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Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal

Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo
Private Equity
Leadership
Qlik
Raptor Technologies
Financial Technology
Nasdaq
Bottomline
Artificial Intelligence
Mentorship
Software Industry
HCSS
Foundation Software
Acquisitions
Data Analytics
K-12 School Safety
School Safety
Payments
Carl Thoma
Sailpoint

Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal podcast takes you behind the scenes of one of the largest software investors in the world. You'll hear the strategies and stories behind building Thoma Bravo’s portfolio of innovative, industry-leading software and technology companies. Presented by Orlando Bravo, “Wall Street’s best dealmaker” (Forbes), each episode offers a first-person account from the deal leads a... more

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In this episode of Behind the Deal, Thoma Bravo Partner Carl Press and Principal Adam Kinalski are joined by Exostar CEO Richard Addi to tell the story behind one of the firm’s most hard-fought investments.

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At Thoma Bravo’s 2025 AI Summit, Partner Hudson Smith sits down with Olo Founder and CEO Noah Glass to unpack one of the firm’s most compelling recent investments.

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In this episode of Beyond the Deal, Thoma Bravo Senior Partner A.J. Rohde and Principal Peter Hernandez sit down with Nearmap CEO Andy Watt for a candid conversation about leadership, culture and building a global technology company from Australia.

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In this episode of Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal, Senior Partner A.J. Rohde and Principal Peter Hernandez sit down with Nearmap CEO Andy Watt to unpack Thoma Bravo’s investment in Nearmap and the company’s evolution from an aerial imagery provider in... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Watt
CEO of Nearmap
Nearmap
Episode: From Scotland to Sydney: Andy Watt on Leading Nearmap’s Global Growth
Holden Spaht
Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo
Episode: Inside Thoma Bravo: Holden Spaht & Brian Jaffee on Building Performance Through Mentorship & Entrepreneurial Spirit
Brian Jaffee
Partner at Thoma Bravo
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Episode: Inside Thoma Bravo: Holden Spaht & Brian Jaffee on Building Performance Through Mentorship & Entrepreneurial Spirit
Jason Passwaters
CEO and co-founder of Intel 471
Intel 471
Episode: Intel 471: From Bootstrapped Cyber Intel to Enterprise Leader
Mark Arena
Co-founder of Intel 471 and former Australian Federal Police member
Intel 471
Episode: Intel 471: From Bootstrapped Cyber Intel to Enterprise Leader
Arvind Krishna
CEO of IBM
IBM
Episode: Orlando Bravo and IBM CEO Arvind Krishna on AI, the Future of Software, and IBM’s $34B Red Hat Deal
David Sides
CEO of NextGen Healthcare, previously held leadership roles in healthcare IT organizations including Teladoc.
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Episode: How NextGen Healthcare Aims to Achieve Better Healthcare Outcomes for All
Steve Daly
CEO of Instructure
Instructure
Episode: How Instructure Grew into a Leading EdTech for K-12, Higher Ed, and Professionals
Andre Durand
Founding CEO of Ping Identity
Ping Identity
Episode: How Ping Identity Mastered Identity Security for Global Enterprises

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Orlando Bravo
Founder and Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo; noted as a leading software dealmaker with broad portfolio experience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    This podcast is fascinating! I learn so much every episode about deal making from some of the best investors out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaaS Sweetie
    United States2 years ago
  • They say you can’t eat IRR for dinner…

    …but that’s clearly not the case for these wizards!!! 10/10 pod 🤌🏻🤌🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MOIC hunter
    United States2 years ago
  • exceptional

    awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JVo12
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great insights!

    Great insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lord VMI
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Story of Operational Grit!

    Learn from the best software operators on how to navigate an external crisis and come out stronger on the other side!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JJA_1990
    United States3 years ago

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Insightful deal-level storytelling that clarifies complex software exits.
Candid leadership and operational lessons for tech executives.
Great examples of cross-border collaboration and portfolio value creation.
Strong emphasis on mentorship and culture in high-growth environments.

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From Infantry to Intelligence: Grit, Discipline, and the Making of a Founder
Q: Did you know how consuming founding and running a company would be?
We had an inkling, but also understood that both Mark and I are driven to ensure its success, which makes it consuming by nature.
From Infantry to Intelligence: Grit, Discipline, and the Making of a Founder
Q: When did you decide to bootstrap the business and how did your family react?
We decided together to bootstrap, knowing we had resilience if it didn't work out, and my wife fully supported my decision.
From Infantry to Intelligence: Grit, Discipline, and the Making of a Founder
Q: How has your experience in the Marines influenced the type of leader you are today?
It has instilled skills like leadership, attention to detail, discipline, and resourcefulness which are vital in my role as CEO.
Scaling Enterprise Software with AI: Holden Spaht with Anaplan CEO Charles Gottdiener and Coupa CEO Leagh Turner
Q: How are you dealing with change management on the user side regarding AI?
Emphasizing partnerships with trusted companies, establishing AI governance, and encouraging functional leaders to build their own AI strategies.
Scaling Enterprise Software with AI: Holden Spaht with Anaplan CEO Charles Gottdiener and Coupa CEO Leagh Turner
Q: How does the productivity improvement change the way you think about future hiring?
The focus will be on shifting resources to the highest priorities, potentially slowing headcount growth and redirecting more resources to AI initiatives.

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