Growth Among Inc. 5000 Awardees

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: Roles of AI, Machine Learning

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Scott Estill of Lancor: Human Capital’s Evolving Role in Private Equity

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Dealmaker Optimism Rebounds in Q3 as Private Equity Increases Projects in Portfolio Companies

Cash Flow: Importance for Businesses, Portfolio Companies

Why might a good company fail? It’s often as simple as running out of cash.

The Shifting Priorities of PE Hiring

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Making Life Easy for Human Capital Leaders

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Interim Executive Best Practices: Trends in Short-Term Leadership Roles

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How To Raise Prices Strategically with Sales Team Buy-In

When input costs increase, businesses must adjust their pricing strategy accordingly. But it’s not as simple as passing ...

What Makes a Commercial Due Diligence Firm ‘Specialized’?

Private equity firms face fierce competition for new deals. Even when the economy is strong, there could be dozens of ...

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Manufacturing businesses are faced with evolving challenges, especially amid an uncertain economy, constantly pressured ...

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What is Commercial Due Diligence?

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Matt Cole’s Route to SBJ Capital ‘A Bit Circuitous’

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BluWave Completes Inaugural Impact Program, Non-profit Partnership With Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

A Wave of Deals is Coming: Commercial Due Diligence Webinar

The private equity deal market has been slow in 2023. There are signs, however, that that could change soon.

Manufacturing in the Modern Age: Data-Driven Insights into Challenges, Solutions

The manufacturing sector, historically a cornerstone of economic prosperity, is going through a transformation. As we ...

Scott Becker of McGuireWoods: Insights from the Mind Behind Becker’s Healthcare

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5 Steps to an Effective Voice of Customer (VoC) Strategy

In today’s competitive market landscape, understanding your customers’ perceptions and needs is paramount. This is ...

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Customer-centricity is a business imperative, which makes understanding the voice of customer (VoC) critical to ...

Voice of Customer Process: Methodologies for Better Service

Customers shape the success of your business. Their feedback, preferences and expectations guide your strategies, ...

Best Practices for Board Recruitment

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Healthcare Compliance: Due Diligence Checklist

Healthcare is a hot sector for private equity firms looking to acquire new portfolio companies.

Business Intelligence & Analytics: What is it?

Business intelligence and analytics is a key facet of modern-day business building.

What To Do When Your Service Provider is at Capacity

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Unleashing Business Potential with AI: Beyond Open Source Tools

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The Road to AI Implementation: Strategic Planning, Data Management, Cybersecurity

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Commercial due diligence is a make or break process in mergers and acquisitions.

Unlocking Organizational Success: The Role of Leadership Coaching

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BluWave welcomed a group of accomplished thought leaders June 22 for its latest VP forum.

Unleashing Business Growth with the Buy-and-Build Strategy

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Navigating Executive Team Assessments: A Brief Guide

Understanding your executive team’s dynamics, strengths and areas for development is pivotal to your company’s success. ...

Operating Partners’ Forum: Leveraging AI for Data, Analytics

How are private equity firms and their portfolio companies leveraging data and analytics to transform their business ...

Streamline Your Business-Building Processes with the BluWave Alpha Center

At BluWave, we understand the challenges that proactive business leaders face in finding and engaging with top-tier ...

Marketing Due Diligence: Comprehensive Checklist

Marketing due diligence is the thorough analysis and evaluation of a company’s marketing strategy, with the goal of ...

The Power of AI, Data Analytics in IT Due Diligence

In today’s interconnected business landscape, a company’s value and performance are largely influenced by its ...

Human Capital Forum: Navigating the Labor Market, Investing in Talent Development

How do firms and portfolio company leaders manage through current labor market conditions? What are the emerging trends ...

In the Know: Make Confident Investments with Commercial Due Diligence

In an increasingly competitive private equity landscape, mastering commercial due diligence is integral to success. It ...

Maximizing Customer Retention: Strategies for Loyalty and Long-Term Success

What is Customer Retention?

How BluWave Helps Business Builders

What does BluWave do? Who works there? How can it help me grow my business?

Technical Recruiter (IT): Find the Right Candidate Fast

What Does a Technical Recruiter Do?

Benefits of Outsourced Bookkeeping for Business Growth

At the heart of every thriving business lies meticulous bookkeeping. As businesses strive for operational efficiency, ...

Hire Interim CTO: Benefits, Advantages

Why should a private equity firm or a private or public business hire an interim chief technology officer?

M&A Integration Timeline: 10 Keys To Success

Navigating a merger or acquisition is a complex, multistage process that requires careful planning, strategic ...

EDI Specialist: Get Help with Technical Implementation

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CFO Executive Search Firms: Financial Executive Specialists

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Data Consolidation: Benefits, Challenges, Process

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A well-structured and efficient sales process is key to bringing in revenue. One of the most effective tools for doing ...

Effective B2B Debt Collection Strategies for Improved Cash Flow

Efficient B2B debt collection practices are essential for maintaining a healthy cash flow and ensuring the growth of a ...

Government Contract Outsourcing: Get Proposal Help

Government contracts are highly competitive and can be difficult to secure without the right expertise. Outsourcing ...

10 Cloud Migration Use Cases: What is it for?

What is Cloud Migration Used For?

Colocation Security: Facilities, Services, Meaning

Colocation Services: Why Use Them?

Org Chart Planning: Aligning with Growth Strategy

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Data Shows Private Equity Taking Action with HR and Tech During Economic Storm, Per BluWave Activity Index

Q1 2023 BluWave Insights: HR, Tech Take Center Stage

Every quarter our team analyzes the projects we work on with our 500+ PE firm clients to get a bird’s eye view of the ...

AI Data Analytics: Business Intelligence Tools

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Sales Process Workflow: Stages, Examples for Businesses

What is a Sales Process Workflow?

Manufacturing Equipment Financing: Machine Loans, Leases

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What is Product Positioning? Framework, Strategy for Marketing

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Industrial Pricing: Strategies for Manufacturing Businesses

Manufacturing pricing strategies are top of mind for businesses in this transitionary economy. Industrial pricing has ...

Platform Modernization: App, Software Upgrade – IT Strategy

Platform modernization is the process of updating the infrastructure, architecture and features of existing platforms ...

Employee Management Softwares: 13 Reasons To Use Them

Employee management softwares – or human capital management systems – are a suite of applications that helps businesses ...

How To Analyze Sales Data: Tools, Examples, KPIs

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Automating Accounts Payable: Benefits of the Best Software

What is AP Automation Software?

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement: What is It?

What is Sourcing Strategy and Procurement?

Private Equity Market Analysis: Growth Strategy for Businesses

Private equity market analysis is crucial to inform business decisions about essential activities such as marketing ...

PE Weekly: Focus Turns to the Lower-Middle Market

Tech Stacks of Companies: How To Choose

What is a Tech Stack?

Operating Partners Forum: Bank Collapses, Technology Best Practices

How has the current economic situation – i.e. the 2023 bank collapses – affected collaboration between operating ...

How To Extract Data from ERP Systems

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Banking crisis puts pressure on PE money supply

Centralized Data Management: Business Intelligence & Analytics

What is Centralized Data in Business?

In the Know: Essential, Accessible Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is no longer something only the biggest, wealthiest companies can afford.

Human Capital Forum: C-Suite Talent, Increasing Retention

How do you identify top C-suite talent? And what’s the best way to improve culture and retention for existing employees?

Pricing Consultants: Hire an Expert

What Do Pricing Consultants Do?

WHAT IS A VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER SURVEY?

Companies conduct voice of customer (VoC) studies to better understand how people interact with their product or ...

Business Intelligence Automation: What is it?

Business intelligence continues to be among the most high-demand services in the Business Builders’ Network.

VP Priorities: Add-On Acquisitions, Portfolio Value Creation

How are private equity firms confronting slower deal flow in 2023? And why is portfolio value creation activity so high?

Product Vision Roadmap: What is it?

A product vision roadmap defines your vision and strategy, creates your product roadmap, gains alignment and buy-in, ...

SEO Recruitment: Hiring Organic Search Experts

Are you looking to recruit an SEO expert?

In the Know: Optimizing the Finance Function

By evaluating the technology, processes, and people within the finance function of their portcos, private equity firms ...

Data Warehouse Types: How To Choose the Right One

A data warehouse is an essential tool for businesses that need to manage large amounts of data. With the advent of big ...

Post-Merger Integration: Framework, Keys to Success

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are not simply financial transactions. They involve complex changes in ...

What is Technical Debt in Due Diligence?

Technical debt doesn’t always get a good rep, but it’s not black and white, either.

Business Intelligence Infrastructure: What is it?

As businesses become more data-driven, the need for a robust business intelligence (BI) infrastructure becomes ...

BluWave Awards 2023: ParkerGale is PE Innovator of the Year

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Challenges of Mergers and Acquisitions: Why They Fail

The majority of mergers and acquisitions fail. But why is that?

Private Equity Recruiting: Portco Resources

Private equity portfolio companies have a unique set of challenges when it comes to attracting and retaining top ...

Sales Due Diligence: Revenue Streams

Sales due diligence is an essential aspect of the investment process for private equity firms. It not only helps PE ...

Interim CHRO Interview: Identifying the Right Fit

Demand for interim chief human resources officers in private equity continues to climb.

Hire an Interim CHRO: Navigating Challenges, Creating Value

Interim chief human resources officers are becoming a more and more popular request in the world of private equity.

When Hiring a CFO, PE Firms Refuse to Settle

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Private Equity Interim CHRO: What Are the Benefits?

An interim chief human resources officer can be a great asset to maximize a portco’s value.

Q4 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 ...

2022 Q4 BluWave Activity Index Report Reveals How Private Equity Industry Is Planning for Expected Recession

Sean Mooney on the Thrive LouD podcast

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BluWave Achieves Record Milestones in 2022

Companies hunt for ‘wartime’ finance generals

In the Know: How to Tackle Merger Integration

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In ...

In the Know: Proactive Due Diligence Practices

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In ...

In the Know: How to Action BI & Analytics Experts

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In ...

In the Know: The Importance of Interim CFOs

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from the hundreds of PE firms we ...

Q3 BluWave Activity Index Reveals Caution In Hiring While Sales and Marketing Activity Is On The Rise As Private Equity Firms Seek to Offset Economic Downturn’s Impact

Q3 BluWave Activity Index Reveals Caution In Hiring While Sales and Marketing Activity Is On The Rise As Private Equity ...

Q3 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 ...

In the Know: Due Diligence for Better Deals

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients in ...

Sean Mooney on The Capital Club

Recently, BluWave founder & CEO, Sean Mooney, spoke with Brian C. Adams, founder of Excelsior Capital, on The ...

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 ...

Interim CFOs – Why Use Them?

Interim CFOs are a powerful resource that can be used in a wide array of ways.

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 ...

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 ...

Private Equity is Taking Over the World

Merger Planning & Integration: Best Practices for Private Equity Firms

Mergers and acquisitions are a key strategy for private equity firms. The process of integrating two companies, ...

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 ...

Middle-market PE firms prepare for a shift

Research Shows Investment Firms “Run Toward the Storm,” Despite Crashing Valuations

BluWave Q2 PE Industry Insights Report Reflects Steep Rise in Value Creation

BluWave Q2 PE Industry Insights Report Reflects Steep Rise in Value Creation PE Firms Channeling Significant Resources ...

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 ...

Best Practices | Tips from portco CEOs

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Hunt Scanlon 2022: Human Capital in Private Equity

Last month, our team had the chance to attend Hunt Scanlon’s private equity recruiting conference in New York. At the ...

Best Practices | Communicating With Private Equity Sponsors

Hannah Welsh shares observed best practices for communicating with private equity sponsors after taking an executive ...

In The Know: Executive Search

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In ...

Best Practices | Interviewing for an Interim CFO Role

Hannah Welsh shares observed best practices for individuals interviewing for an interim CFO role with one of our PE ...

An Interview with Co-Founders and Managing Partners of Bunker Hill Capital

We recently spoke with Mark DeBlois and Rufus Clark, two of the Co-Founders and Managing Partners of Bunker Hill ...

An Interview with Aterian Investment Partners Co-Founder & Partner, Michael Fieldstone

Michael Fieldstone is a Co-Founder and Partner at Aterian and has worked in private equity investing for more than ...

In The Know: Procurement

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In ...

BluWave Q1 2022 Insights Report Highlights Historic Highs for Value Creation Activity

2022 PE Innovator of the Year, MiddleGround Capital

Our inaugural 2022 Top 50 PE Innovator Awards recognized the top 1% of firms in the private equity industry as ...

In The Know: Interim Executives

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In ...

Sean Mooney on The Private Equity Podcast

Recently, BluWave founder & CEO, Sean Mooney, spoke with Alex Rawlings on The Private Equity Podcast about how PE ...

10 Common Cybersecurity Gaps & How to Avoid Them

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated our world’s digital transformation and has made businesses increasingly more virtual. ...

IT Due Diligence Process: Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions are complex processes that require due diligence in multiple areas. Information technology ...

In The Know: Combatting Pricing Woes

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In ...

Sean Mooney on Better Communication Between PE Firms and Portfolio Companies

In The Know: The Need for Go-To-Market Resources

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE fund clients. In ...

Sean Mooney on the Growth Think Tank Podcast

Recently, BluWave founder & CEO, Sean Mooney, spoke with Gene Hammett on the Growth Think Tank podcast about what ...

2021 Annual BluWave Insights

Every quarter, BluWave reviews data from 500+ private equity fund engagements to identify market trends and performance ...

BluWave's 2021 Annual Report Reveals Historic Deal Flow and PE Embracement of Strategy and Human Resources

An Interview with Senior Partner at New Heritage Capital, Charlie Gifford

Charlie Gifford co-founded private equity firm New Heritage Capital in 2006, and has been investing in founder-owned, ...

Thank You to Our Service Providers as We Look Ahead to 2022

We couldn’t do what we do without our incredible network of loyal, reliable, and expert service providers. Here’s a ...

Navigating Family Office Trends: An Interview with Glen W. Johnson

Before assuming the position of President of Membership for the Family Office Exchange (FOX) three years ago, Glen W. ...

Inflation’s Impact on Private Equity: Key Insights from PE Funds

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE fund clients. In ...

Insights from EconTalk Host Russ Roberts on Economics, Scarcity, and Innovation

Russ Roberts is not your typical economist. As the longtime host of the podcast EconTalk, the John and Jean De Nault ...

Proactive ESG Steps for Private Equity Firms to Enhance Investment Returns

ESG has grown in importance and prominence amongst the investing community in the past few months. After a year and a ...

How BluWave facilitates due diligence for deal QBs

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How does BluWave help with value creation for deal QBs?

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Why BluWave was built with deal quarterbacks in mind

As a deal quarterback in private equity, Sean Mooney often struggled with getting connected to the PE-grade, ...

Buyouts Magazine: More effective sourcing of service providers promises benefits

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Trailblazing in Private Equity: Insights from Pam Hendrickson of Riverside

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Navigating Private Equity with Matthew Garff: Insights and Strategies

Within the first few minutes of my conversation with Matthew Garff, two things became crystal clear: He fundamentally ...

Event Recap: PEI Ops Partner Forum: What makes a great PE talent partner?

Last week, we had the pleasure of participating on the “what makes a great PE talent partner?” panel at the PEI ...

How BluWave Streamlines Merger Integrations for Clients

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BluWave's Q3 2021 Proprietary Insights Report Reveals Private Equity's Persistent Focus on Due Diligence and Post-Acquisition Value Creation

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Q3 PE Industry Insights: Deal Surge and Operational Improvements

Every quarter our team analyzes the projects we work on with our 500+ PE fund clients to get a bird’s eye view of the ...

Navigating HR and Talent Acquisition: Insights from William Tincup

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Every quarter we gather leading women in PE to discuss current industry topics and to offer intelligent women the ...

An Interview with Great Range Capital’s Ryan Sprott

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BluWave Ranks No. 127 on the Inc. 5000 Annual List of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies

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Capitalising on specialized third-party expertise is a future imperative

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BluWave Achieves Top 200 Spot on Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies 2021

Top Resource for Private Equity Firms Achieved Three-Year Revenue Growth of 3,157 Percent.

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Every quarter we bring together top PE HR and talent executives to discuss current industry topics and to offer leaders ...

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After a nearly 20-year career in private equity, I’ve learned to appreciate that it takes just as much work to ...

Q2 Insights: Trends in Due Diligence and Value Creation

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Riveter Capital: Championing Women and Minority-Owned Businesses in PE

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Every quarter we gather top human capital executives across leading private equity funds to discuss key topics that are ...

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