An Expert Interview with EconTalk Host and Hoover Institution Research Fellow Russ Roberts
Russ Roberts is not your typical economist. As the longtime host of the podcast EconTalk, the John and Jean De Nault Research Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, and a collection of economics-related books to his name, it would be easy to throw him into a traditional category. But, as the current President of Shalem University in […]
An Interview Pam Hendrickson from The Riverside Company
Pam Hendrickson is Vice Chair at the Riverside Company and a trailblazer in the world of finance and private equity. Growing up in Manhattan she was surrounded by the world of business. However, as a kid, opportunities in business also felt far away, as finance at the time was a landscape that was largely dominated […]
An Interview with Sun Capital Partners’ Managing Director, Matthew Garff
Within the first few minutes of my conversation with Matthew Garff, two things became crystal clear: He fundamentally believes in what’s possible and he approaches potential problems with radical honesty. This is a personal as well as professional attitude and has served him well throughout the course of his three decades career. While the last […]
Every quarter our team analyzes the projects we work on with our 500+ PE fund clients to get a bird’s eye view of the market. This report (grab your copy here) calls out the trends that we are seeing across thousands of projects. Key findings include deal surge continues – but due diligence is […]
An Expert Interview with RecruitingDaily’s William Tincup
Arlington, Texas-based William Tincup is currently the President and Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily, one of the leading content publishers and conference organizers in the HR and “People” space. He stands firmly at the intersection of HR and technology and wears multiple hats as a seasoned writer, speaker, advisor, and consultant to hundreds of companies. His latest creative endeavor is […]
In a recent article for CEOWorld Magazine, BluWave founder and CEO Sean Mooney shared how his love for the beautiful, streamlined, and seemingly perfect Ferrari sports cars that constantly improved with each model led to his love for the concept of Lean Six Sigma. He saw a similar sense of beauty in the ideas of […]
Every quarter our team analyzes the projects we work on with our 500+ PE fund clients to get a bird’s eye view of the market. In this video, our leadership team shares the trends we are seeing across due diligence and value creation. Watch the video below to learn more. If you would like […]
Interim talent means more equitable environments for the future of work
As the chaos and uncertainty around the pandemic starts to settle and businesses dust off the debris of the last year, it’s becoming clear that a new world of work is upon us. What many were predicting would soon be the “new normal” is now the actual normal—especially when it comes to work. The transition […]
How we did it: Pricing strategy expert needed to drive demand for consumer products portco
A PE firm came to us with a critical need for a pricing strategy expert to maximize revenue at one of their consumer products portfolio companies. Since competing against big-box retailers, the portco realized their need to set pricing that clearly conveyed the value of their offerings to their price-conscious and value-driven consumers. We quickly […]
How We Did It: Head of Sales needed to drive value at a recently acquired portco
A private equity firm principal and portfolio company CEO came to us with a need for a Head of Sales for their healthcare logistics company. Since the acquisition, the portfolio company had been growing rapidly, and they needed to make key hires across multiple functions. Moving quickly, we worked to thoroughly understand the client’s specific needs. […]
As the world begins to rapidly reopen from the pandemic, businesses have begun to run full steam ahead to catch up for lost time. This massive acceleration in business has left many go-to service providers in the PE industry at capacity due to the sudden surge in demand, leaving many firms wondering where to go […]
When you are evaluating external help to get you and your fund the resources you need, there are a number of questions you should ask, including: What does your business focus on? How many PE funds do you work with? How many projects have you done with PE funds? How do you know a service […]
Companies in the consumer products industry face unique challenges when it comes to financial leadership. Operational expertise, strategic financial planning and the adoption of modern ERP systems are just some of the areas where an experienced CFO can make a difference. But how do you know which recruiting firm to trust with such an important […]
System Selection & Implementation Solutions in Professional Services Industry
In the professional services industry, companies face challenges like system integration difficulties and outdated technologies. Expert third-party service providers in BluWave’s network offer crucial support in these areas, from ERP system integration to optimizing existing platforms. Their expertise not only addresses immediate concerns but also paves the way for scalable growth. Let’s explore how these […]
Name: Evan Garoutte Hometown: Springfield, Missouri Team: Client Coverage Title: Account Manager What’s your favorite thing about working at BluWave? I love working in an organization of go-getters. Two of our core values are “Grow” and “Win,” which I think are great representations of our people and culture. We are constantly striving to improve and […]
