
Growth Capital Podcast The Human Side of Private Equity: Building Businesses That Last with Rob Regan
🏗️ Growth Capital Podcast — Episode 50 🏗️
Private equity isn’t just about capital—it’s about connection.
In this episode, Justin Dixon sits down with Rob Regan, Principal of Business Development at Boyne Capital, to explore why the most successful investors put people first.
Rob’s journey—from military intelligence and diplomacy to private equity dealmaking—reveals how trust, empathy, and disciplined leadership build companies that stand the test of time.
They discuss:
🔹 The people-first approach behind Boyne Capital’s founder-friendly investments
🔹 How relationship intelligence beats financial modeling in driving lasting value
🔹 Why adding human capital matters more than replacing it
🔹 How AI is reshaping due diligence and portfolio strategy in private equity
🔹 What discipline and humility from military life teach us about leadership and growth
Whether you’re a founder considering outside capital, a PE professional, or a startup operator, this episode dives deep into the mindset that sustains real, human-centered growth.
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