Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast

Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast

Hugh MacArthur, Bain & Company

Episodes 159
Avg. Duration 16m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Hugh MacArthur, Chairman of Bain & Company's Global Private Equity practice, interviews leading experts on the trends and opportunities that will redefine the private equity industry.

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Bain's Private Equity Midyear Report 2026: Executive Summary

Jun 08, 2026 12m

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

Jun 02, 2026 33m

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

May 26, 2026 19m

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

May 19, 2026 23m

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

Apr 21, 2026 14m

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

Apr 07, 2026 27m

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

Mar 24, 2026 15m

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

Mar 10, 2026 23m

We ask a pioneer of modern infrastructure how to invest across booms, busts, and technological revolutions.

Dry Powder: Live from NEXUS 2026

Feb 25, 2026 28m

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

Feb 23, 2026 16m

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

Feb 17, 2026 11m

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

Feb 03, 2026 14m

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?

Jan 20, 2026 13m

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?

Jan 13, 2026 22m

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

Dec 16, 2025 5m

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

Dec 09, 2025 13m

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

Dec 02, 2025 12m

How does TA find the time — and the manpower — to sift through 40,000 companies a year?

Early Innings w/ Goldman Sachs’ Kristin Olson

Nov 11, 2025 13m

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

Oct 28, 2025 19m

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

Oct 14, 2025 15m

Permira’s Co-CEO reveals how a sector-embedded, operator-led value creation team drives revenue growth across their portfolio.

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