All posts by Jirehl Carlos
Excellence in Software Investing: JMI Equity’s Larry Contrella
12.11.24
Interviews
In this episode we speak with Larry Contrella, Partner at JMI Equity, a growth equity firm focused on investing in leading software companies. Today, the Firm’s portfolio represents $9 billion in combined revenue, $75 billion in aggregate enterprise value, and over 37,000 jobs. Larry joined the firm in 2010 and focuses on investments in … Continue reading Excellence in Software Investing: JMI Equity’s Larry Contrella
Top Woman Growth Investor & Leader: Madison Dearborn’s Elizabeth Betten
12.04.24
Interviews
In this episode we speak with Elizabeth Betten, Partner and Co-Head of Healthcare at Madison Dearborn Partners. Elizabeth was recognized by GrowthCap as a Top Woman Leader in Growth Investing of 2024. Madison Dearborn has a history in Chicago that dates back to the early 1980s when its founders built a $2.6 billion management … Continue reading Top Woman Growth Investor & Leader: Madison Dearborn’s Elizabeth Betten
Leaders in Healthcare Growth Investing: Spectrum Equity’s Jeff Haywood and Steve LeSieur
11.27.24
Interviews
In this episode we speak with Jeff Haywood and Steve LeSieur, Managing Directors and co-heads of Spectrum Equity’s healthcare investments since 2015. For the past two years, Jeff and Steve have been recognized by GrowthCap as Top 25 Healthcare Investors. Spectrum Equity is a leading growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support to … Continue reading Leaders in Healthcare Growth Investing: Spectrum Equity’s Jeff Haywood and Steve LeSieur
Elevated Leadership in Software: Unit4’s Mike Ettling
11.20.24
Interviews
In this episode we speak with Mike Ettling, the CEO of Unit4, a software company that specializes in the professional services, public services, education, and nonprofit sectors. Mike was recognized by The Software Report as a Top 50 SaaS CEO of 2023. Unit 4’s integrated suite of AI-powered ERP software solutions built on a … Continue reading Elevated Leadership in Software: Unit4’s Mike Ettling
Growth Investing Titan: Summit Partners CEO Peter Chung
11.13.24
Interviews
In this episode we speak with Peter Chung, CEO and Managing Director of leading global growth investment firm Summit Partners. For over 40 years, Summit has partnered with profitable, category-leading companies and their leadership teams seeking to build best-in-class businesses by leveraging their deep industry expertise and their Peak Performance Group value enhancement platform. … Continue reading Growth Investing Titan: Summit Partners CEO Peter Chung
Exceptional Software Investor: Silversmith’s Jim Quagliaroli
11.06.24
Interviews
In this episode we speak with Jim Quagliaroli, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Silversmith Capital Partners, a Boston-based growth equity firm focused on partnering with, and supporting, the best entrepreneurs in growing technology and healthcare companies. Founded in 2015, the firm has $3.3 billion under management across four funds. Jim has served as Managing … Continue reading Exceptional Software Investor: Silversmith’s Jim Quagliaroli
The Top Private Debt Firms of 2024
11.06.24
Awards
GrowthCap is pleased to announce The Top Private Debt Firms of 2024. In an era when companies, primarily in the middle market, are focused on identifying capital providers who are flexible and can act quickly, it is important that they discern the best possible partner for the long run. We evaluated the nominated private debt … Continue reading The Top Private Debt Firms of 2024
Redefining Financial Services for Healthcare Professionals: Earned Wealth’s John Clendening
10.31.24
Interviews
In this episode we speak with John Clendening, the Founder and CEO of Earned Wealth, a tech-enabled financial services firm focused exclusively on the needs of medical professionals. Because Earned understands the ins and outs of a doctor’s career, clients benefit from specially trained fiduciary advisors and technology that plans and adjusts for changes … Continue reading Redefining Financial Services for Healthcare Professionals: Earned Wealth’s John Clendening
Ahead of the Data Boom: Compass Datacenters’ Chris Crosby
10.30.24
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with Chris Crosby, the CEO of Compass Datacenters, a company that designs and constructs data centers for some of the world’s largest hyperscalers and cloud providers on campuses across the globe. The company has taken in over $4 billion of capital and is backed by Ontario Teachers and Brookfield, among … Continue reading Ahead of the Data Boom: Compass Datacenters’ Chris Crosby
