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The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection

Alex Rawlings
Private Equity
Value Creation
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Investment Strategies
Investment Strategy
Talent Management
Entrepreneurship
Venture Capital
Deal Origination
Exit Strategy
Healthcare
Executive Hiring
Due Diligence
Deal Flow
Investment Banking
Market Trends
Generative AI
Talent Acquisition
Acquisitions

Hosted by Alex Rawlings, Managing Partner of Raw Selection, a specialist executive search firm. Join us as we interview the leading experts in Private Equity, unlocking their secrets of success to share with you. Discover how some of the top Private Equity professionals got into Private Equity, how they rose to success and learn about some of the mistakes they made along the way.Alex has strong co... more

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In this episode of The Private Equity Podcast, Alex Rawlings speaks with David Bell, former Wharton Professor of Marketing and early-stage investor in consumer companies including Diapers.com, Warby Parker, Harry’s and Jet.com. David shares what he l... more

In this episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Adil Taha, a private equity operator specialising in the UK legal sector. They explore why private equity has struggled to scale law firms, the challenges of buy-and-build strategies, and why many legal busi... more

In this episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Shiv Narayanan, CEO of How to SaaS, about how private equity firms can use marketing and AI as value creation levers. They discuss why many B2B companies underinvest in marketing, how AI is changing buyer be... more

In this episode of the Raw Selection Private Equity Podcast, Alex Rawlings speaks with Christina Haxton about the relationship between private equity firms and portfolio company leadership teams.

They discuss how trust, communication, alignment, and... more

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Recent Guests

Adil Taha
Private equity operator focusing on the legal sector
Private equity executive, UK legal
Episode: Are law firms ripe for Private Equity investment
Shiv Narayanan
CEO of HowtoSass
HowtoSass
Episode: Why Most PE-Backed Companies Are Invisible to AI Search
Christina Haxton
Founder and Chief Executive of Center for Sustainable Strategies
Center for Sustainable Strategies
Episode: How to manage the priorities between the executive team and the investor
Paul Brennan
Private Equity backed CFO with Lindsay Precast experience
Lindsay Precast/The Jordan Company (context of exit)
Episode: The Hidden Mistakes Killing PE Value (And How to Fix Them)
Robert Irving
CEO of Buffalo Growth Partners
Buffalo Growth Partners - Independent sponsor/PE platform
Episode: From Founder to Three Exits Building a Services Company and Selling to Private Equity
Michael Arrieta
CEO and founder Garden City Equity
Garden City Equity
Episode: A different approach to Private Equity with Michael Arrieta
Nigel Green
Founder of C-suite, advisory on organic growth for equity-backed companies
C-suite
Episode: How to Drive Organic Growth in a Private Equity Backed Company
Jeff Helfgott
CEO of the Boardroom Salon, a private equity backed, multi-unit retail business
Boardroom Salon
Episode: How to Double EBITDA in 3 Years The Multi-Unit Retail Playbook
Mike Esposito
Co-managing partner at Franchise Equity Partners
Franchise Equity Partners
Episode: The investing strategy in the franchising and multi-unit retail sector

Host

Alex Rawlings
Host of The Private Equity Podcast ( Raw Selection ) with deep ties to PE industry through executive search; focused on practical, actionable insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Really enjoyed this week’s

    Really informative breakdown. Joe Basrawy was great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shirl787
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • A Must-Listen for Anyone Navigating the PE Landscape

    The Private Equity Podcast by Alex Rawlings has become a regular fixture in my listening routine—and for good reason. The guest selection is top-tier: real practitioners who have genuinely walked the talk across PE, operating partner, and CEO roles. These aren’t theorists—they’ve lived the deals, the leadership transitions, and the value-creation playbooks.

    Alex strikes the perfect balance between thoughtful curiosity and strategic depth. His probing questions consistently surface practical ins... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gaming kippies
    Netherlands10 months ago
  • Too many ads

    Too many ads

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MPggufrgh
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Data driven decision-making

    This episode is a must listen for private equity professionals eager to harness the power of data to drive smarter, faster, and more efficient decisions. Joe’s insights are both accessible and impactful, making this podcast an excellent resource for those looking to elevate their approach to reporting an analytics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PE Operator
    United Statesa year ago
  • Terrific team, great questions

    What a pleasure getting to know Alex Rawlings and Alexandra Offer and the Private Equity Podcast! They and their teammates work hard to create great podcasts through their questions and editing. Always worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philly rocks AT7
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience appreciates practical questions and candid guest insights; some notes on ad load.
Insightful, practitioner-focused episodes with real-world takeaways for PE and portfolio teams.
High-quality guests and thoughtful, data-driven discussions across PE topics.

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#104
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Apple Podcasts
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Apple Podcasts
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Saudi Arabia/Business/Investing
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#107
Chile/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#135
Ukraine/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#151
Singapore/Business

Talking Points

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Why Most PE-Backed Companies Are Invisible to AI Search
Q: What are the typical costs that you see, and how should PE firms think about spending to scale marketing?
Costs tend to be misaligned with growth goals, with four major mistake buckets: wrong focus/strategy, wrong spend in areas, wrong team, and wrong execution plan; the right approach is to optimize for efficient frontier in marketing spend and align with growth objectives.
Why Most PE-Backed Companies Are Invisible to AI Search
Q: What is one mistake that you see private equity or portfolio companies making?
In many cases there is marketing activity but it is treated as sales support; the main issue is lack of a data-driven focus to understand what's actually moving the needle, and there is often waste to be cut without harming revenue.
How to manage the priorities between the executive team and the investor
Q: How do you manage the balance between the private equity firm's expectations and the realities on the ground for the executive team during fast growth?
The key is to treat alignment as a collaborative, ongoing process—start with a shared why, ensure clarity on goals, metrics, and ownership, and maintain frequent, constructive communication to keep both sides moving together.
From Founder to Three Exits Building a Services Company and Selling to Private Equity
Q: What advice would you give to either private equity firms or portfolio executive teams on how to become the chosen one when they are in a process to acquire an add-on acquisition?
Focus on building a human-to-human connection and differentiating yourself beyond price. Develop a clear narrative about what matters to the owner—whether it's people, customers, legacy, or branding—and stay true to that story, while leveraging off-market relationships to demonstrate a unique fit.
How to Drive Organic Growth in a Private Equity Backed Company
Q: What does a good operating partner actually do in practice?
A good operating partner remains operational to share the cognitive load of leadership, helps the team think through hard decisions (like killing a product line or dissolving a channel), and ensures that the organization can execute rather than just plan. They de-risk decisions by providing clarity and conviction.

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The show centers on practical, practitioner-focused discussions about private equity—covering how portfolio companies scale, how value is created, and the realities of exits and roll-ups. Guests range from CFOs and operators to founders and independent sponsors, with recurring emphasis on leadership, governance, data-driven decision making, and disciplined execution across revenue growth, cost optimization, and post-acquisition integration. Notable threads include long-horizon, founder-friendly or operator-led approaches, the psychology of change during PE ownership, and real-world playbooks for sourcing, due diligence, and achieving sustainable EBITDA growth. A few episodes spotlight franchising, multi-unit retail, and AI-enabled portfolio... more

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