Middle-Market Execs Felt Confident in Q2. Will They Remain Optimistic?
On the podcast, Kevin Depew, RSM's deputy chief economist, discussed how midsize companies are faring as they cope with tariffs and technological change.
Podcasts
Aberdeen Standard Investments’ Senior Investment Director Has Some Advice for GPs
On the podcast, Whit Matthews described what he looks for in managers and the biggest mistakes he sees PE firms make during succession planning.
PitchBook’s Research Director on Emerging Areas for PE Investment
On the podcast, PitchBook's Nizar Tarhuni discussed PE investment in opportunity zones and why tech deals are attracting private equity interest.
SoulCycle Co-Founder Elizabeth Cutler’s Entrepreneurial Insights
SoulCycle co-founder Elizabeth Cutler reflects on the company's early days, what it was like to sell the business, and the advice she offers entrepreneurs.
An Inside Look at Trimble’s M&A Strategy
Trimble's director of corporate development describes what makes a target attractive, how his team is structured, and what he wants to see from bankers.
Former LVMH Exec Pauline Brown on Building Better Brands
Pauline Brown, the former chairman of North America for LVMH, offers insight from her career as an operator and investor in the luxury goods industry.
How to Get Hired at a Private Equity-Owned Company
Our latest podcast episode explores what it takes to thrive at a PE-owned company, how compensation is changing, and strategies for attracting talent.
Trade, Tariffs & Cannabis: What They Mean for the Middle Market
This week on the podcast, leaders from ACG's Detroit, Western Michigan and Toronto chapters offer middle-market perspectives on trade, tariffs and cannabis.
Canada’s Consul General in Detroit Talks Cross-Border Trade
This week on the podcast, Consul General Joseph Comartin weighs in on the U.S.-Canada trade relationship, the impact of tariffs and a collaborative infrastructure project.
How to Invest in the Lower Middle Market
Plante Moran's Matt Petrucci and Prospect Partners' Brett Holcomb describe how PE investors and advisers work with entrepreneurs to grow their companies.