BDO Private Equity PErspectives Podcast

BDO USA

Private Equity

Market Trends

Data Centers

Artificial Intelligence

Exit Strategies

Investment Strategies

Investment Banking

Longer Holding Periods

Lower Middle Market

Specialization

Inflation

Valuations

Portfolio Management

Economic Uncertainty

Deal Flow

Technology Integration

2025

Healthcare Services

Bruin Capital

Trident

The Private Equity PErspectives podcast serves as a forum for private equity dealmakers to discuss navigating today’s dynamic investment environment, while preparing for challenges and opportunities on the horizon. In each episode, BDO’s Private Equity practice connects with leaders in the industry to talk deal activity, fund strategies, and portfolio company optimization.

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	66	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Business NewsBusinessInvestingNews

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Powering the Supercycle: Electrification, Talent, and the 2027 Industrial Outlook - Part B

In this episode of BDO’s Private Equity PErspectives Podcast, host Todd Kinney continues his conversation with Laurence Lederer, Partner at HKW Management, and Peter Calamari, Managing Director at Platte River Equity, to discuss:

• How the electrifi... more

25 Sep 2026 • 19 min • Most popular

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Beginning with the End in Mind: Exits and Buyer Competition in the Industrial Sector - Part A

In the latest episode of BDO’s Private Equity PErspectives Podcast, host Todd Kinney speaks with Laurence Lederer, Partner at HKW Management, and Peter Calamari, Managing Director at Platte River Equity, to discuss:

• How longer hold times, lagging ... more

11 Sep 2026 • 17 min

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No Shortcuts: The Case for Patient Sourcing and Earned Partnerships - Part B

In the latest episode of BDO’s Private Equity PErspectives Podcast, host Todd Kinney speaks with Eric Taylor, Founder and CEO of Trident, and Jeff Roth, Founding Partner of Bruin Capital, to discuss:

• How firms are finding risk-adjusted opportuniti... more

7 Aug 2026 • 27 min

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Trust Before Terms: Building Lasting Value in PE - Part A

• How to approach sourcing in different corners o... more

24 Jul 2026 • 26 min

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Recent Guests

Laurence Lederer

Partner at HKW Management

HKW Management

Episode: Powering the Supercycle: Electrification, Talent, and the 2027 Industrial Outlook - Part B

Peter Calamari

Managing Director at Platte River Equity

Platte River Equity

Episode: Powering the Supercycle: Electrification, Talent, and the 2027 Industrial Outlook - Part B

Eric Taylor

Founder and CEO of Trident

Trident

Episode: No Shortcuts: The Case for Patient Sourcing and Earned Partnerships - Part B

Jeff Roth

Founding partner of Bruin Capital

Bruin Capital

Episode: No Shortcuts: The Case for Patient Sourcing and Earned Partnerships - Part B

Jackson Pei

Managing Director; Co-Head of Closed Loop Partners Private Equity Strategy

Closed Loop Partners

Episode: Powering Conviction: A New Era of Data Center Investment — Part A

Michael Ryder

Partner; Co-Head of North America

Igneo Infrastructure Partners

Episode: Powering Conviction: A New Era of Data Center Investment — Part A

Blair Barlow

Managing Director

Lime Rock New Energy

Episode: Powering Conviction: A New Era of Data Center Investment — Part A

Eliot Kerlin

Co-founder and managing partner at Broadwing Capital

Broadwing Capital

Episode: Lessons Learned, Exits Reimagined: PE's 2026 Playbook - Part B

Kyle Bethancourt

Co-founder and managing partner at Sallyport Investments

Sallyport Investments

Episode: Lessons Learned, Exits Reimagined: PE's 2026 Playbook - Part B

Host

Todd Kinney

Host of the Private Equity practice-focused program

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings

Informative and Timely Podcast
Consistently great podcast. As the title suggests the guests and topics provide a lot of good information and the discussions are timely which is important in todays economy. Highly recommend!
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Nycct
United States4 years ago
LIGHTS OUT PODCAST
Stellar Flow, even better content.
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5
PE GHOST
United States7 years ago
Some good content, but...
Content can be good, sometimes hit or miss. However, episodes are very short and painfully scripted. I feel like I’m listening to Ben Stein narrate.
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4
Frogs2012
United States8 years ago
Excited to see where it goes
Episode one was good. I think there is a lot of potential in the podcast.
My suggestions would be to make it a little longer, it’s hard for me to get into a series that is under 20 minutes. Also, it is a little more obvious that the questions were read word for word but I assume that will change with time.
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Kurt Kunzler
United States9 years ago

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A few critique the pacing and desire longer, more conversational formats.

Overall, guests and topics are viewed as high-value for PE professionals.

Listeners find episodes informative and timely with solid deal insights.

Some listeners feel episodes are shorter and occasionally scripted.

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Apple Podcasts	#229	United States/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts	#225	United Kingdom/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts	#105	Finland/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts	#126	Israel/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts	#138	Norway/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts	#168	India/News/Business News

Talking Points

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Powering the Supercycle: Electrification, Talent, and the 2027 Industrial Outlook - Part B

Q: Looking ahead to 2027, what sectors or trends within the industry are you most excited about right now? And what are some of the biggest threats that you see playing out?

Peter highlights ongoing demand from electrical infrastructure tied to data-center build-out and automation/robotics as major opportunities, while Laurence emphasizes power and electrical infrastructure, reshoring, and the need for skilled labor as critical drivers; both view AI as a growing, though not primary, area to watch. The biggest threats include macroeconomic volatility, competition driving high multiples, and the persistent risk of skilled labor constraints limiting execution; both stress the importance of diligence in understanding supply chains, moats, and the ability to pass through costs.

Beginning with the End in Mind: Exits and Buyer Competition in the Industrial Sector - Part A

Q: What is your pacing in light of ongoing capital availability and market uncertainty on the buy side?

Peter emphasizes a cautious stance, prioritizing quality deals and maintaining discipline; Laurence aligns on selective pacing with emphasis on strong fundamentals, platform opportunities, and a robust sourcing engine to identify proprietary opportunities.

Beginning with the End in Mind: Exits and Buyer Competition in the Industrial Sector - Part A

Q: With capital on the sidelines, how are you pacing investments—more selective, more aggressive, or somewhere in between?

Both firms describe a balanced approach: deal-by-deal evaluation with a clear underwriting and investment committee process. They aim for two-to-three new platforms per year, focusing on high-potential subsectors, with heightened due diligence on resilience, pricing power, and growth levers rather than chasing pace for pace's sake.

Beginning with the End in Mind: Exits and Buyer Competition in the Industrial Sector - Part A

Q: How is longer deal timelines and competition from strategic buyers shaping your approach to deal timing on the buy and exit sides?

Both guests discuss a bifurcated market: fast, competitive processes for A+ and growth-oriented industrials, and longer, more challenging exits for broader industrials. They emphasize building deep subsector knowledge, proprietary deal flow, and a disciplined readiness process (including an exit committee) to navigate timing and maximize exit outcomes.

No Shortcuts: The Case for Patient Sourcing and Earned Partnerships - Part B

Q: What's the key to successful investor-operator partnerships in practice?

The key is genuine rapport and the ability to pick up the phone and talk openly at any time, ensuring alignment on strategy and fast, trust-based collaboration rather than rigid scheduling.

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This program centers on private equity dealmaking, portfolio value creation, and market dynamics in today's environment. Episodes feature senior decision-makers from leading PE firms and related infrastructure, tech, and sports-adjacent investing, discussing sourcing strategies, exits, governance, and operational improvement. Notable throughlines include a focus on long-horizon capital, founder/operator alignment, network-driven deal flow, and the role of technology, data centers, and energy transition in shaping investment opportunities. The show often blends practical lessons with forward-looking bets on sectors like AI-enabled infrastructure, circularity in asset lifecycles, and regional market expansion, making it helpful for listeners ... more

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Recent guests on BDO Private Equity PErspectives Podcast include:

1. Laurence Lederer
2. Peter Calamari
3. Eric Taylor
4. Jeff Roth
5. Jackson Pei
6. Michael Ryder
7. Blair Barlow
8. Eliot Kerlin

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