
Orlando Bravo
Managing partner and co-founder of Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity firm focused on software and technology investments; featured to discuss deal activity and AI's impact on markets.
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Dec 28, 2021 • 1h 7min
Orlando Bravo - The Art of Software Buyouts - [Invest Like the Best, EP. 257]
Orlando Bravo, co-founder and Managing Partner of Thoma Bravo, shares insights from his extensive experience in private equity and software investments. He discusses the evolution of growth equity, emphasizing the shift towards profitability in tech markets. Orlando explores what it means to be a market leader in cybersecurity, the need for operational improvements in private equity, and the critical role of talent and diversity in fostering innovation. He also offers valuable career advice for young professionals, highlighting the importance of mentorship and hard work.

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Feb 6, 2023 • 54min
20VC: Thoma Bravo's Orlando Bravo on Why Now is The New Normal, Why Every Company in the World is Worth its Future Cashflows, The Three Core Elements Thoma Bravo Need to See in Any Potential Deal & Orlando's Relationship to Risk, Wealth and Parenting
Orlando Bravo, the Founder and Managing Partner of Thoma Bravo, shares his insights on value investing and software buyouts. He emphasizes that every company is worth its future cash flows and reveals the three crucial elements he looks for in potential deals. Orlando discusses his journey from Puerto Rico to becoming a top dealmaker, influenced by key mentors, and reflects on the changing landscape of the software industry. Additionally, he offers poignant thoughts on wealth, parenting, and the importance of balance in professional and personal fulfillment.

Oct 7, 2025 • 42min
SOTS 2nd Hour: Goldman Sachs Vice Chair, Orlando Bravo Talks Tech, & Movers To Know 10/7/25
Robert Kaplan, former Dallas Fed president and Goldman Sachs vice chair, shares insights on inflation and labor market dynamics, amid a government shutdown. He discusses the cautious stance on Fed rate cuts and the rise of gold amidst fiscal concerns. Joining him, Orlando Bravo, co-founder of Thoma Bravo, argues that AI is driving substantial growth, distinguishing it from a bubble. He explores AI's transformative effects on software and warns of potential job displacement in call centers, all while advocating for savvy investment choices in the private market.

Apr 18, 2024 • 8min
Beyond the Partnership Between Carl Thoma and Orlando Bravo
Carl Thoma and Orlando Bravo, co-founders and managing partners of Thoma Bravo, dive deep into their impactful partnership. They highlight the significance of company culture and effective communication in driving investment success. The duo shares insights on mastering leadership transitions in private equity, stressing the value of humility and strong relationships. They also explore the evolution of the software industry, from licensed models to SaaS, and express excitement for future innovations and challenges ahead.

Apr 11, 2024 • 38min
How Carl Thoma and Orlando Bravo Built the Largest Tech Buyout Firm
Co-Founders and Managing Partners Orlando Bravo and Carl Thoma discuss building Thoma Bravo, industry consolidation, successful deal-making, learning from mistakes, building trust, private equity culture, and teamwork for success in the tech buyout world.