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Private Equity FunCast

Jim Milbery and Devin Mathews
Private Equity
Artificial Intelligence
Parkergale Capital
Value Creation
Search Funds
Risk Mitigation
Observability
Software Industry
Product Market Fit
Operational Rhythm
IBM I
Cloud Computing
Venture Capital
Quality Of Earnings
Entrepreneurship
Exit Strategy
Cybersecurity
Product Development
Secondaries
2025

Your favorite GP's favorite podcast. Occasionally insightful, always entertaining. Deep dives into how private equity works, what happens after the deal closes, how money gets raised, and how companies get bought and sold. And everything in between with healthy doses of pop culture and humor. Straight from the team at ParkerGale Capital. For educational and entertainment purposes only. Not investm... more

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Your 401(k) is about to get access to private equity, but how, in what form, and at what price are all still TBD. Which is kind of a problem for such a big change. The pitch for putting private markets in retirement accounts is all about fairness: re... more

AI is reshaping the consulting industry faster than the internet or remote work ever did. Some say the industry's days are numbered. So why are Anthropic and OpenAI building PE-backed consulting firms of their own? And how will private equity firms a... more

Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of software investing, forcing private equity firms to adapt quickly and carefully. In this episode, we're joined by the team from Code & Co., one of the leading AI and tech due diligence firms serving pr... more

It's hard to execute today. Growth has slowed, and costs are up. If you own, advise, or operate a PE-backed company, this episode offers a behind the scenes look at some plays you can run to execute your way through the chop.

Paul Stansik and Jim M... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Umscheid
CEO of Investor Group Services (IGS)
IGS
Episode: Will AI Kill Consulting? (w/ IGS CEO Matt Umscheid)
Dan (Code & Co)
Co-founder at Code & Co, due diligence expert
Code & Co
Episode: How Private Equity Is Rethinking AI & Tech Due Diligence (According to Code & Co.)
Lukas (Code & Co)
Co-founder at Code & Co, due diligence expert
Code & Co
Episode: How Private Equity Is Rethinking AI & Tech Due Diligence (According to Code & Co.)
Kirby (Code & Co)
North American lead, Code & Co
Code & Co
Episode: How Private Equity Is Rethinking AI & Tech Due Diligence (According to Code & Co.)
Kyle Roemer
Head of Data and AI at Accordion
Accordion
Episode: Inside Private Equity's AI-led Transformation (w/ Kyle Roemer of Accordion)
Paul Stansik
Partner at ParkerGale Capital
ParkerGale Capital
Episode: You Just Bought A Company. Now What?
Scott Middleton
CEO and founder of Terem Capital.
Terem Capital
Episode: Software Holdcos in Australia
Richard Malone
Managing Director at CNX
CNX Corp
Episode: Modernizing Legacy Systems: The CNX Journey from Green Screens to Great Screens
Rob Swanson
Co-founder of CNX
CNX Corp
Episode: Modernizing Legacy Systems: The CNX Journey from Green Screens to Great Screens

Hosts

Devin Mathews
Host and ParkerGale Capital deal partner with recurring involvement across episodes.
Jim Milbery
Co-host and ParkerGale Capital partner, active across episodes focusing on PE operations and dealmaking.
Niko Ivanisevic
Host researching and commenting on private equity topics with a focus on deal execution.
Liz Xu
Co-host providing market context and operator perspectives on PE-backed software and operations.
Paul Stansik
Operating partner and host shaping discussions around deal execution and portfolio operations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 592 ratings
  • Multifaceted

    Entertaining, Informational, Varied guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick Numbers
    United States3 months ago
  • Episodes could be tighter

    Love this podcast overall. Episodes are all over the place, more rambling, more non sequiturs lately vs the early years. Having a clearer outline of the conversation would be huge. Jim and Devin episodes are significantly better than when other people do the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    nbsfmc
    United Statesa year ago
  • Episodes could be tighter

    Love this podcast overall. Episodes have been all over the place, more rambling, more non sequiturs vs the early years. Having a clearer outline of the conversation would be huge.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nbsfmc
    United States2 years ago
  • The Parker Gale team share their learnings on PE through fun and experiences hosts. Already a good listen for anyone in the business.

    Audible
    5
    Vikesh
    United States3 years ago
  • The best PE podcast

    The Parker Gale team share their learnings on PE through fun and experiences hosts. Already a good listen for anyone in the business.

    Audible
    5
    Vikesh
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, it's a solid mix of entertaining banter and practical PE content.
Strong resource for PE professionals and operators seeking real-world playbooks.
Listeners praise the clarity and energy, with calls for more tightly structured episodes sometimes heard.
Guests and hosts offer actionable frameworks, though some episodes feel longer than needed.

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#171
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Talking Points

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Will AI Kill Consulting? (w/ IGS CEO Matt Umscheid)
Q: What changes should PE firms expect from AI in finance?
AI tools will enable sharper analytics, faster close cycles, and more strategic financial planning, allowing CFOs to spend more time on value-add activities rather than routine data processing.
Will AI Kill Consulting? (w/ IGS CEO Matt Umscheid)
Q: What are red flags when hiring an AI consultant?
Leading with technology without understanding the specific problem, and lacking domain language alignment or hands-on engineering capability, are major red flags; the best projects require clear problem ownership and integrated engineering.
Will AI Kill Consulting? (w/ IGS CEO Matt Umscheid)
Q: How has AI adoption evolved in consulting over the last two years?
AI has progressed from isolated pilots to widespread embedding across middle-market firms, with large players investing heavily but the real client experience evolving at the delivery level rather than through flashy tools alone.
Will AI Kill Consulting? (w/ IGS CEO Matt Umscheid)
Q: Who are you and what is IGS?
IGS is a go-to commercial diligence and go-to-market provider that collaborates with PE-backed businesses to assess deals, embed AI-enabled processes, and transform portfolio companies through practical, scalable solutions.
AI-First (Whatever That Means): Hiring Product & Engineering Leaders with Sean Lucq from SPMB
Q: What advice would you give CTOs or Chief Product Officers who want to move into a PE-backed portfolio company?
Be prepared to speak clearly about the measurable impact of your past initiatives on the business.

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This show dives into the mechanics of private equity, with practical discussions on value creation, portfolio operations, deal sourcing, and exits. Episodes frequently explore how operating partners drive growth, how to hire and structure teams in portfolio companies, and how AI and technology are reshaping software investments. Listeners often hear real-world playbooks, templates, and frameworks (from growth strategy to due diligence) anchored by operators from ParkerGale Capital. The tone blends actionable insights with candid industry banter, making it useful for professionals across investing, portfolio operations, and corporate strategy who want tangible takeaways they can apply in real-world deals and company-building efforts.

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1. Matt Umscheid
2. Dan (Code & Co)
3. Lukas (Code & Co)
4. Kirby (Code & Co)
5. Kyle Roemer
6. Paul Stansik
7. Scott Middleton
8. Richard Malone

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