Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast
Hugh MacArthur, Bain & Company
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Bain's Private Equity Midyear Report 2026: Executive Summary
Private equity is not in a crisis — rather, it’s stuck. The issue isn’t capital; it’s confidence. Read Bain’s 2026 Midyear Private Equity Report here. Register for our live webinar here.
Software as a Coworker w/ Vista's Robert Smith
The CEO of Vista Equity Partners explains what it will take to win the “agentic revolution.”
Exiting Well in Tough Markets w/ Apollo’s David Sambur
In part two of our interview series, the Co-Head of Private Equity at Apollo shares how they return capital well ahead of schedule and how they’re applying “clean sheet thinking” to AI.
Buying Well at Scale w/ Apollo’s David Sambur
We ask the Co-Head of Private Equity at Apollo how he scours “less trafficked” parts of the market and how his team spreads ideas across a disparate set of industries, from casinos to airlines to…
New Normal, New Opportunities w/ Triton’s Peder Prahl
In part two of our interview series, we ask the CEO of Triton how higher interest rates, constrained leverage, and rising macro uncertainty are creating fresh opportunities for disciplined investors.
Buying Before the Theme w/ Triton’s Peder Prahl
We ask the founding CEO of Triton how he invests in areas “before they become themes," and how he has built an organization that is both deeply entrepreneurial and strictly disciplined.
Infrastructure's Next Frontiers w/ Stonepeak’s Michael Dorrell
In part two of our infrastructure series, the Stonepeak CEO explains how he’s zeroing in on investment opportunities across the energy sector and why logistics infrastructure could see surging demand…
Mastering the Infrastructure Cycle w/ Stonepeak’s Michael Dorrell
We ask a pioneer of modern infrastructure how to invest across booms, busts, and technological revolutions.
Dry Powder: Live from NEXUS 2026
Jennifer Choi, CEO of ILPA, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the current mood among LPs, the mainstreaming of continuation vehicles, and the accelerating race to retail capital.
Bain & Company’s Global Private Equity Report 2026: Executive Summary
A glance at the top-line numbers would suggest the industry is gaining traction, but is it? Read the full 2026 Global Private Equity Report, here. Register for our webinar on March 5, here.
Megafund Capabilities on a Mid-market Budget w/ Gryphon's David Andrews
In part two of our interview with Gryphon’s co-CEO, we discover why his $11 billion firm built a 40-person ops team—something most middle-market firms wouldn’t even contemplate.
Spotting the Downturn Early and Coming Out Ahead w/ Gryphon's David Andrews
We ask the co-CEO of Gryphon Investors how he foresaw one of the harshest cycles in the industry’s history and when he thinks it may finally break.
What Kind of AI Cycle Are We Actually In?
The question for investors is not whether AI will boom or bust, but who may be unwittingly subsidizing the buildout.
Macro Update: What Could Derail 2026?
Bain’s leading macroeconomic expert examines the cracks beneath the surface of the US market and how investors should prepare for post-globalization realities.
Nothing Is Fundamentally Broken … Yet Again
If you follow me on LinkedIn, you’ve probably seen some of my weekly musings on the state of the private equity industry. One post from earlier this year struck a particular nerve. Titled “It’s Time…
Yards After the Catch w/ TA’s Hythem El-Nazer
In part two of our interview series, we explore how TA hits the ground running on value creation.
Finding a Needle in a Haystack w/ TA’s Hythem El-Nazer
How does TA find the time — and the manpower — to sift through 40,000 companies a year?
Early Innings w/ Goldman Sachs’ Kristin Olson
In part two of our interview series with Kristin Olson, Global Head of Alternatives for Wealth at Goldman Sachs, we consider how Goldman Sachs is positioning itself for scale and just how far the…
Building the Future of Private Wealth Portfolios w/ Goldman Sachs’ Kristin Olson
Kristin Olson, global head of alternatives for wealth at Goldman Sachs, explains how her team is preparing for more than 30% yearly growth in the individual investor space.
Bending the Revenue Curve w/ Permira’s Dipan Patel
Permira’s Co-CEO reveals how a sector-embedded, operator-led value creation team drives revenue growth across their portfolio.
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