Private Equity Podcast: Karma School of Business
BluWavePrivate 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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 149 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusiness | |||
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Sean Mooney, Founder and CEO of BluWave, breaks down BluWave's Q2 2026 Private Equity Insights Report and what it signals for the second half of the year. He explains why renewed geopolitical volatility stalled due diligence to an all-time low, how P... more
Tim Billings, Senior Partner at Quad-C, joins Sean Mooney to discuss how the firm evaluates founder-led businesses and partners with "mountain climber" CEOs who want more than capital. He breaks down the traits Quad-C looks for, including superior se... more
In this Karma School of Business crossover episode, Sean Mooney is joined by Lloyd Metz, Managing Partner of ICV Partners; Doug McCormick, Managing Partner of Oridian Capital Partners; James Aylward, Chief Product and Technology Officer at BluWave; a... more
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
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So glad I came across this podcast. Such great conversations and easy to follow. Cheers!
Apple Podcasts5Sarahlynn05
United Statesa year ago - Doesn’t feel authentic
The conversations aren’t very practical but it also feels over-edited and unnatural.
Apple Podcasts2Water Street WisdomUnited 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 Podcasts5ChoirGirl_15United States2 years ago - This is a great listen for any business professional!
Super insightful.
Apple Podcasts5Podcast_girl_United States2 years ago - Must listen
This is a must listen podcast for any business professional.
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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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this podcast launched 4 years ago and published 149 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Tim Billings
2. James Aylward
3. Nathan Plummer
4. Bob Root
5. Bobby Ocampo
6. Tyler Ashley
7. Jim Murphy
8. Brett Holcomb
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