The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection

Why Most PE-Backed Companies Are Invisible to AI Search

May 26, 2026

In this episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Shiv Narayanan, CEO of How to SaaS, about how private equity firms can use marketing and AI as value creation levers. They discuss why many B2B companies underinvest in marketing, how AI is changing buyer behavior, and why brand authority and content are becoming critical for growth.Timestamps00:03 – Introduction to Shiv Narayanan and How to SaaS01:55 – Common marketing mistakes in PE-backed businesses04:15 – Finding the right marketing strategy and ...

How to manage the priorities between the executive team and the investor

May 19, 2026

In this episode of the Raw Selection Private Equity Podcast, Alex Rawlings speaks with Christina Haxton about the relationship between private equity firms and portfolio company leadership teams.They discuss how trust, communication, alignment, and culture impact execution during periods of rapid growth — and why many businesses struggle not because of strategy, but because of leadership friction and organizational disconnect.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Christina Haxton01:27 – Common ex...

The Hidden Mistakes Killing PE Value (And How to Fix Them)

May 12, 2026

Episode Summary Paul Brennan, PE-backed CFO, shares lessons from exiting Lindsay Precast (sold to The Jordan Company), covering exit prep, value creation, and integration.⏱️ Key Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Background CFO experience across PE, public, and family-owned businesses.01:23 – Common PE Mistake Lack of clarity on why data requests matter → impacts alignment.03:13 – Exit Preparation 👉 Prepare every quarter Update data room  Review QoE  Avoid last-minute pressure 05:07 – Data Insight...