Strategy Simplified S18E4: Behind the Scenes at Stax: Private Equity Consulting with Brad Kuntz
May 23, 2025
Join Brad Kuntz, Senior Managing Director at Stax, as he unveils the inner workings of private equity consulting. Discover how Stax's unique small-team approach fosters deep client relationships and encourages curiosity among consultants. Brad shares valuable insights on adaptability in the face of industry shifts and offers tips for aspiring consultants, emphasizing the benefits of a supportive work culture. With a dash of personal adventure from his sailing experiences in Brazil, this conversation is both enlightening and inspiring!
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Stax's Private Equity Focus
- Stax focuses exclusively on private equity consulting with small, agile teams typically working 4-5 weeks per project.
- This specialization breeds deep expertise rapidly and adapts to clients' fast-paced deal cycles.
Industrial Sector Diligence Example
- Stax advised on a scaffolding and insulation business for industrial plants, revealing sticky, recurring revenue and big contracts.
- Using factory and plant counts helped define the total addressable market precisely.
Entrepreneurial Fit with Stax
- Brad views himself as entrepreneurial, drawn to firms with growth focus backed by investors.
- Stax's clear private equity growth emphasis and collaborative culture matched his career goals perfectly.