Introduction

On BDO’s latest Private Equity PErspectives podcast episode , Brett Hickey, founder and CEO of Star Mountain Capital, and Engin Okaya, executive managing director at Prudential Private Capital, joined host Todd Kinney to discuss:

• AI and other emerging technologies: How PE firms and their portcos can strategically leverage new and impactful tools to gain a competitive edge.
• The increasing focus on portco talent: Why strategic recruitment and retention efforts remain a top priority for PE firms and their portco leaders.
• PE’s evolving approach to value creation: How PE firms are creatively optimizing their portcos while navigating challenging headwinds.