Jay Hernandez of Raymond James: M&A Process Best Practices
Jay Hernandez recently joined the Karma School of Business podcast, sharing his insights into the dynamic world of private equity. In his discussion with host Sean Mooney, Hernandez, an investment banker focused on industrial technology, talked best practices in mergers and acquisitions. He emphasized the importance or preparation, understanding buyer psyche and building trust and […]
How to find the right-fit interim CFO for your growing business
I get asked a lot of questions about how to build a business, and how to do it with as few headaches as possible. Not that I’ve totally figured it out, but I’ve certainly made my fair share of missteps and gratefully have learned something along the way. From investing, to hiring, to reducing headcount, […]
BluWave Receives $14 Million Strategic Growth Investment led by Highmount Capital to Scale Market Network Platform for Private Equity Services NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 29, 2025) – BluWave, the leading market network platform connecting private equity firms and their portfolio companies with top-tier boutique professional service providers and interim executives, today announced the close of a […]
In private equity, the CFO role is a pressure point. The person in that seat determines how quickly a portfolio company can turn plans into measurable results. A strong CFO builds systems that produce accurate data, uses that data to make sound decisions, and keeps both the CEO and investors aligned on what’s next. When […]
Interim CFO Private Equity Services: A Competitive Edge for PE Firms
Your portfolio company’s CFO just quit. Or maybe they’re simply not cutting it anymore. Either way, you need an interim executive that can handle the pressure of private equity ownership, and fast. This is where interim CFOs prove their worth. They’re not temp workers or consultants. They’re battle-tested finance executives who step in when PE […]
