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Episode 93

A man with short brown hair wearing a blue checked suit jacket and light blue shirt sits in front of large windows, looking at the camera with a neutral expression—Chuck Thompson exudes quiet confidence.

BlackArch Partners

Chuck Thompson

Chuck Thompson reflects on his global career and shares perspectives on investment banking, industry specialization, and leading BlackArch while maintaining an active advisory practice.

September 30, 2026 44:27
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Episode 93

A man with short brown hair wearing a blue checked suit jacket and light blue shirt sits in front of large windows, looking at the camera with a neutral expression—Chuck Thompson exudes quiet confidence.

BlackArch Partners

Chuck Thompson

Chuck Thompson reflects on his global career and shares perspectives on investment banking, industry specialization, and leading BlackArch while maintaining an active advisory practice.

September 30, 2026 44:27

Episode 92

Mike Alberts, a man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a purple plaid suit jacket and blue shirt, smiles while standing in a bright, modern office with plants and glass walls in the background.

Cohere Capital

Mike Alberts

Mike Alberts discusses his path through investment banking, private equity, and operations, and how his experiences and passion for endurance sports shape his approach to deal sourcing and relationship building.

September 9, 2026 50:25

Episode 91

Two middle-aged men pose together indoors for a No Guest Episode. One wears a light green pullover over a collared shirt, while the other sports glasses, a blue shirt, and a plaid blazer. A light-colored wall serves as the background.

The No Guest Episode

For the Season Five finale, the hosts reflect on nearly 90 episodes, lessons from founders and investors, and the evolving private equity and M&A landscape, including the growing impact of technology and a more demanding investment environment.

July 29, 2026 57:47

Episode 90

A man with short brown hair, wearing a dark blazer and light blue collared shirt, is smiling at the camera with a blurred cityscape and river in the background, reflecting his professional role at Bain Capital.

John Connaughton

Bain Capital

John Connaughton reflects on the firm's evolution into one of the world's leading private equity firms, sharing insights on leadership, investing for exceptional returns, and Bain Capital's commitment to remaining privately held.

July 13, 2026 56:43

Episode 89

Morgan Witham, a woman with straight, dark hair and bangs, smiles at the camera while standing in front of a white brick wall. The image is in black and white.

Morgan Witham

Ficus Advisors

Morgan Witham shares insights on helping management teams navigate private equity ownership, reflects on her rise in the M&A industry, and discusses the leadership and resilience forged through personal adversity.

June 10, 2026 51:19

Episode 88

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a sleeveless brown top, smiles slightly while posing against a dark gray background, embodying the confidence and stability often associated with Permanent Equity.

Emily Holdman

Permanent Equity

Emily Holdman discusses the firm’s long-term investment philosophy, her journey from journalism and marketing into private equity, and how Permanent Equity’s patient capital model sets it apart in the market.

May 27, 2026 53:56

Episode 87

A man in a dark blue suit, white checkered shirt, and patterned tie smiles at the camera against a plain white background, representing Capstone Partners with professionalism and confidence.

John Ferrara

Capstone Partners

John Ferrara reflects on his unconventional path from professional baseball to investment banking, the growth and sale of Capstone, and the personal values that have shaped his leadership and career.

May 13, 2026 45 min 53 sec

Episode 86

A smiling bald man in a dark pinstripe suit, light blue shirt, and patterned tie stands indoors with blurred Mesirow Financial office windows in the background.

Rocky Pontikes

Mesirow Financial

Rocky Pontikes discusses his role in building the firm into a leading middle-market M&A advisor and shares perspectives on the evolving landscape of middle-market companies.

April 22, 2026 48 min 09 sec

Episode 85

A middle-aged man with gray hair, wearing a white dress shirt and a dark blazer, smiling at the camera against a white background.

Rick Horowitz

RAF Equity

Rick Horowitz shares the firm’s history, leadership transition from founder Bob Fox, and its commitment to long-term investing, alongside reflections on business legacy and classic Boston–Philadelphia sports rivalries.

April 8, 2026 55 min 11 sec

Episode 84

A middle-aged man with short brown hair, wearing glasses and a light blue collared shirt, smiles at the camera against a plain gray background—his confident poise reflects experience at the Wharton School and Theta Equity.

Peter Feder

The Wharton School & Theta Equity

Peter Fader discusses his work on Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) and his broader fascination with using data and analytics to understand patterns in business, sports, and popular culture.

March 11, 2026 48 min 58 sec

Episode 83

A middle-aged man with dark, slicked-back hair and light skin, dressed in a blue suit, white shirt, and teal tie, smiles slightly while posing against a neutral gray background—perfect for a Regions Securities executive profile.

Rit Amin

Regions Securities

Rit Amin reflects on his path to leading the firm’s capital markets expansion and key acquisitions, the culture of its 300+ bankers, and even shares his critiques of Ted Lasso.

February 25, 2026 50 min 26 sec

Episode 81

A man with short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a light blue shirt with rolled-up sleeves and a green zip-up vest. The bright blue background reflects his professional role at Incline Equity Partners in private equity investment.

Jack Glover

Incline Equity Partners

Are MMM listeners desirous to hear from the builder of a multi-billion-dollar investment complex, or from a guy who effuses about Dr. Dre’s iconic debut album? If so, our conversation with Jack Glover checks both boxes….and then some.

January 28, 2026 55 min 20 sec
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Meet our hosts

Hosted by longtime friends and industry veterans Charlie Gifford of New Heritage Capital and Andy Greenberg of Greenberg Variations Capital, Middle Market Musings blends insight with humor – equal parts informative and entertaining.

While Charlie and Andy have no plans to quit their day jobs (or become media darlings), the podcast has struck a chord with listeners, lasting far longer than even they expected—and showing no signs of slowing down. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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