Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

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5 Business News Stories We Are Following This Weekend 3-28-26 Mar 28, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker outlines 5 stories including market declines, Magnificent Seven losses, sharp drops in Microsoft and Meta, and growing trouble in private credit.

“Even An Idiot Can Do It” 3-27-26 Mar 27, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares a humorous story about falling behind his son in tech skills and the generational divide it highlights.

Tax the Rich? 3-27-26 Mar 27, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker argues that relying on higher taxes on the wealthy alone is largely a political soundbite that fails to meaningfully reduce deficits without accompanying spending cuts.

The Bond Market Struggles 3-26-26 Mar 26, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker discussses how rising or steady interest rates have driven a sharp $2.6 trillion decline in bond market value, highlighting how higher yields reduce the price of existing bonds and create broader challenges for investors.

CEO of the Month: Bruno Raschio of East Harbor Financial 3-26-26 Mar 26, 2026

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In this episode, Bruno Raschio, Fund Manager and CEO of East Harbor Financial, shares his perspective on private credit, leasing, and asset-based investing, with a focus on capital preservation and steady returns.

Will EV Companies Bounce Back? 3-25-26 Mar 25, 2026

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In this episode Scott Becker shares insights into how electric vehicle companies like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid remain under pressure in sales and stock performance, with their future largely tied to advancements in autonomous driving and robo taxi technology driving potential recovery.

Growth, AI, and the New Era of Venture Investing with Benjamin Lerner & Jason Zins 3-25-26 Mar 25, 2026

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In this episode, Benjamin Lerner, Founder at TheFind, and Jason Zins, Founder and Managing Partner, Nomi Capital, discuss building businesses from the ground up, how AI is reshaping talent and investing, and why private markets and defense tech are gaining momentum.

Is AI Coming for Your Job? 3-24-26 Mar 24, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into how the rise of artificial intelligence is transforming the job market by automating tasks, threatening roles in driving, trucking, and entry-level tech jobs.

Founder in the Spotlight: Jeremy Jacobowitz of Grange Park Partners 3-24-26 Mar 24, 2026

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In this episode, Jeremy Jacobowitz, Founder at Grange Park Partners, shares how his firm acts as an outsourced deal team to guide founders and investors through complex M&A transactions from start to finish. He breaks down common mistakes, what drives premium valuations, and why the right preparation, advisors, and execution strategy are critical to success.

Rivian Reaches a Deal with Uber 3-23-26 Mar 23, 2026

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Rivian securing a $1.25 billion deal to supply 50,000 robo taxis to Uber.

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