Don Lipari

The founder of a major private equity firm discusses his project to lower the cost of college education.

The chairman of Washington DC-based advocacy group American Investment Council, which seeks to tell the “good stories” of the private equity industry.

Interview with the founder of New York-based private equity firm New Mountain Capital.

Rodney Cohen, Head of Private Equity at Black Diamond Capital Management, talks about which sectors he finds interesting amid the downturn, and which sectors he is likely to avoid.

Having co-led the middle-market private equity business of The Carlyle Group, Rodney Cohen recently joined Connecticut-based Black Diamond Capital Management to lead the firm’s distressed-for-control business. In a wide-ranging conversation with RSM’s Don Lipari, Cohen describes his transition to Black Diamond, the firm’s approach to investing, and the right way of thinking about the “real…

A Zoom interview with the founders of Sun Capital about how the firm is faring amid economic disruption.

Funder Marc Leder of Sun Capital gives an overview of a research initiative that explores ways for people to improve their lives. Learn more here .

Marc Leder, co-founder of Sun Capital Partners, discusses one of his favorite deals – the brisk turnaround of Raybestos Powertrain, a supplier of parts to the automotive industry that was facing liquidation. An unexpected price rise saw Leder fielding worried phone calls from top car executives.

The current economic environment and investment implications.

The success of Sun Capital was born of hard experience and determined refocusing, according to its co-founder Marc Leder. In an interview, Leder discusses the scepticism that he and co-founder Rodger Krause faced as young ex-investment bankers trying to close deals and raise capital without an investment track record. Leder explains how the firm ended…

The importance of culture, values and China at a major private equity firm.

The founder and CEO of New Mountain Capital discusses a stunning a 40+ year in PE, why he started his firm and how important it is to leave a legacy.

The head of Argand Partners, a private equity firm, discusses his transformative role at the Parkinson’s Foundation.

From Castle Harlan to globally-focused Argand Partners.

What will “better, faster, cheaper” fintech mean for financial services?

Pine Brook’s Howard Newman shares his outlook for global energy demand.

How Howard Newman went from a small town to a large private equity firm.

Why Arsenal Capital is so excited about the innovative companies it backs.

How two of Arsenal’s first three deals provided painful lessons.

Permira’s Tom Lister talks the firm’s highly successful Hugo Boss deal.

Permira’s Tom Lister remembers his days with Ted Forstmann.

Permira’s Tom Lister talks about the “fantastic” culture of the global firm.

Jay Jordan reflects on his passion for Notre Dame University as a trustee and former alum.

Will there be a rebirth of US manufacturing?

How a ‘Missouri boy’ founded what is today a dominant middle-market buyout firm.

How Stewart Kohl’s career in private equity was driven by an ability to connect with people.

What drove private equity deal activity in 2016 and what are the top predictions for deals in 2017?

The Co-CEO of Riverside explains the appeal of the lower middle market.

How Carlyle sourced the Beats deal, and how the meeting between two titans from different worlds happened.

The partner who leads Carlyle’s middle-market investment group discusses his career path.

How Carlyle’s middle-market team looks for value as well as benefits from the mega-deal team expertise.

Audax Group’s co-CEO on what he’s learned from doing 500 add-ons—and when Mitt Romney looked ready to wring his neck.

Carlyle Group managing director Rodney Cohen on what he has to do to get deals done.

An interview with New Mountain founder Steve Klinsky.

Having co-led the middle-market private equity business of The Carlyle Group, Rodney Cohen recently joined Connecticut-based Black Diamond Capital Management to lead the firm’s distressed-for-control business. In a wide-ranging conversation with RSM’s Don Lipari, Cohen describes his transition to Black Diamond, the firm’s approach to investing, and the right way of thinking about the…

How the Sun Capital portfolio is faring amid unprecedented disruption, and what the co-founders learned from prior recessions

Marc Leder discusses why he left Lehman Brothers to co-found Boca Raton-based Sun Capital Partners.

Part of Privcap’s Powerhouses in Private Equity interview series.

What drove private equity deal activity in 2016 and what are the top predictions for deals in 2017?

A roundup of thought leadership about private equity portfolio operations