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Private Equity Podcast: Karma School of Business

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Private Equity
Value Creation
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Investment Banking
Entrepreneurship
Business Development
Investment Strategies
Growth Strategies
Market Analysis
Lower Middle Market
Personal Growth
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Inflation
Operational Excellence
Resilience
Career Development
Manufacturing
M&A Market

Private equity insights for and with top business builders, including investors, operators, executives and industry thought leaders. The Karma School of Business Podcast goes behind the scenes of PE, talking about business best practices and real-time industry trends. You'll learn from leading professionals and visionary business executives who will help you take action and enhance your life, whet... more

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Bob Root, Transformation Partner at Southfield Capital, joins Sean Mooney to discuss how hands-on operating experience, curiosity, and genuine partnership shape lower middle market value creation. He shares how Southfield works alongside founder-led ... more

Bobby Ocampo, Managing Partner at Blueprint Equity, shares how his firm approaches early growth-stage investing within private equity. He explains Blueprint's focus on capital-efficient, founder-led vertical software businesses and how they build sca... more

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Tyler Ashley, Head of Business Development at McNally Capital, shares the unconventional path that shaped his approach to private equity. From early global experiences to building a career in deal sourcing and relationships. He explains how McNally's... more

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Sean Mooney, Founder and CEO of BluWave, breaks down the firm's Q1 2026 Private Equity Insights Report and what it signals for investors and operators navigating a volatile environment. He outlines how geopolitical shocks are once again stalling deal... more

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Recent Guests

Bobby Ocampo
Managing Partner, Blueprint Equity
Blueprint Equity
Episode: Private Equity Growth Strategy in Vertical Software Markets with Bobby Ocampo
Tyler Ashley
Head of Business Development at McNally Capital
McNally Capital
Episode: Private Equity Business Development in a Crowded Market with Tyler Ashley
Jim Murphy
Senior Managing Director, LLR Partners
LLR Partners
Episode: Private Equity Value Creation: Building Teams That Win with Jim Murphy
Brett Holcomb
Partner at Prospect Partners
Prospect Partners
Episode: Private Equity, Alignment, and Durable Value Creation
Jeff Drazan
Managing Partner at Bertram Capital; Innovator of the Year
Bertram Capital
Episode: Top Private Equity Innovator of the Year 2026: Bertram Capital with Jeff Drazan
Mark Langer
Managing Director at CenterOak Partners
CenterOak Partners
Episode: Mark Langer on Grit, Judgment, and Long-Term Business Building
Emily Bomberger
Partner with Penn Spring Capital
Penn Spring Capital
Episode: Markets, Management, and Momentum with Emily Bomberger
Geoff Faux
Partner with Clearview Capital
Clearview Capital
Episode: Private Equity Judgment, Resilience, and the Art of Business Building
Ran Ding
Investment Professional
Episode: Private Equity Leaders' Best Business Books of 2025

Host

Sean Mooney
Host, BluWave founder and CEO

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Love the conversation

    So glad I came across this podcast. Such great conversations and easy to follow. Cheers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarahlynn05
    United States9 months ago
  • Doesn’t feel authentic

    The conversations aren’t very practical but it also feels over-edited and unnatural.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Water Street Wisdom
    United Statesa year ago
  • Can’t get this anywhere else!

    Great knowledge about the PE industry. On top of that there are some really inspiring stories being told on this podcast. The “life hacks” portion is a fun tidbit that many of the episodes have. I look forward to each episode. And this is from someone who normally listens to crime podcasts. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChoirGirl_15
    United States2 years ago
  • This is a great listen for any business professional!

    Super insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast_girl_
    United States2 years ago
  • Must listen

    This is a must listen podcast for any business professional.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gray and wise
    United States2 years ago

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Private Equity Growth Strategy in Vertical Software Markets with Bobby Ocampo
Q: What differentiates Blueprint's growth equity approach from venture or traditional PE?
Blueprint sits in the middle ground, targeting growth-stage software companies with solid organic growth, a clear path to scale, and strong founder alignment. They focus on verticals, emphasize reducing customer concentration, and deploy an active 'build team' to implement a full GTM engine, marketing automation, and sales rigor to drive accelerated, profitable growth.
Private Equity Business Development in a Crowded Market with Tyler Ashley
Q: How has the role of business development evolved in private equity, and what differentiates top BD teams today?
BD has evolved from a peripheral function to a core capability that drives sourcing, marketing to sellers, and direct outreach to founders. Top teams differentiate by having larger, specialized groups, deep firm theses, and a strategic approach to building proprietary deal flow beyond traditional intermediaries.
Private Equity Business Development in a Crowded Market with Tyler Ashley
Q: What is your approach at McNally to more broadly investing, and how do you tie in resources to support the value creation and building something that also matters in the business world with your portfolio companies?
McNally focuses on founder- and family-led deals, uses a dedicated Atlas value creation framework, and leverages the McNally Network Advantage to bring in industry experts and board members. The approach is end-to-end and highly collaborative, with emphasis on long-term value creation across operations, technology, and human capital.
Top Private Equity Innovator of the Year 2026: Bertram Capital with Jeff Drazan
Q: What is the next 10 years of PE look like in your mind?
The next decade will require value creation through innovation, long-horizon planning, and differentiation as passive capital and competition increase; firms must take calculated risks and leverage a team-based approach.
Top Private Equity Innovator of the Year 2026: Bertram Capital with Jeff Drazan
Q: Walk me through the first six months, what it's like to be partnering with you. What does Bertram do in terms of what can they expect from Bertram Labs and the people on your board?
Bertram Labs gets involved pre-close with management, assigns a lab team to learn the business, and starts applying IT and operational improvements quickly to set a trajectory for the company.

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A practical, founder- and operator-focused show exploring private equity, value creation, and leadership in growth companies. Episodes blend real-world playbooks on sourcing, diligence, portfolio company performance, and team-building with personal journeys of investors and operators, often emphasizing data-driven decision-making, resilience, and long-horizon thinking. A standout trait is the heavy emphasis on actionable insights, open discussions of culture and leadership, and a clear bridge between PE firms and the companies they back. Listeners are likely drawn to strategic business growth, operational excellence, and the human side of scaling private-equity-backed ventures.

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1. Bobby Ocampo
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