Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsHugh MacArthur, Chairman of Bain & Company's Global Private Equity practice, interviews leading experts on the trends and opportunities that will redefine the private equity industry.
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The 2022 Global Private Equity Report: Three Essential Trends
March 09, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBWe consider the intensifying competition for tech, the rise of growth equity investing and the critical importance of sector expertise. Read the full report here: bain.com/privateequityreport
The 2022 Global Private Equity Report: Market Overview
March 07, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBBy just about any measure, private equity set a remarkable new standard during 2021. Read the full report here: bain.com/privateequityreport
Stay Ahead of Rising Prices
February 24, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBTrack inflationary pressures across the portfolio and help management teams combat shared threats together.
Get Ahead of Rising Prices
February 17, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBPrivate equity firms must look beyond their cost cutting playbook and develop a pricing strategy that can weather an inflationary storm.
When Investors Eat the World of Fintech
December 16, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBYou can’t be good at everything in such a vast and competitive deal space, but you can focus.
When Software Eats the World of Finance
December 09, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThe worlds of fintech and financial services are merging into one.
Bonus: Inside Bain's DEI Journey
September 21, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThere are no shortcuts, but there are breakthroughs.
Could Private Equity Accelerate DEI?
September 08, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBAn industry that has historically lagged on diversity may be poised to take the lead.
From Analytics to Advanced Analytics: A Conversation with Hg’s Nic Humphries
July 15, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBOne of Europe’s leading tech investors describes how Hg adopts the latest breakthroughs in advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning “as fast as we possibly can.”
From Generalist to Sector Specialist: A Conversation with Hg’s Nic Humphries
July 08, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBOne of Europe’s leading tech investors describes how Hg drilled down from industry to sector to sub-sector, and discovered its “sweet spot” for investing.
The Missing Link to Mission Critical Talent
June 03, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBYour value creation plan is the key to building a strong team, setting clear goals and delivering results. Read the full report here: https://www.bain.com/insights/talent-decisions-global-private-equity-report-2021/
Healthcare as National Defense
May 05, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBWe consider a conceptual shift that has enormous implications for how the public and private sectors work together.
Healthcare Heroics
April 28, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBWe take stock of a remarkable year of changes to the healthcare sector, fueled by innumerable acts of “healthcare heroism.”
Is the Classic Buyout Model Still Working?
March 01, 2021 05:05 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBWe consider a critical question from this year’s Global Private Equity Report. Read the full report here.
Market Overview: Is the Rollercoaster Ride Over?
February 03, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBWe consider the rebound from a remarkably strange year.
The 2020 Tech Report: Get on the Right Side of Creative Destruction
December 14, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutesAs close as we’ll ever get to a unified theory of tech investing.
The 2020 Tech Report: Get Your Head in the Clouds
December 10, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBBain’s inaugural report on the state of the industry examines how leading companies are investing in AI and automation, the hybrid cloud, the Internet of Things, flexible supply chains, virtual sales and other tools to increase resilience and accelerate growth. Read the full 2020 tech report here: https://www.bain.com/insights/topics/technology-report/
The 2020 Tech Report: Get Used to High Multiples
December 08, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBBain’s inaugural report on the state of the industry examines how leading companies are investing in AI and automation, the hybrid cloud, the Internet of Things, flexible supply chains, virtual sales and other tools to increase resilience and accelerate growth. Read the full 2020 tech report here: https://www.bain.com/insights/topics/technology-report/
ESG Done Continuously with Bain’s Jenny Davis-Peccoud
October 30, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBIsolate the ESG indicators that really matter to your portfolio.
ESG Done Wholeheartedly with CVC’s Jean-Rémy Roussel
October 27, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBUse ESG to energize the entire workforce, from the C-suite to the frontline.
ESG Done Right with CVC’s Jean-Rémy Roussel
October 20, 2020 13:30 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBEmbed ESG in a value creation plan and the rest will come naturally.
Faster, Better, Cheaper...and Greener?
September 15, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBGreen technology is changing the calculus of investing.
The Midyear Private Equity Report in Brief
July 20, 2020 04:05 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBCovid-19 has forced the industry to contend with these three trends.
The Digital Question
July 14, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBBetween video calls and advanced analytics, just how much of the deal pipeline can go digital?
The $2.5 Trillion Question
July 07, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBDry powder is at a record high, but how will it be put to work?
Healthcare and Covid-19: The Aftershocks
June 11, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBHow can investors gain a foothold, even as the ground shifts beneath their feet?
Healthcare and Covid-19: The Earthquake
June 04, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBCould the service models emerging today alter the course of healthcare permanently?
Lessons from China’s Reopening: The Micro View
May 21, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.95 MBWhat are the risks and rewards of investing after a lockdown?
Lessons from China’s Reopening: The Macro View
May 19, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBChina is open for business, but it's hardly business as usual.
Plan Now
April 16, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBPrepare for six potential rebound scenarios, today.
Act Now
April 15, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBTake command and control of distressed assets across the portfolio.
Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow
April 09, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBHere's how to keep the deal pipeline flowing, despite it all.
All Over GP's, All the Time with Hamilton Lane's Jim Strang
March 31, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBWhat's your zone of competence? Inquiring LP's want to know.
Shock Absorbers with Hamilton Lane’s Jim Strang
March 24, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe case for a curiously resilient industry
The Bain & Company Private Equity Report in Brief
February 24, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBGet the long story short.
A Glimpse Into the Holy Grail of Data Sets
January 28, 2020 09:05 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBDeal data — truly credible, granular deal data — will change the way the PE industry works.
Market Overview: Happy New Year?
January 28, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBGet the essential data and trends of 2019 to inform your 2020 strategy.
Sales Excellence: The Marathon
December 19, 2019 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBBuild a sales team that can deliver top-line returns for years to come.
Sales Excellence: The Sprint
December 17, 2019 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBLearn how to spot opportunities for top-line growth from the outside, in.
Buy-and-Build: The Dealmakers
November 22, 2019 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBSpot real synergies — not imagined ones — and create a company that's built to last.
Buy-and-Build: The Dealbreakers
November 21, 2019 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBAbsent these market conditions, buyer beware.
Integrated Due Diligence: The Mousetrap
October 29, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSpot disruptive tech, before it snaps down on your deal.
Integrated Due Diligence: The Moving Picture
October 22, 2019 05:30 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBLearn about the tools — and power tools — that can help diligence teams model every moving part of a deal.
Integrated Due Diligence: The Big Picture
October 22, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThe margin equation keeps breaking down. Piece it back together again with integrated due diligence.
An Expert's Guide to Advanced Analytics
September 16, 2019 17:01 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBGo deeper, in part two of this series on advanced analytics. We'll explore the frontiers of the field, its technological breakthroughs and breakdowns.
A Novice's Guide to Advanced Analytics
September 16, 2019 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBThe race to the cutting edge of advanced analytics has begun. Get up to speed, fast.