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Episode 90

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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
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Episode 22

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Tarrus Richardson

IMB Partners

Tarrus Richardson discusses his deal-making career, from family business roots to founding IMB Partners PE fund.

June 16, 2022 46 min 5 sec

Episode 21

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Chris Williams

Avesi Partners

Chris Williams discusses his career in M&A with Harris Williams and his current role at Avesi Partners PE fund.

May 13, 2022 46 min 14 sec

Episode 20

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Delaware Private Markets Club

University of Delaware

Andy & Charlie join the University of Delaware's Private Markets Club to discuss origin stories and field questions.

May 5, 2022 47 min 37 sec

Episode 19

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Jeri Harman

Avante Capital Partners

Jeri Harman (Avante Capital Partners) discusses emotional intelligence, building her fund, culture, and impact investing.

April 21, 2022 45 min 39 sec

Episode 18

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Bill Tyson

Fifth Third Bank

Bill Tyson, M&A Head at Fifth Third Bank, discusses his 37-year career, culture, trust, and working during Covid.

March 30, 2022 45 min 5 sec

Episode 17

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Bruce Fenton

Troutman Pepper

Bruce Fenton discusses M&A, the law firm landscape, and power shifts among private business owners.

March 10, 2022 42 min 39 sec

Episode 16

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Jon Lemelman

Classify / Riverside Partners

Jon Lemelman on deal making at Riverside Partners and co-founding Classify, a new software application.

February 17, 2022 39 min 51 sec

Episode 15

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Eugene Fama

University of Chicago – Booth

Nobel laureate Eugene Fama discusses financial markets, efficient market hypothesis, private equity, and current issues.

January 21, 2022 42 min 19 sec

Episode 14

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Joe Conte

Standish Management

Joe Conte on his career evolution from attorney to M&A to fund administrator, and his diet and fitness.

January 20, 2022 43 min 6 sec

Episode 13

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Jay Jester

Plexus Capital

Jay Jester of Plexus Capital discusses the evolution of private equity and its "four waves."

January 6, 2022 45 min 34 sec

Episode 12

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Eric Zoller

Sixpoint Partners

Sixpoint Partners founder Eric Zoller discusses the company's sale to PNC Bank and the evolution of private equity.

December 16, 2021 43 min 49 sec

Episode 11

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Lauren Mulholland

MiddleGround Capital

MiddleGround Capital's Lauren Mulholland on growth, operational focus, and DEIG principles.

November 5, 2021 42 min 4 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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