

Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast
Hugh MacArthur, Bain & Company
Hugh MacArthur, Chairman of Bain & Company's Global Private Equity practice, interviews leading experts on the trends and opportunities that will redefine the private equity industry.
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Dec 9, 2021 • 17min
When Software Eats the World of Finance
The podcast discusses the merging of the fintech and financial services industries, the rise of fintech as a major area of investment, the evolution of payments in the fintech industry, the impact of fintech on financial institutions, and the potential of the evolving crypto ecosystem for financial transformation.

Sep 21, 2021 • 13min
Bonus: Inside Bain's DEI Journey
There are no shortcuts, but there are breakthroughs.

Sep 8, 2021 • 20min
Could Private Equity Accelerate DEI?
An industry that has historically lagged on diversity may be poised to take the lead.

Aug 3, 2021 • 11min
The Midyear Private Equity Report in Brief
The industry has not only bounced back, it has tripled in size.Read the full report here: Private Equity’s Wild First-Half Ride

Jul 15, 2021 • 12min
From Analytics to Advanced Analytics: A Conversation with Hg’s Nic Humphries
One of Europe’s leading tech investors describes how Hg adopts the latest breakthroughs in advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning “as fast as we possibly can.”

Jul 8, 2021 • 16min
From Generalist to Sector Specialist: A Conversation with Hg’s Nic Humphries
One of Europe’s leading tech investors describes how Hg drilled down from industry to sector to sub-sector, and discovered its “sweet spot” for investing.

Jun 3, 2021 • 15min
The Missing Link to Mission Critical Talent
Your value creation plan is the key to building a strong team, setting clear goals and delivering results.Read the full report here: https://www.bain.com/insights/talent-decisions-global-private-equity-report-2021/

May 5, 2021 • 13min
Healthcare as National Defense
We consider a conceptual shift that has enormous implications for how the public and private sectors work together.

Apr 28, 2021 • 9min
Healthcare Heroics
We take stock of a remarkable year of changes to the healthcare sector, fueled by innumerable acts of “healthcare heroism.”

Mar 1, 2021 • 7min
Is the Classic Buyout Model Still Working?
The podcast discusses the changing landscape for classic buyout funds and the need for them to evolve and specialize. It also emphasizes proactive business acquisition, value creation, and the utilization of ESG strategy in private equity.


