All posts by Jirehl Carlos
Growth Buyouts in Healthcare: Frazier’s Nader Naini
03.13.24
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with Nader Naini, Managing Partner of Frazier Healthcare Partners. Nader joined the firm in 1991 and has served on Frazier’s Management Committee, Investment Committee, and led its Growth Buyout practice since 1995. Under his leadership, the Growth Buyout team has scaled from an initial team of four to over sixty … Continue reading Growth Buyouts in Healthcare: Frazier’s Nader Naini
Leading Cloud Software for Insurance: Applied Systems’ Taylor Rhodes
03.06.24
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with Taylor Rhodes, CEO of Applied Systems, the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and an innovation leader, Applied is the world’s largest provider of agency and brokerage management systems. Taylor joined Applied in 2019 after serving … Continue reading Leading Cloud Software for Insurance: Applied Systems’ Taylor Rhodes
North America Software Leader: Hg’s Alan Cline
02.28.24
Interviews
In this episode we speak with Alan Cline, Hg’s Head of North America, a Partner and a member of Hg’s Senior Leadership Team. He leads the firm’s activity across the USA and Canada. Alan has a long and impressive track record across leadership, tech investing and operations, having built the Foundation Fund within Vista Equity, … Continue reading North America Software Leader: Hg’s Alan Cline
The Top Growth Equity Firms of 2023
02.28.24
Awards
It is our distinct pleasure to announce this year’s Top Growth Equity Firms. After ten years of conducting this annual awards process, we decided to expand the number of awardees for two primary reasons. Firstly, our aim has always been to better inform CEOs and LPs of the best growth equity firms to partner with … Continue reading The Top Growth Equity Firms of 2023
Advanced Threat Intelligence: HYAS’ David Ratner
02.21.24
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with David Ratner, CEO of HYAS, a cybersecurity company leading the charge in the war against attacks of all kinds, including ransomware, supply-chain attacks, phishing, and trojans. David’s career spans various areas of software and technology, from writing code for some of the first and largest mobile and messaging systems … Continue reading Advanced Threat Intelligence: HYAS’ David Ratner
Creating Lasting Personal Connections: Typeform’s Joaquim Lechà
02.14.24
Interviews
In this episode we speak with “Kim” Lechà, CEO of Typeform, a no-code SaaS platform with thoughtfully-designed tools that help companies grow their business by engaging with their audience. It provides a refreshingly different form builder that helps companies collect zero-party data while providing a stellar brand experience. The company is backed by Sofina, General … Continue reading Creating Lasting Personal Connections: Typeform’s Joaquim Lechà
Top Investor in Marketplaces: WestCap’s Daphne Tong
02.07.24
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with Daphne Tong, Partner and Co-Head of Investments at WestCap, an operating and investing firm for generational companies. WestCap invests in tech-enabled, asset-light marketplaces. Its focus areas include fintech, real estate tech, infrastructure tech, healthtech, and digital experiences. Prior to WestCap, Daphne was the Co-Head of the Private Equity Funds … Continue reading Top Investor in Marketplaces: WestCap’s Daphne Tong
Unleashing Human Potential with AI: SkyHive’s Sean Hinton
01.31.24
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with Sean Hinton, CEO and Founder of SkyHive. SkyHive is a generative AI software company that rapidly re-skills companies and communities around the world. SkyHive invented Quantum Labor Analysis, the application of Artificial Intelligence to analyze a workforce at its most granular and real-time level. Sean is a member of … Continue reading Unleashing Human Potential with AI: SkyHive’s Sean Hinton
World’s Leading Conversational AI Platform: Yellow.ai’s Raghu Ravinutala
01.24.24
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with Raghu Ravinutala, Co-Founder and CEO of Yellow.ai, a global leader in generative AI-powered customer service automation. Raghu co-founded the company with a vision to make customer and enterprise interactions more effective and effortless. Since its inception, Raghu and his team have successfully expanded Yellow.ai’s presence across the U.S., Southeast … Continue reading World’s Leading Conversational AI Platform: Yellow.ai’s Raghu Ravinutala
