Founding and Managing a Private Equity Firm, Highs and Lows with Brad Nathan - Playbook Series

Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, Alex Rawlings welcomes back Brad Nathan, a seasoned private equity firm founder, to dive into the intricacies of starting and managing a PE firm. Brad shares first-hand experiences, detailing the triumphs and tribulations he's encountered and offering a comprehensive guide for navigating the competitive private equity landscape.

Episode Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction of today’s topic and guest, Brad Nathan.

[01:15] Exploration of Brad’s early career and the motivations behind starting his private equity firm.

[03:30] Challenges faced during the initial setup of the firm, including capital raising and team assembly.

[06:45] Strategies Brad implemented to overcome initial failures and secure the firm’s first successful deals.

[10:20] Key decisions and strategies that fueled the firm’s growth and expansion.

[13:50] Insights into the recruitment, culture building, and leadership styles vital for a successful PE firm.

[18:30] Stories of the highest highs and lowest lows in managing the firm.

[22:10] The most valuable lessons learned throughout Brad’s career and advice to aspiring private equity firm founders.

[25:40] Predictions on emerging trends and the evolution of the private equity industry.

[29:00] Listener Q&A session with Brad on specific challenges and advice on various scenarios in private equity.

[33:15] Summary of key insights shared by Brad and closing remarks.

 You can connect with Brad Nathan on LinkedIn by visiting his profile here. 

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