Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Evaluating Talent and Building Strong Team with David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP 12-12-25 Dec 12, 2025

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In this episode, David Pivnick, Partner at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses how he assesses talent, the importance of work ethic and leadership, and how to coach high performers while managing team dynamics.

Oracle Gets Crushed 12-12-25 Dec 12, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down Oracle’s sharp stock drop after a year of soaring AI driven gains.

The State of Private Equity in Healthcare with Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods LLP 12-11-25 Dec 11, 2025

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In this episode, Amber Walsh of McGuireWoods, breaks down the current healthcare private equity landscape, including deal activity, value creation strategies, clinician alignment, and more.

SpaceX Shoots for the Moon 12-11-25 Dec 11, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses SpaceX’s potential trillion and a half dollar IPO and why its massive valuation is capturing market attention.

Startups & Fire Starters 12-10-25 Dec 10, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker highlights the importance of fire starters, the high-drive innovators whose energy and focus push new ideas and companies off the ground.

The 5 Big Stories of the Week 12-10-25 Dec 10, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the week’s top stories, including the bidding battle for Warner Brothers Discovery, IBM’s Confluent acquisition, expected Fed rate cuts, Medline’s $55 billion IPO, and Magnum’s $9 billion valuation as it spins out from Unilever.

Medline Goes Public 12-9-25 Dec 09, 2025

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews Medline’s move to go public on the NASDAQ.

CEO of the Month: Stacy DiStefano of Consulting for Human Services 12-9-25 Dec 09, 2025

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In this episode, Stacy DiStefano, CEO of Consulting for Human Services, shares insights on scaling mission driven organizations, the rising sophistication of nonprofit M&A, and the leadership practices that help teams navigate rapid change with clarity and resilience.

IBM Tries to Become a Player Again 12-9-25 Dec 09, 2025

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In this epiosde, Scott Becker explains how IBM is working to reestablish itself as a major tech player by shifting deeper into AI and cloud.

Leadership, Mentorship, and Building Winning Teams with Lori Beth Irvin of LBIngenuity 12-8-25 Dec 08, 2025

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In this episode, Lori Beth Irvin, Founder and CEO of LBIngenuity, shares lessons from her self-taught leadership journey, offering insights on building strong teams, fostering mentorship, shaping culture with intention, and managing risk while launching her own business.