Welcome to Not So Private Equity. The goal of the show is twofold: 1. To dispel common myths and explore misconceptions about the asset class and 2. To help everyday people understand private equity Each week we talk to guests that have built a career in private equity and we cover a wide range of topics: from fund raising to transactions, to executing value creation plans...and everything in between. We are sponsored by ECA-Partners, a project staffing and executive search firm focused on private equity. We are excited about exploring the wonderful world of private equity with you!
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May 28, 2026Episode 1838 min
Season 2 Episode 18: Vanessa Goolsby - VGA
In this episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Vanessa Goolsby, GTM & AI Growth Advisor and Bestselling Author. Vanessa joined us to talk about her new book, "The $100M Push", outlining the 4 decisions that PE-backed CEOs need to make to bridge the gap between strategy and execution to deliver growth in the first 100 days and beyond.ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/VGA: https://vanessagoolsby.com/
November 13, 2025Episode 1726 min
Season 2 Episode 17: Jeff Collins - Cloverlay
In this episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Jeff Collins, Managing Partner at Cloverlay.Jeff joins us to share his thought-provoking approach to investing, and explains how Cloverlay creates value across their portfolio of overlooked and uncorrelated real-world assets.ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/Cloverlay: https://www.cloverlay.com/
November 11, 2025Episode 1624 min
Season 2 Episode 16: Monty Yort - GenNx360 Capital Partners
In this episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Monty Yort, Managing Partner at GenNx360.Monty joins us to talk about their unique playbook for scaling lower middle-market businesses through a proactive and operator-led, buy-and-build strategy plus disciplined organic growth.ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/GenNx360: https://gennx360.com/
July 16, 2025Episode 1520 min
Season 2 Episode 15: Kade Thomas - Emory Oak Partners
In this episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Kade Thomas, Founder & CEO at Emory Oak Partners.Kade joins us to share how his passion for entrepreneurship led him to private equity and what differentiates Emory Oak's approach from other private equity firms.ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/Emory Oak: https://www.emoryoak.com/
March 14, 2025Episode 1444 min
Season 2 Episode 14: How to Win with a PE Mindset
Learn how to think like a CEO to guide a company to scale, think differently and navigate crisis.Joe Gerber, seasoned CEO, COO and Private Equity Operating Advisor, joins us to talk about his extensive experience in transforming and scaling companies for growth, and leading them to successful exits.ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/
December 11, 2024Episode 1326 min
Season 2 Episode 13: Where PE-Backed GTM Meets AI
In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Russell Findlay, a Private Equity Operating Partner and Marketing Executive.
Russ joins us to talk about his experience in private equity, the evolution of the Operating Partner Role, AI as a Growth Multiplier and common pitfalls CEOs in PE-backed companies should avoid.
ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/
November 26, 2024Episode 1232 min
Season 2 Episode 12: Ralph Shayne - Altamont Capital Partners
In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Ralph Shayne, Operating Partner at Altamont Capital Partners.
Ralph joins us to talk about the nuances of his role as an investor and board member.
Altamont Capital Partners: https://altamontcapital.com/
ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/
November 7, 2024Episode 1131 min
Season 2 Episode 11: Beyond the Numbers: How a COO Drives Real Value in PE-Backed Companies
In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Paul Gouge, Fractional Strategic Advisor at Observe.
Paul is a seasoned operations leader joining us to share his experience and takeaways from leading numerous business transformations in private equity-backed companies.
Observe: https://www.observeyourfuture.com/
ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/
July 2, 2024Episode 1027 min
Season 2 Episode 10: Jason Campbell - Heritage Wealth Management
In this week's episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Jason Campbell, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Heritage Wealth Management.
Jason joins us to talk about the role allocators play in the private equity world, and how he helps clients navigate investing in private equity funds.
Disclaimer:
Heritage Wealth Management, Inc. (“HWMI”) is an SEC-registered investment adviser; however, this does not imply any level of skill or training and no inference of such should be made. The opinions expressed herein are as of the date of publication and are provided for informational purposes only. Content will not be updated after publication and should not be considered current after the publication date. We provide historical content for transparency purposes only. All opinions are subject to change without notice and due to changes in the market or economic conditions may not necessarily come to pass. Mention of a security should not be considered a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell the security, and any securities mentioned may be held by HWMI for client portfolios. HWMI does not become a fiduciary to any listener, reader or other person or entity by the person’s use of or access to the material. The listener or reader assumes the responsibility of evaluating the merits and risks associated with the use of any information or other content and for any decisions based on such content.
Heritage Wealth Management: https://www.hwmi.com/
ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/
April 10, 2024Episode 922 min
Season 2 Episode 9: Leading Through Acquisition: Operations and Marketing Insights
In this episode of Not So Private Equity, we welcome Summer Hagens, Brand & Marketing Strategy Advisor at Centrae, and Karrie Drobnick, CEO at The Strategic Five.
Summer and Karrie join us to share their learnings from leading a company through a merger and acquisition, and talk about how a fractional leader can be transformational to a company going through an acquisition.
The Strategic Five: https://thestrategicfive.com/
Centrae: https://centrae.com/
ECA: https://www.eca-partners.com/
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