Private Equity Interview with TCV General Partner Susan Clark
Susan Clark is an insightful force who spent nearly a decade in Dell operations prior to getting bit with the private equity bug. While watching Silver Lake Partners lead the privatization of Dell, a publicly-traded, end-to-end technology solutions company, Clark recalls: “After observing the transformation process, I basically decided I wanted to be on the […]
Why Companies Should Consult A Private Equity Coach
Even the most talented athletes never reach their full potential without great coaches. Beyond the ability to see elements of their players’ game that need to be improved or reinforced, effective coaches can motivate players by setting goals, holding them accountable, and providing the right resources for growth and development. While players are responsible for […]
REDIRECTED Bolster your network with specialized due diligence experts
One of the most challenging things about running a business, particularly in an ever-changing economic environment, is quickly finding the right-fit resources to effectively provide high-value solutions. If you’re an upmarket fund, it’s easier to tap into big groups and their A-teams because budgets allow for this spend. But if you’re sitting squarely in the […]
Private Equity Interview with LaSalle Capital partner & COO Kelly Cornelis
As the daughter of a retired sportscaster, Kelly Cornelis had little knowledge of the finance world growing up on the outskirts of Chicago. She entered college at Notre Dame as an English major and stayed there until her sophomore year—when one of her professors noticed her proclivity for math and suggested she enroll in some […]
Private Equity Human Capital Executive Forum Event Recap
Every quarter we gather top human capital executives across leading private equity funds to discuss key topics that are top of mind. In our most recent event, we covered many topics. Below are our top takeaways. These events are invite-only and follow Chatham House Rules, so this only touches on our high-level learnings. If you […]
April 2021 Roundup: BluWave Private Equity Client Insights
BluWave works with over 500 private equity funds from around the globe, connecting them with pre-vetted, best-in-class, interim executives and small groups across a variety of resource and functional areas. From information technology and manufacturing to healthcare and consumer goods, our clients are paving the way for “Industry 4.0.” In other words, they have their […]
BluWave’s Proprietary Insights Report Shows Private Equity Industry Making Significant Investments In Growth And Development
Private equity Intelligent Network finds 70% of PE activity was focused on value creation initiatives during the first quarter of 2021 NASHVILLE — BluWave, a private equity-focused Intelligent Network, today released new data on how private equity funds and their portfolio companies are allocating resources as the economy turns a corner. The results of the […]
How to Build A Resilient Company in Changing Times
Do you have a resilient company? Does it navigate shifting tides easily, or do your leaders and teams struggle with every minor disruption? What makes certain people better equipped to roll with the punches? According to bestselling author and ADP Researcher Marcus Buckingham: “people don’t fear change, they fear the unknown.” To use a timely example, if […]
Interview With Forrester’s CMO Executive Partner Sheryl Pattek
As Forrester’s Executive Partner serving CMOs and Chief Experience Officers, partner, Sheryl Pattek regularly works with senior-level marketing executives to advance their major initiatives, with a special focus on creating customer-obsessed strategies that drive business growth. She has been named “CMO Whisperer” and “One of 18 People in Marketing You May Not Know, but Should,” […]
Why Diversity is Key to Productivity and Innovation
BluWave has worked with hundreds of companies across a variety of industries ranging from manufacturing and consumer goods to information technology and healthcare. Despite the differences that exist between them, one thing remains constant: for today’s companies, innovation and diversity are inseparable. There is no bigger obstacle to the introduction and refinement of new ideas […]
BluWave works with over 500 PE funds from around the globe, connecting them with pre-vetted, best-in-class, interim executives and small groups across a variety of resource and functional areas. From information technology and manufacturing to healthcare and consumer goods, our clients are paving the way for “Industry 4.0.” In other words, they have their heads […]
Working with over 500 of the world’s top private equity firms gives us insight into what the industry is focusing on. Every quarter our team analyzes the projects we work on with our PE fund clients to get a bird’s eye view of the market. We analyze behaviors across the large variety of clients that […]
Efficient Operations Resources for Food & Beverage Industry
In the food and beverage industry, operational challenges are as diverse as the products on the shelves. From the maintenance of specialized equipment to the strategic expansion into new markets, companies within this sector can always find ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and optimize processes. These challenges present significant opportunities for growth and improvement […]
How Hospitality Industry Benefits from Interim Executives
The hospitality industry has operational and strategic challenges that require a special breed of leader. From the pressing need to adapt and thrive in the digital marketplace to the critical requirement of streamlining operations for scalability and efficiency, success doesn’t come easy. These challenges are compounded by the industry’s rapid pace of change and ever-evolving […]
Operational Due Diligence Resources for Manufacturing Businesses
Manufacturing companies constant seek to enhance operational efficiency, ensure safety compliance and embrace the technological advancements that automation brings. Optimizing customer success and new process implementations are just some of the challenges businesses face when transitioning to automated systems. To execute well, businesses need someone on the inside with a deep understanding of industry-specific dynamics […]
