Private Equity Experience
Demystify the world of private equity with insider knowledge.
Join hosts Ed Barton, Rory Liebhart, and Emily Sander - seasoned professionals who have worked from all angles as C-suite leaders, private equity managing directors, and investors.
In this podcast, they break down complex private equity concepts into everyday language. You'll gain a clear understanding of the PE landscape, key players, and market dynamics. Expect practical insights on deal-making, growth strategies for founders and management teams, and exit strategies. Plus, hear real-world examples and real-time breakdowns of trending news stories.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, considering selling your company to a private equity firm, or simply curious about this lucrative world, this podcast will help you navigate the private equity landscape with confidence.
Private Equity Experience
Latest Episodes
Should Private Equity Soften Its Image? (Why Investors Say Absolutely Not)
Is private equity still stuck with its 1980s "corporate raider" reputation, or has the industry evolved into something entirely different? In this episode of the Private Equity Experience Podcast, hosts Ed Barton, Rory Leaphart, and Em...
YMCA vs. Wall Street: The Multi-Billion Dollar War Over Local Sports
Is big business ruining the purity of youth sports, or is it funding the modern infrastructure families actually want?In this episode of the Private Equity Experience Podcast, hosts Ed Barton, Rory Liebhart, and Emily Sander dive into a...
Don’t Count Your Dollars Yet! The Truth About PE Valuations
Is the "Crazy Math" of private markets masking the truth about your investments?In this episode of the Private Equity Experience Podcast, hosts Rory Leaphart, Ed Barton, and Emily Sander break down a recent Wall Street Journal a...
Inside Saudi Arabia’s PIF: Liquidity Pressure, LIV Golf, and the Future of Private Equity Investments
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) once positioned itself as an unstoppable financial powerhouse, backing massive projects like LIV Golf, NEOM, and global sports investments. In this episode, the hosts break down why the $900 billion s...
High-Performance Teams vs Family Businesses in Private Equity
In this episode, the hosts explore a fundamental question in Private Equity: should you build a high-performance team of top external talent, or rely on trusted family members to run the business? Through real-world stories, they unpack the tra...