The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection

Alex Rawlings

Private Equity

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Customer Focus

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Investment Strategy

Growth Strategies

Value Creation

Mergers and Acquisitions

Investment Banking

Microcap Private Equity

Organizational Structure

Profitability

Leadership

Data-Driven Management

Exit Strategy

Financial Planning and Analysis

Artificial Intelligence

Neurodiversity

Employee Engagement

Consumer Industry

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	203	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	BusinessSelf-ImprovementEducationInvesting

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Latest Episodes

Balance Sheet First Investing Like an Operator, Not Traditional PE

In this episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Andrew Sachs, Founder of Mauloa, about why he believes the traditional private equity model is fundamentally flawed — and what a long-term alternative looks like.

After starting his career at Morgan Stanley... more

17 Mar 2026 • 21 min

The lessons from Formula 1 to 22 acquisitions by a Private Equity-backed CTO

In this episode, Alex sits down with Peter Rossi, a UK-based CTO with 25+ years in technology and 15 years in commercial leadership. From running trackside IT at McLaren to leading 22 acquisitions in a PE-backed group, Peter shares hard-earned lesson... more

10 Mar 2026 • 22 min

What Two PE Exits Taught James About Winning as a CFO

In this episode, host Alex Rawlings welcomes James Carver, a seasoned CFO with two private equity-backed exits under his belt. James shares his unique journey from the trading desk to executive leadership, and unpacks valuable lessons from navigating... more

3 Mar 2026 • 28 min

Learnings from a $1BN+ exit and 300 investments in Private Equity

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In this episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Richard Fitzgerald of CapitalSpring, a private equity firm specializing in foodservice and multi-location consumer businesses. Richard shares insights into CapitalSpring’s differentiated, ... more

24 Feb 2026 • 22 min

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Recent Guests

Andrew Sachs

Founding partner of Mauloa, private equity investor focused on long-hold, operator-style value creation

Mauloa

Episode: Balance Sheet First Investing Like an Operator, Not Traditional PE

Peter Rossi

Private Equity-backed Chief Technology Officer

Former McLaren trackside IT, PE-backed CTO

Episode: The lessons from Formula 1 to 22 acquisitions by a Private Equity-backed CTO

James Carver

Private equity backed chief financial officer with two exits

Episode: What Two PE Exits Taught James About Winning as a CFO

Richard Fitzgerald

Co-founder and managing partner of CapitalSpring

CapitalSpring

Episode: Learnings from a $1BN+ exit and 300 investments in Private Equity

Giovanni Zangani

Managing Partner of Maestro Equity, focused on investing in retail and consumer sectors in Vietnam.

Maestro Equity

Episode: Emerging markets investing in the consumer & retail sector

Tim Schulte

Value Creation Partner at Council Capital, a private equity firm focusing on healthcare investments.

Council Capital

Episode: How Private equity Firm Council Capital Approach Value Creation

Brad Pilcher

Partner of Bonaccord Capital Partners and co-founder, focused on mid-market GP Stakes investing.

Bonaccord Capital Partners

Episode: A GP Stakes Perspective on the Professionalisation of Private Equity

Eric Wiklendt

Managing Director of SpeySide Equity, with extensive experience in private equity and operational roles

SpeySide Equity

Episode: An investors value creation plan for $100M+ revenue companies

Cyril Aboujaoude

Co-founder of TioPo Capital, a private equity firm based in London

TioPo Capital

Episode: The Real Due Diligence | What Makes or Breaks a Deal

Host

Alex Rawlings

Host of The Private Equity Podcast; Managing Partner at Raw Selection; specializes in PE industry connections across Europe and North America.

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 Kingdom6 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
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Gaming kippies
Netherlands7 months ago
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MPggufrgh
United Kingdom10 months 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.
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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!
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Philly rocks AT7
United Statesa year ago

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Guests are real practitioners with hands-on PE experience.

Content quality is high with substantive insights; some episodes feature strong guest lineups but varying ad lengths.

Sound quality and editing are generally praised, with occasional critiques about pacing.

The host asks thoughtful, strategic questions and digs into practical takeaways.

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Apple Podcasts	#201	Canada/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#18	Poland/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#53	South Africa/Business/Investing
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Apple Podcasts	#109	Indonesia/Business/Investing
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What Two PE Exits Taught James About Winning as a CFO

Q: What was most attractive about how your team conducted acquisitions that made you stand out to sellers?

Sellers valued the culture and openness, the collaborative approach that invited their input, and the commitment to preserve the existing leadership and culture rather than imposing a new way of operating; this built trust and sometimes led to accepting lower valuations because of the process.

What Two PE Exits Taught James About Winning as a CFO

Q: What was the biggest challenge you faced during the acquisition phase when you completed five acquisitions in your last role?

The biggest challenge was easing the nervousness of the sellers and maintaining a transparent, collaborative process with them, including a structured foundation for the deal and post-acquisition integration; using third-party guidance and a formal process helped smooth negotiations and set expectations.

Building a Value Creation Machine & Scaling a Private Equity Firm

Q: How do you structure your operations value creation team?

You hire generalists with great business acumen who can partner with management, offering support and ensuring business continuity even when management teams are absent.

Building a Value Creation Machine & Scaling a Private Equity Firm

Q: What inspired your decision to expand the firm outside of the US and into Europe?

The decision was driven by the belief that they could execute effectively on their core strategy in adjacent markets like Europe.

Learnings from a $1BN+ exit and 300 investments in Private Equity

Q: What insights did you gain from the recent exit to Bain Capital?

Labor model efficiency was a key learning, with less reliance on labor leading to better resilience during challenging times.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on private equity practice, value creation, and leadership within portfolio companies. Episodes highlight deal processes, exits, operational improvement, and governance, often illustrated with real-world CFOs, operating partners, and PE executives sharing actionable playbooks. A notable pattern is the blend of practitioner-led insights—ranging from deal sourcing and financing to post-close integration, governance, and scaling across regions or specializations. A standout aspect is the frequent exploration of how technology, data, and AI intersect with PE value creation, along with perspectives on professionalizing the industry (GP stakes, operating partner models, and talent systems). Potential listeners will f... more

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