The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection

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From Warby Parker to Diapers.com: David Bell on Consumer Brand Success

In this episode of The Private Equity Podcast, Alex Rawlings speaks with David Bell, former Wharton Professor of Marketing and early-stage investor in consumer companies including Diapers.com, Warby Parker, Harry’s and Jet.com. David shares what he looks for in standout consumer ... Show more

. 29min 12sec

Are law firms ripe for Private Equity investment

In this episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Adil Taha, a private equity operator specialising in the UK legal sector. They explore why private equity has struggled to scale law firms, the challenges of buy-and-build strategies, and why many legal businesses are weaker than they ap ... Show more

. 53min 34sec

Why Most PE-Backed Companies Are Invisible to AI Search

In this episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Shiv Narayanan, CEO of How to SaaS, about how private equity firms can use marketing and AI as value creation levers. They discuss why many B2B companies underinvest in marketing, how AI is changing buyer behavior, and why brand authorit ... Show more

. 26min 13sec

How to manage the priorities between the executive team and the investor

In this episode of the Raw Selection Private Equity Podcast, Alex Rawlings speaks with Christina Haxton about the relationship between private equity firms and portfolio company leadership teams.They discuss how trust, communication, alignment, and culture impact execution during ... Show more

. 30min 34sec

The Hidden Mistakes Killing PE Value (And How to Fix Them)

Episode Summary Paul Brennan, PE-backed CFO, shares lessons from exiting Lindsay Precast (sold to The Jordan Company), covering exit prep, value creation, and integration.⏱️ Key Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Background CFO experience across PE, public, and family-owned businesses.01: ... Show more

. 17min 52sec