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Private Equity FunCast

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

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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Most B2B software companies have more growth left in what they already sell. This framework shows exactly where to find it — and where to stop looking. Jim Milbery and Paul Stansik walk through the Ansoff Matrix, a simple four-quadrant tool for organ... more

Most B2B sales reps are professionally trained to make you like them in 30 minutes. But when you're recruiting salespeople, likability doesn't guarantee success. Make the wrong hire and you can lose two years and a chunk of your growth plan. In this ... more

Most private equity firms claim to use a leather-bound "value creation" bible nobody's allowed to touch. The truth? It's more of a Cheesecake Factory menu. In this episode, Paul and Jim break down what operating partners actually do once the deal clo... more

In 1995, the typical "PE operating team" was a few old-timer ex-CEOs. Today there are 20,000 of them. Cass and Paul from ParkerGale's ops team sit down with Devin to walk through how private equity operations actually evolved — from the "I got a guy"... more

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Recent Guests

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
Jennifer Nelson
CEO of Izzy Software
Izzy Software
Episode: Modernizing Legacy Systems: The CNX Journey from Green Screens to Great Screens
Leah Reich
User experience researcher with a diverse background in sociology and literature
Mozilla, previously at Instagram and Spotify
Episode: Marionettes, Metrics, and Medieval French Lit: A Conversation on UX and Life with Leah Reich
Sameer Shamsi
Co-head of GP Led Secondaries at Houlihan Lokey
Houlihan Lokey
Episode: Continuation Vehicles 101 with Houlihan Lokey
Matt Van Itallie
Founder and CEO at SEMA Software
SEMA Software
Episode: Enhancing Technical Due Diligence with SEMA Software
Jeremy Burton
CEO of Observe
Observe
Episode: AI-Powered observability with Jeremy Burton

Hosts

Devin Mathews
Partner at ParkerGale Capital and host; frequent speaker on private equity and technology-enabled investing.
Jim Milbery
Partner at ParkerGale Capital and host; focuses on private equity strategy and portfolio value creation.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 590 ratings
  • Multifaceted

    Entertaining, Informational, Varied guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick Numbers
    United States2 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

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Some reviews note episodes can feel unfocused or overly long, with calls for tighter structure.
Guests and topics are generally well-received when focused on PE fundamentals and software/AI in portfolios.
Listeners appreciate the actionable PE and tech insights and the hosts' practical, no-nonsense banter.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#122
Hong Kong/Business
Apple Podcasts
#223
United Arab Emirates/Business
Apple Podcasts
#233
Argentina/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Continuation Vehicles 101 with Houlihan Lokey
Q: So how does management get treated in that situation?
Management is often allowed to take some liquidity while rolling a majority of their equity into the new fund, maintaining alignment with the new investors.
Continuation Vehicles 101 with Houlihan Lokey
Q: How do you find yourself in secondaries? Just right place at the right time?
Sameer indicates that there wasn't a clear career path historically for this field, but now there's more institutional interest and opportunities for students to explore secondaries.
From Hype to Impact: Deploying GenAI in Real Businesses with Chris Taylor of Fractional AI
Q: How do you encourage clients to start with Gen AI projects?
Taylor suggests finding quick wins with projects that can be executed in two to four months, rather than larger, longer-term projects that require extensive infrastructure investment.
From Hype to Impact: Deploying GenAI in Real Businesses with Chris Taylor of Fractional AI
Q: How do you handle the AI hallucination effect?
Taylor explains that the hardest part is understanding how well the existing system performs and establishing a baseline to compare against the new AI systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Private Equity FunCast

What is Private Equity FunCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the practical applications of technology in middle-market companies, with a focus on private equity-enabled operational improvements. Conversations orbit fundraising realities, software and AI adoption in portfolio companies, and the human side of building teams, driving growth, and modernizing legacy systems. Episodes often mix tactical how-tos (fund formation, LP communications, sourcing, and due diligence) with candid operator anecdotes and market outlooks, giving listeners actionable takeaways for investing in and operating tech-enabled businesses. A standout characteristic is the blend of deep private equity experience with hands-on tech and product insights, often anchored by two partners from a prominent mid-mark... more

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2. Scott Middleton
3. Richard Malone
4. Rob Swanson
5. Jennifer Nelson
6. Leah Reich
7. Sameer Shamsi
8. Matt Van Itallie

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