The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection

Alex Rawlings

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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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Scaling Your Business the Playbook Series with Andrew Towne

Welcome to another episode of the Private Equity Podcast. Today, I’m joined by Andrew Towne, Partner at Olympus Pines. We break down what it really takes to grow a portfolio company—hiring the right team, aligning goals, building execution plans, and... more

22 Apr 2025 • 43 min

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The Outlook for the Private Credit Market from Hamilton Lane's Nayef Perry

Welcome to another episode of the Private Equity Podcast, today I’m joined by Nayef Perry, Head of Direct Credit at Hamilton Lane. We dive into the state of the private credit market—where the opportunities are, how interest rates are shaping returns... more

15 Apr 2025 • 23 min

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Micro Cap Investing Pitfalls & Opportunities with Ben Claremon

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In this episode of The Private Equity Podcast, Alex Rawlings sits down with Ben Claremon, Partner at Devonshire Partners, a lower middle-market PE firm investing in micro and nano-cap businesses. Ben shares insights into why PE firms ov... more

8 Apr 2025 • 31 min

The Growth of the Private Equity Secondaries Market and What is Coming with Cari Lodge

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection. In this week's episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Cari Lodge, a seasoned investor with 25 years in private equity secondaries. They explore the market’s rapid growth from $2 billion to $16... more

1 Apr 2025 • 26 min

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Recent Guests

Ben Claremon

Partner at Devonshire Partners, focused on lower to middle market private equity and micro cap investments.

Devonshire Partners

Episode: Micro Cap Investing Pitfalls & Opportunities with Ben Claremon

Cari Lodge

Managing Director and Head of Secondaries at CF Private Equity

CF Private Equity

Episode: The Growth of the Private Equity Secondaries Market and What is Coming with Cari Lodge

Tracie Kelly

Director of Marketing at Exellere, a private equity firm

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Episode: How Private Equity Firms Are Adopting Marketing at the Firm Level with Tracie Kelly

Brent Burnett

Global Head of Infrastructure and Real Assets at Hamilton Lane

Hamilton Lane

Episode: The Hamilton Lane Take On The Infrastructure Sector Now and Beyond With Brent Burnett

John Dahlgren

VP of Talent at SBJ Capital, focusing on operating partner talent and portfolio executive hiring.

SBJ Capital

Episode: How to Generate Deal Flow From Your Talent Focused Operating Partner With John Dahlgren

Ron Ramanujan

Technology Transformation Operating Partner

Episode: Using AI and Technology to Drive Value Creation in Private Equity with Ron Ramanujam

Jeff Wigle

Managing Director at Banyan Capital Partners

Banyan Capital Partners

Episode: Shifting from Founder-Led to Data-Driven Decision Making in Private Equity with Jeff Wigle

Sanjay Chandra

Managing partner of Trinity Investors, a private equity firm

Trinity Investors

Episode: Driving SME Growth to Double-Digit Exit Multiples with Sanjay Chandra

Brad Armstrong

Partner at Lovell Minnick with over 20 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, and operations.

Lovell Minnick

Episode: The Power of Simplicity Done Right With Brad Armstrong

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Alex Rawlings

Host and Managing Partner of Raw Selection, an executive search firm specializing in private equity. He engages leading experts to share their secrets of success and industry insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings

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
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PE Operator
United States4 months 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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5
Philly rocks AT7
United States5 months ago
Great conversation about being an Operating Partner in PE with Alex Rawlings !
Fun conversation with the Raw Selection team about being an Operating Partner in the Private Equity world. Candid, lively, informative.
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Joe Le Toon
United States7 months ago
An incredible and insightful PE podcast
Every guest/ conversation with Alex provides new and refreshing insights and ideas in the world of Private Equity. Every conversation is different, every guests journey is different and I always learn something from these or at the very least - take away 1 thing, 1 thing that can change my mindset or the way I work. It’s worth taking some time out if your day to have a listen! Enjoy
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Kackend
United Kingdoma year ago
Great pod!!
Recently stumbled upon this podcast and it’s been a delight. Transitioning from the VC sector into corporate financing, I’m looking forward to making new connections in the world of PE.
Apple Podcasts
5
papio2
United Statesa year ago

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Insightful podcast offering actionable strategies for private equity professionals.

Diverse topics keep the content fresh and appealing to varying interests within private equity.

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Apple Podcasts	#169	Canada/Business/Investing
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Micro Cap Investing Pitfalls & Opportunities with Ben Claremon

Q: What do you think from a private equity perspective, aside from those areas, why are private equity not spending a lot of time in these kind of small public companies?

Ben notes that there are skills mismatches and perceived execution risks that inhibit private equity firms from engaging in the public markets, as well as a preference for easier deals.

Micro Cap Investing Pitfalls & Opportunities with Ben Claremon

Q: What's one mistake that you see private equity firms or portfolio companies making, and what would you suggest to correct them?

Ben highlights that the lower middle market has become overcrowded, and suggests firms should open their perspective to include the public market as well.

How Private Equity Firms Are Adopting Marketing at the Firm Level with Tracie Kelly

Q: Tell us about your route into private equity, because marketing isn't a common role that we see in private equity.

Tracie began her career in a temporary marketing role at KRG Capital and helped build their marketing strategy from the ground up.

How Private Equity Firms Are Adopting Marketing at the Firm Level with Tracie Kelly

Q: What's one mistake that you see private equity firms or portfolio companies making, and what would you suggest to correct them?

Many firms are hesitant to adopt modern technology in their operations, which creates inefficiencies and limits scalability.

The Growth of the Private Equity Secondaries Market and What is Coming with Cari Lodge

Q: What do you read? What do you watch? What do you listen to?

I read secondary investors, private equity analysts, and enjoy publications like The Economist.

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