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

Mark Langer, Managing Director at CenterOak Partners, reflects on the experiences that shaped his approach to private equity—from early grit and middle-market investing to deploying capital in Africa and building enduring CEO partnerships. He explains why servant leadership, trus ... Show more

. 38min 46sec

Markets, Management, and Momentum with Emily Bomberger

Emily Bomberger, Vice President at Penn Spring Capital, shares her nontraditional path into private equity and the operating mindset she brings to evaluating founder-led businesses. She explains how early experiences in marketing, accounting, and PE-backed advisory work shaped he ... Show more

. 37min 13sec

Private Equity 2025 Insights and the 2026 Deal Cycle Outlook

Sean Mooney, Founder and CEO of BluWave, shares the key takeaways from BluWave's 2025 Private Equity Insights Report and what they signal for the year ahead. Drawing on real-time data from hundreds of PE firms and thousands of portfolio companies, he outlines how the industry shi ... Show more

. 50min 20sec

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

Geoff Faux, Partner at Clearview Capital, shares the principles that shape his approach to private equity investing, from evaluating management teams and industry dynamics to navigating adversity when deals go sideways. He reflects on lessons forged through competitive athletics, ... Show more

. 58min 18sec

Private Equity Leaders' Best Business Books of 2025

Sean Mooney curates the 2025 reading list recommended by private equity investors, operating partners, and portfolio company CEOs featured on Karma School of Business this year. The episode spans business strategy, capital allocation, leadership, happiness, mindset, and life desi ... Show more

. 20min 59sec