Three experts discuss how ESG has moved from a ‘why’ discussion to ‘how’ these principles should be implemented by a private equity firm. Topics include the rise of LP demand for diversity and inclusion and climate change data, portfolio-level versus company-level reporting, and the importance of viewing as a tool for value creation, not just…

On-demand webinar. Three private equity value-creation experts discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by GPs during the pandemic, and what comes next. Human capital stands out as the top priority, they agree, with the war for talent made even more complex in a resurgent economy and new remote work era. Also discussed is the need…

An interview with Adam Blumenthal, Founder and Managing Partner of New York-based private equity firm Blue Wolf Capital Partners. Blumenthal discusses his firm’s carefully constructed approach to adding value via ESG principles, as well as private equity’s unique ability to influence the practices of its portfolio companies. Also discussed – the low-hanging fruit of governance…

A conversation with KKR’s Neil Brown, who takes a deep dive into the effect that a massive disruption of the global supply chain is having on businesses. Brown, a Managing Director for the KKR Global Institute and KKR Infrastructure, discusses the impact of digital services, changing consumer priorities, the US-China relationship and the future of…

Part 2 of a podcast interview. Michael Kumin of Great Hill Partners describes how two portfolio companies, Wayfair and TodayTix, have performed in the pandemic. Kumin also discusses the boom in home spending and the wait for the return of live entertainment.

An interview with Northleaf Capital Partners’ Michael Flood and Matt Shafer covering capital support for portfolio companies, emerging GPs and investing in a COVID environment.

Two experts from RSM discuss how IT and cybersecurity are becoming critical areas for private equity value protection and creation.

For many CEOs, a company’s IT function can appear to be “expensive,” and therefore get a cost-cutting target placed on it. While there are smart ways to reduce the cost of IT and cybersecurity while maintaining quality, corporate leaders should be aware that cost-reduction without proper planning can have second-order, deleterious effects on the…

A discussion with private equity experts from Thomas H. Lee, Bain & Co., and Automation Anywhere. The report is based on the popular Privcap podcast series: “Transformative Investing with Robotic Process Automation (RPA).”