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Episode 84

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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
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Episode 50

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Christina Pai

Fort Point Capital

Christina Pai, partner at Fort Point Capital, discusses her career path and private equity.

April 10, 2024 46 min 20 sec

Episode 49

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Mark Chesen

SSG Capital Advisors

Mark Chesen, founder of SSG Capital Advisors, discusses his career, SSG's growth, and the firm's continuity.

March 28, 2024 45 min 7 sec

Episode 48

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Ashley Hess

Baker Hostetler

Discussion with Ashley Hess on his journey, corporate law practice, and enthusiasm for blues music.

March 14, 2024 45 min 14 sec

Episode 47

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Chrisanne Corbett

KPMG Corporate Finance

Chrisanne Corbett discusses her career in investment banking at KPMG, following a childhood in Minnesota/CT.

February 22, 2024 43 min 18 sec

Episode 46

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Jon Skinner

PSP Partners

PSP Partners CEO Jon Skinner discusses his career path, PSP's culture, and his work with the Honor Foundation.

February 1, 2024 54 min 54 sec

Episode 45

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Andy Souder

RAF Equity

Andy Souder, VP of acquisitions at RAF Equity, discusses his career, RAF's evolution, and Bob Fox.

January 18, 2024 40 min 24 sec

Episode 44

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Bob Whalen

HB Global

HB Global CEO Bob Whalen discusses the firm's evolution, ESOP transition, HB Capital, and HVAC/commercial service valuations.

December 13, 2023 41 min 39 sec

Episode 43

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Brent Baxter

Association for Corporate Growth

CEO Brent Baxter of ACG discusses his vision, career path, and shares a favorite Italian dish with the hosts.

November 30, 2023 49 min 38 sec

Episode 42

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Jim Apple

The Sterling Group

Jim Apple of The Sterling Group discusses private equity, acquisitions, and recommends the Black Pumas.

November 16, 2023 45 min 52 sec

Episode 41

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Jim Andersen

Clearview Capital

Jim Andersen of Clearview Capital discusses early career, fund strategy, and firm culture.

November 2, 2023 43 min 25 sec

Episode 40

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Rob Brown

Lincoln International

Rob Brown (CEO of Lincoln International) discusses his career and firm, plus the "science of the pitch."

October 19, 2023 46 min 24 sec

Episode 39

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Nishen Radia

B. Riley Securities

Middle Market Musings' third season launches with Nishen Radia, Co-Head of M&A at B. Riley Securities.

September 28, 2023 44 min 53 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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