Private Equity Value Creation Podcast
Get behind-the-scenes access to the minds shaping the world of Private Equity and hear captivating stories about transactions and investments. Learn about the innovative approaches leading investors, operators, advisors and bankers employ to drive sustainable growth and create enterprise value.
Whether you're looking to enhance your investment acumen, grow your PE-backed business, or simply stay informed about the latest trends in private equity, this podcast is your gateway to the intricate art of value creation.
Featuring guests from companies including:
Episodes
Ep.25: Dan Cremons of Accelera Partners
Winning the First 100 Days After an Investment
Ep.26: Matthew Stevens of Stevens.VC
Helping Early Stage Companies to Professionalize and Add Value
Ep.22: Ripan Kadakia of ZMC
How to Be of Service to Your Portfolio Companies
Ep.23: Joanna Arras of Baird Capital
How To Succeed in the Current Venture Market
Ep.24: Chirag Shah of Wavecrest Growth Partners
How to Increase Enterprise Value with
Organic Growth Levers
Ep.19: Narbe Alexandrian of Define Capital
An Essential Guide to the Capital Stack and Choosing Investors
Ep.20: Kevin Mosley of Jurassic Capital
How to Use SaaS Benchmarks to Build a Better Business
Ep.21: Dirk Sahlmer of saas.group
A Long-Term Approach to Profitable SaaS Company Growth
Ep.16: Lauren Bonner of MBM Capital
The Value of Steady Growth in a ‘Unicorn or Bust’ VC Environment
Ep.17: Legal, Tax and Accounting Panel
Essential Guide To Preparing for a Successful Founder Exit
Ep.18: Highlights From the 2023 Season
Ep.13: Krista Morgan of Stage Fund
How Companies Can Rebound By Refocusing on Profitability
Ep.14: Andrew Pierno of XO Capital
How to Leverage the Opportunity in Micro SaaS Investments
Ep.15: Sunil Grover of True Blue Partners
How to Help Companies Grow With a Corporate Finance Perspective
Ep.10: Allen Duan of B Capital Group
5 Pillars of Value Creation for Minority Investors
Ep.11: Cody Lee of Summit Partners
What You Need to Know About Marketing in Portcos
Ep.12: Justin Johnson of Camber Partners
Maximizing Returns of PLG Software Investments
Ep.7: Vinny Prajka of JMI Equity
How to Use ICPs and Segmentation as a Foundation for Scale
Ep.8: George Rossolatos of CBGF
How to Build Sustainable Growth with a Long Term Investment Approach
Ep.9: Matt Gallagher of Hg Capital
How to Increase Sales Efficiency with Data and Strategy
Ep.4: Zane Tarence of Founders Advisors
What Makes a Business Investment-Grade
Ep.5: Mariza Warshawsky of Assembly Group
How to Hire the Right Team To Grow Your Portfolio Companies
Ep.6: AJ Gandhi of Marlin Equity Partners
6 Needle Movers for Organic Growth
Ep.1: Daniel Pianko of Achieve Partners
How to Stand Out in the War for Capital with Talent Development
Ep.2: Bryce Youngren of Polaris Growth Fund
How to Deliver Big Returns on Small Companies with a Founder-Friendly Approach
Ep.3: Mike Devine of Fortra
How Marketing Needs to Evolve for a High-Growth Company
Hosted by
Shiv Narayanan
Shiv is the Founder and CEO of How To SaaS. As an advisor, consultant, and fractional CMO, Shiv has helped Private Equity investors and CEOs generate hundreds of millions of dollars in enterprise value with marketing and demand gen.
Prior to How To SaaS, Shiv was the CMO of Wild Apricot, which was acquired by Personify and Rubicon Technology Partners in October 2017 and eventually flipped to Pamlico Capital in August 2018.
