Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

Latest Episodes:

How Business Teams Navigate the Loss of Key Players with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 6-25-25 Jun 25, 2025

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In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, joins Scott Becker to discuss how organizations can respond when a vital team member departs unexpectedly.

Shout-Out of the Day: Abridge & Dr. Shiv Rao 6-25-25 Jun 25, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker gives a shout-out to Dr. Shiv Rao and Abridge, an AI-powered ambient listening company easing documentation burdens for clinicians.

Blackstone, Apollo, & KKR All Surge Yesterday 6-25-25 Jun 25, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the recent gains in Blackstone, Apollo, and KKR stocks despite year-to-date declines.

No One Saw This Coming: 5 Stories We Are Following Today 6-25-25 Jun 25, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker explores five unexpected developments including surging markets.

Building Businesses: Lessons From a Career of Wins & Losses 6-24-25 Jun 24, 2025

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In this webinar turned podcast, Scott Becker shares key insights from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the foundational role of great teams, the importance of focusing on niches, and achieving true product-market fit.

The Scary Reason the Rideshare Companies Are Surging 6-24-25 Jun 24, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down why Uber, Lyft, and even Tesla are seeing major stock gains this year, driven by a future vision of autonomous vehicles with no drivers.

No One Saw This Coming: Apple Ranks Last 6-24-25 Jun 24, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker explores the surprising performance of the Magnificent 7 stocks, highlighting Apple as the worst performer year to date with a 20 percent decline, while Meta leads the group with strong gains and Microsoft holds the highest market cap.

3 Stories We Are Following Today 6-24-25 Jun 24, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down three key stories: why rideshare stocks like Uber and Lyft are surging despite alarming implications for drivers, Apple’s surprising underperformance among the Magnificent 7, and the increasingly brutal job market facing young white-collar professionals.