Deal by Deal: A Private Equity Podcast

Welcome to Deal-by-Deal, a Podcast by McGuireWoods. Deal-by-Deal invites you to conversations with experienced independent sponsors and other private equity professionals. Join McGuireWoods partners Greg Hawver and Jeff Brooker as they explore middle-market Private Equity M&A to provide you with timely insights and relevant takeaways. McGuireWoods is a full-service firm providing legal and public affairs solutions to corporate, individual, and nonprofit clients worldwide for more than 200 years collectively. Our commitment to excellence in everything we do gives our clients a competitive edge in everything they do. Our law firm, over its 186-year history, has earned the loyalty of our many long-standing clients with a deep understanding of their businesses, and broad skills in corporate transactions, high-stakes disputes, and complex regulatory and compliance matters. To learn more about McGuireWoods or to contact us, please visit our website at mcguirewoods.com. This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

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  Episode #40

  AI in Private Equity - Supercharging Outcomes with Custom AI Solutions

  Sep 15, 202625 min

  The biggest AI opportunities may be hiding where ChatGPT and Claude reach their limits. Parag Vaish , cofounder of NextNow, joins host Greg Hawver to explain how private equity firms can move beyond off-the-shelf AI and build custom capabilities that create a real competitive edge. Drawing on a career spanning Tesla, Google, and Evolv Technology, Parag shares how NextNow approaches AI through first-principles problem-solving and a focus on measurable business outcomes. One example: a playground equipment portfolio company multiplied its leads more than tenfold from an unlikely data source. He also makes the case for why opportunity creation should come before job replacement. Tune in for a practical playbook on turning AI into real EBITDA gains. Connect and Learn More ☑️ Parag Vaish | LinkedIn ☑️ NextNow | LinkedIn | Instagram ☑️ Greg Hawver | LinkedIn ☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

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  Episode #39

  Wearing Multiple Hats in the I.S. Ecosystem: The DPO&Co Story

  Jun 22, 202630 min

  What happens when a consulting firm decides to start leading M&A transactions and, separately, writing checks into the very deals it consults on? Clint Simkins of DPO&Co joins host Greg Hawver to answer that question, tracing the firm's evolution from a strategy consulting shop into a fully integrated platform spanning consulting, QoE and transaction advisory services, principal investing, and a $100 million fund raise. Clint explains how scrutinizing value creation plans — including spotting internal contradictions that other LPs never get to — is the first place DPO looks when evaluating a deal. He also details how DPO's commercial HVAC roll-up has completed 20 transactions in just 22 months. Tune in for a rare look inside a firm that has built a compounding edge across every stage of the independent sponsor ecosystem. Connect and Learn More ☑️ Clint Simkins | LinkedIn ☑️ DPO&CO | LinkedIn ☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

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  Episode #38

  Practical Guidance for Private Equity Investors in the First 100 Days Post-Acquisition

  Jan 14, 202618 minS0

  <p>The deal closes, the M&A lawyers step away, and the real work begins. That’s when recently acquired companies turn to e2E to professionalize their finance and HR functions. In this conversation with host Greg Hawver, e2E founder and CEO Nancy McCullough pulls back the curtain on the first 100 days after acquisition. From “opportunities” that e2E often finds when it walks in the door to recommended tools that drive efficiency, Nancy reflects on 13 years at the helm. With e2E itself acquired just one year ago, she also provides the perspective of an entrepreneur’s “journey to...

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  Episode #37

  Debt Financing from LOI to Close: An Expert's Guide

  Nov 20, 202533 minS0

  <p>When’s the best time to engage a debt advisor? “Earlier is better,” says Parm Atwal, managing director at Configure Partners, a credit-oriented investment bank. In this conversation with host Greg Hawver, Parm breaks down the life cycle of debt financing based on a hypothetical independent sponsor or private equity fund under LOI with a manufacturing company. Tune in as he shares how Configure strategizes with its clients and what his “crystal ball” reveals about the market landscape. </p><h2>Connect and Learn More</h2><p>☑️ Parm Atwal | LinkedIn</p><p>☑️ Configure Partners | LinkedIn</p><p>☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram |  X</p><p>☑️...

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  Episode #36

  Trends in Executive Comp for Private Equity Portfolio Companies – with Andrew Skowronski

  Sep 24, 202531 minS0

  <p>The scenario is this: an independent sponsor is acquiring a manufacturing company for $50 million. Andrew Skowronski, an executive compensation partner at McGuireWoods, outlines the lifecycle of this hypothetical transaction with host Greg Hawver. Guided by assumptions such as a meaningful rollover and a CEO that the buyer likes, Andrew covers practical negotiation strategies, structural considerations between C-corps and LLCs, and emerging trends in severance arrangements that scale with tenure. </p><h2>Connect and Learn More</h2><p>☑️ Andrew Skowronski | LinkedIn</p><p>☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram |  X</p><p>☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music</p><p>This podcast was recorded a...

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