Podcasts about Thoma Bravo

Instructure's Canvas, the learning management system used by over 4,000 school districts and 2,500 higher education institutions, became a lifeline during the pandemic. On this episode of Behind the Deal, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Holden Spaht and Partner Brian Jaffee sit down with Instructure CEO Steve Daly to discuss how they worked together to refocus Instructure to grow into a leading EdTech platform. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Instructure's website: https://www.instructure.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ping Identity Founder & CEO, Andre Durand, explains that in a 10-10 culture, “the how matters as much as the what.” Over time, through his experience as a multi-time founder, he has come to resonate with one simple cultural north star that he refers to as “10-10” to strike a balance between performance and attitude. In this Beyond the Deal minisode, Andre Durand sits down with Thoma Bravo's Orlando Bravo and Chip Virnig to discuss some of the pivotal moments that shaped his journey as an entrepreneur and what guides his leadership style today. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Ping's website: https://www.pingidentity.com/en.html To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearmap is a name near and dear to our hearts in geospatial. They were a rocketship as a stock before Thoma Bravo took them private end of 2022 (https://www.thomabravo.com/press-releases/thoma-bravo-completes-acquisition-of-nearmap-ltd). Chris Sams is Government Product Solutions Leader at Nearmap. I met him in January at Geospatial Risk Summit. He has some great commentary on how an earth observation company assists government clients to monitor climate hazards, natural disasters and their impact. He also provides insight on what the DOGE cuts mean for industry. Most importantly, however, Chris is the man who won my impromptu GIS HYPE MAN competition on LinkedIn a while back, showing what it takes to get a role at the best aerial imaging company in our industry.Thanks Chris.

Agenda: 00:00 – The Most Unfiltered Episode Ever Begins 03:30 – Does OpenAI Even Matter? Sam Lessin Says Maybe Not. 05:45 – TVPI Is Bullshit?  09:20 – Asset Gatherers vs Real Investors: Who Actually Wins? 12:15 – The Death of the Billion-Dollar VC Fund? 16:00 – Mid-Tier VC Funds Are Getting Annihilated 21:00 – Chime: Great Exit or Missed Opportunity? 27:00 – The War on Relevance: What Companies Truly Matter? 33:00 – If You're Not a Billion-Dollar Company, Do You Even Count? 37:10 – Mary Meeker's AI Report: What Everyone Missed 39:50 – $600B in AI CapEx—Where Is the Revenue?! 43:40 – What Could Trigger the First AI Crash? 51:10 – The Existential Dread Missing in Most B2B Startups 58:30 – Will AI Reduce Your Startup to Just a Pipe? 01:01:10 – IPO Market Is Back: What Actually Matters Now? 01:06:50 – YC Startups at $60M Valuations: How Should You Play It? 01:10:00 – Why 3% Ownership Could Still Work—Maybe 01:11:30 – Will Elon Still Be Tesla CEO by 2027? Place Your Bets 01:14:10 – Will Meta Release a Closed AI Model? And Does It Even Matter? 01:17:30 – The Real Challenge of Managing 11 Companies and 58 Kids Please read the offering circular and related risks at invest.modemobile.com. This is a paid advertisement for Mode Mobile's Regulation A+ Offering. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing in private company securities is not suitable for all investors because it is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. It should only be considered a long-term investment. You must be prepared to withstand a total loss of your investment. Private company securities are also highly illiquid, and there is no guarantee that a market will develop for such securities. DealMaker Securities LLC, a registered broker-dealer, and member of FINRA | SIPC, located at 105 Maxess Road, Suite 124, Melville, NY 11747, is the Intermediary for this offering and is not an affiliate of or connected with the Issuer. Please check our background on FINRA's BrokerCheck.    

Ping Identity helps some of the largest enterprises in the world secure the logins of their employees and customers, helping to keep systems secure, prevent fraud, and decrease friction as companies undergo their digital transformation. In this episode of Behind the Deal, Thoma Bravo Founder and Managing Partner, Orlando Bravo, and Partner, Chip Virnig, sit down with Ping Identity Founder & CEO, Andre Durand, to discuss the $2.8 billion take-private transaction and the strategic rationale behind combining Ping with ForgeRock to create a leading identity security platform for some of the world's largest organizations For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Ping's website: https://www.pingidentity.com/en.html To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth talk news from the local housing market, including about how some buyers and sellers are hitting snags under Chicago's new anti-gentrification ordinance.Plus: A massive, 20-year deal with Meta throws a lifeline to an Illinois nuclear power plant, Thoma Bravo raises $34.4 billion for technology investments, Trump's attorney general steps up fight with American Bar Association and a local investor bets on new Ryan Field with Evanston hotel deal.

In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Applitools Co-Founder and CTO, Adam Carmi, and CEO, Alex Berry, speak with Thoma Bravo Partner, Carl Press, about the evolution of Applitools from its early days to a leader in AI-enabled test automation. Adam discusses the initial problem he and co-founder Moshe Milman sought to solve and Alex shares his perspective as CEO and how he embraces the founders' vision. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Applitools's website: https://applitools.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear the story behind Thoma Bravo's investment in Applitools with Partner Carl Press in conversation with Alex Berry, CEO of Applitools, and Adam Carmi, Co-Founder and CTO of Applitools. The company's all-in-one, AI-powered testing platform revolutionizes the way businesses approach quality assurance and test automation. Carl, Alex and Adam discuss the evolution of the business, the market trends driving the adoption of AI in application testing, and why thousands of companies worldwide trust Applitools' technology to elevate their testing processes and improve digital experiences for their customers. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Applitools's website: https://applitools.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jamie speaks with long-time senior technology executive David Weiss, Operating Partner at Thoma Bravo and Clearhaven Partners.  Jamie finished the interview, turned to her producer and said, “Now that is what excellence in leadership looks like!” David says that while many leaders have a gift of natural charisma, he relies on a very intentional approach to leadership that has turned out to be a strength.  Drawing upon Eduardo Briceno's work, he advises leaders and teams to know when they are in the “performance zone” and when they are in the “learning zone.”  He describes the stages he sees companies grow through and why assessing complexity is just as important as measuring revenue.  David gives us a short primer on how private equity firms work and discusses 3 of 10 levers of scale he has identified.  One of those levers is culture and he introduces his very interesting “Energy Creator Framework” making the case that it's not enough to make sure you have the right people; your organization needs the right energy from those people.  David is an extraordinary leader; you will find yourself playing and replaying this episode in the weeks to come.   During this episode, David refers to the following work: The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action by Eduardo Briceno What Leaders Really Do by John Kotter (especially Chapter 3)   Executive Access is produced by The Ideal Life, a platform that provides coaching, community, and content for people to grow both personally and professionally.

One of the industry's biggest buyout firms, Thoma Bravo's Orlando Bravo lays out the current state of the deal environment and the key aspects he looks for when searching for acquisition targets. Then the CEO of Microchip Technology gives his outlook for the chip sector as China and the U.S. try and reach a trade deal. And then is Meta's AI strategy starting to show cracks? We dive into new reports saying the company is hitting pause on some of its AI models.

In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, former Mailgun CEO and CTO, Will Conway and Josh Odom, join Thoma Bravo Partner Hudson Smith to share their experiences of leading a growing technology company starting as college friends turned business partners. They highlight the critical role of a strong, supportive team culture, how their friendship strategically plays to their individual talents and strengths, and how that impacted the business.  For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Mailgun's website: https://www.mailgun.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mailgun enables over 150,000 companies to send, track, test, and optimize more than 250 billion emails per year effortlessly for marketing and business communication to their customers. Thoma Bravo Partner Hudson Smith sits down on Behind the Deal with former Mailgun CEO Will Conway and CTO Josh Odom as they dive into Mailgun's journey from a spin out from Rackspace to a leading email delivery service for businesses around the world. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Maligun's website: https://www.mailgun.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss another up week on Wall Street allowed investors recoup losses since President Trump's unprecedented tariffs, but strategists warn conditions for sustained growth don't exist; the administration proposed “skinny budget” to boost defense spending by 13 percent to $1 trillion; China's openness to tariff talks as Britain's Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls on Washington to make a deal; frustrated Boeing's delays on new Air Force Ones, Trump asks L3Harris to convert a former Qatari royal family 747-8 as an interim measure; Washington approves a $350 million deal with Ukraine for F-16 maintenance and training as the CIA's former director of operations Ralph Goff says that the Biden administration gave Ukraine enough weapons not to lose but not enough to win against Russia; Airbus, AeroCap, Albany International, Bombardier, Crane, Garmin, HEICO, HII, Howmet, Leonardo DRS, and Rolls-Royce report earnings; Boeing's decision to sell its Jeppeson unit to Thoma Bravo and what it means for the commercial airplane giant's acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems; and a $3.5 billion missile sale to Saudi Arabia as the president prepares to visit Riyadh, Qatar and the UAE.

In a special episode of Behind the Deal live from Miami at Thoma Bravo's Annual Meeting in March 2025, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro welcomes two prominent leaders in the cybersecurity industry: Jill Popelka, CEO of Darktrace, and Joe Levy, CEO of Sophos. Cybersecurity has been a focus of Thoma Bravo's investment strategy since 2008, driven by the growing complexities of an increasingly digital world. Jill Popelka shares a perspective on Darktrace's pioneering use of AI in cybersecurity and the evolution of AI-driven software. Joe Levy of Sophos provides insights on scaling cybersecurity solutions and the future of the industry. Together, the leaders shared insights on how their companies are leading the cyber industry to protect their customers from advanced zero-day cyber threats. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A report from the Seattle Aerospace Bash, Boeing's strategic divestments, Avelo Airlines' controversial charter flights, Electra's innovative aircraft technology, Lockheed Martin's future fighter jet developments, and Boeing's reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. Seattle Aerospace Bash The Seattle Aerospace Bash (Formerly BBQ) was held April 5th, 2025, at the Museum of Flight View Room, in Seattle, Washington. Aerospace enthusiasts and geeks gathered to celebrate the year ahead in aviation and space. In addition to food, activities included an aerospace swap meet, a sticker/freebie table, Isaac Alexander's aerospace trivia contest, and an aerospace raffle with various prizes. Isaac Alexander and participants at the Seattle Aerospace Bash. Brian Coleman spoke with organizer Isaac Alexander about the Seattle Aerospace Bash. Isaac is known as Jet City Star on many social media platforms, and he's the Chief Content Officer at the Hype Aerospace Insights service. Brian also had a conversation with Brian Wiklem about aerospace memorabilia and the aviation documentaries he produces as a hobby. Find avgeektv on YouTube and at avgeektv.com. Freebies at the Seattle Aerospace Bash. Aviation News Boeing to Sell Portions of Digital Aviation Solutions to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 Billion Boeing has entered into a definitive agreement with software investment firm Thoma Bravo to sell portions of its Digital Aviation Solutions business. The all-cash transaction is valued at $10.55 billion. Thoma Bravo would acquire the assets of Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways. Jeppesen provides flight planning tools, and navigation charts. It was acquired by Boeing in 2000. ForeFlight offers an electronic flight bag and was acquired in 2019. AerData specializes in lease management, engine fleet planning, and records management. It was acquired 2014. OzRunways produces an electronic flight bag and maps for drone operators in Australia. That company was acquired 2024. Boeing will retain Digital Aviation Solutions' fleet maintenance, diagnostics, and repair service elements. That organization currently employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. Subject to regulatory approval, the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025. Thoma Bravo has over US$179 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. North Bay activists call for boycott of Avelo Airlines as it plans for ICE deportation flights Avelo Airlines previously announced it would operate deportation charter flights for the Department of Homeland Security. This sparked protests against the airline at Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in California, at Daytona Beach International Airport in Florida, and near Wilmington Airport in Delaware. Avelo Airlines generates profit by leveraging its ultra-low-cost carrier model. Key strategies include low operating costs, ancillary revenue, efficient fleet utilization, use of secondary airports, and lean staffing. Avelo's Cost per Available Seat Mile (CASM), excluding fuel, is only 6.6 cents. CASM = Total Operating Costs / Available Seat Miles (ASM)  ASM is the number of available seats times the distance flown.  Typical CASM for different airline business models: 6-8 cents for ULCC 8-10 cents for LCC 13-17 cents for legacy carriers Electra raises $115m for ultra-short take-off and landing aircraft Electra.aero is developing the eight-engine hybrid-electric EL9 Ultra Short, a 9-passenger, high-wing aircraft. The company claims a 150-foot ground roll, 75 dBA at 300 feet, and 40% lower fuel burn. The target market is regional aircraft. The Ultra Short technology demonstrator is undergoing flight testing. The first eSTOL flight was May 16, 2024. Video: Electra First eSTOL Flight May 2024 https://youtu.be/esTykmreHuQ?si=1dRhyc5CSsWihtL2 John Langford is the founder and CEO of Electra.aero. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineer...

This week, Kevin and Laura sit down with seasoned entrepreneur and executive leader Haresh Bhungalia. With over two decades of experience building, scaling, and exiting successful companies, Haresh shares the journey that led him from a paper route to leading Casepoint, a major player in the eDiscovery space.Haresh walks us through Casepoint's growth story, the biggest challenges he faced scaling the company, and the factors that drove its success. We dive into Casepoint's recent merger with OPEXUS, backed by Thoma Bravo, and discuss why Haresh chose this moment, after years of resisting outside funding, to make the move. He also opens up about stepping down as CEO, choosing new leadership, and what's next for him, hinting at everything from startup investing to maybe even sailing off into the sunset. Beyond his personal story, Haresh offers powerful insights into the future of legal tech, how leaders can stay aligned with customer needs, and his best advice for founders scaling teams or navigating the tricky balance between aggressive growth and strategic reflection. Plus, Kevin and Laura share their dreams of running an AI company or a grocery store.You won't want to miss this conversation packed with leadership lessons, well-earned advice, and a glimpse into the future of eDiscovery.Haresh Bhungalia is a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO with over 20 years of executive leadership experience. He has a proven track record of building, scaling, and successfully exiting businesses. As a strategic leader, Haresh is dedicated to driving customer growth, enhancing engagement, and fostering a company culture based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. He strongly believes that prioritizing the employee experience leads to superior customer outcomes and, ultimately, greater value creation. His most recent exit was Casepoint, an enterprise data discovery platform, which was successfully sold to private equity firm Thoma Bravo.

In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Todd Dauchy, CEO of SMA Technologies, speaks with Thoma Bravo Partner, Adam Solomon, about how he's navigated his career with the lessons he learned from chess. He also details his focus on strategic thinking, anticipating future trends in the market, and building strong interpersonal relationships within the company.  For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit SMA Technologies's website: https://smatechnologies.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boeing sells its Jeppesen unit to Thoma Bravo for $10.6bn (€9.2bn). Then: we join Andrew Tuck at Monocle’s global leadership conference, The Chiefs, in Jakarta, ask how international politics will affect Poland’s presidential election and the EU fines Apple and Meta. Plus: a dispatch from the two-day Nordic Happiness Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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US equity markets rebounded strongly, more than recouping the previous session's sharp declines as investors digested a busy corporate earnings calendar and comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent  - Dow rose +1,017-points or +2.66%, with all 30 index components advancing.  Nvidia Corp +2.04% after Amazon.com Inc (+3.50%) pushed back against reports that it was pulling back on building artificial-intelligence (AI) infrastructure. “This is routine capacity management, and there haven't been any recent fundamental changes in our expansion plans,” wrote Kevin Miller, vice president of global data centres (DC) at Amazon Web Services (AWS), in a post on LinkedIn late Monday (21 April) in response to reports that the Cloud business delayed several new DC leases. Boeing Co rose +2.00% after the aerospace company agreed to sell portions of its Digital Aviation Solutions business to private-equity firm Thoma Bravo in a deal worth US$10.55B.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored stocks recouping most of their losses from Monday's sell-off, which put the Dow on track for its worst April since the Great Depression. Jim weighed in on President Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Powell and its impact on the markets. The anchors also discussed earnings from the likes of Verizon, GE Aerospace and 3M -- which saw its shares jump despite the addition of "tariff sensitivity" to its guidance. Also in focus: Warren Buffett's timely Apple stock sale, what Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon told CNBC about tariffs, Boeing sells some of its digital aviation assets to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion, International Monetary Fund slashes its 2025 U.S. growth forecast. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

A Loop office tower developer is planning a restaurant on Randolph. Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks about the move with host Amy Guth.Plus: Bears' Arlington Heights stadium push hits "significant milestone," Baker Tilly merging with Moss Adams to create sixth-biggest U.S. accounting firm, developer pitches 30-story apartment tower for Fulton Market site and Thoma Bravo buys Boeing digital businesses for $10.6 billion.

En este episodio, repasamos los temas más relevantes del día: • Wall Street rebota tras tensión Fed-Trump: $SPX +1%, $US100 +1%, $INDU +0.9% luego de la fuerte venta del lunes. El mercado sigue atento a las declaraciones de la Fed y el conflicto por la independencia del banco central. Hoy reporta $TSLA tras el cierre. • EE.UU. presiona a India por e-commerce: Washington exige acceso total para $WMT y $AMZN a cambio de evitar los aranceles del 26%-27%. India busca cerrar un acuerdo antes de que termine la pausa de 90 días, ofreciendo reducir tarifas y aumentar compras de energía y equipo militar. • Boeing negocia venta de Jeppesen: $BA en conversaciones avanzadas para vender su unidad de navegación a Thoma Bravo por más de $8B. La venta es parte del plan de Boeing para simplificar operaciones y reducir deuda. El anuncio podría darse esta semana. • Walgreens cierra acuerdo por opioides: $WBA pagará hasta $350M al DOJ para resolver acusaciones por recetas indebidas entre 2012 y 2023. El acuerdo incluye pagos adicionales si la empresa es vendida o fusionada antes de 2032. La compañía continúa con su plan de reestructuración. Un episodio para seguir de cerca las tensiones políticas, el comercio global y las estrategias corporativas que están moldeando los mercados. ¡No te lo pierdas!

US equity markets rebounded strongly, more than recouping the previous session's sharp declines as investors digested a busy corporate earnings calendar and comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent - Dow rose +1,017-points or +2.66%, with all 30 index components advancing. Nvidia Corp +2.04% after Amazon.com Inc (+3.50%) pushed back against reports that it was pulling back on building artificial-intelligence (AI) infrastructure. “This is routine capacity management, and there haven't been any recent fundamental changes in our expansion plans,” wrote Kevin Miller, vice president of global data centres (DC) at Amazon Web Services (AWS), in a post on LinkedIn late Monday (21 April) in response to reports that the Cloud business delayed several new DC leases. Boeing Co rose +2.00% after the aerospace company agreed to sell portions of its Digital Aviation Solutions business to private-equity firm Thoma Bravo in a deal worth US$10.55B.

Hear the story behind Thoma Bravo's acquisition of SMA Technologies with Thoma Bravo Partner Adam Solomon and CEO of SMA Technologies, Todd Dauchy. SMA Technologies provides workload automation and orchestration software solutions for banks, credit unions, and other financial services businesses. Adam and Todd discuss how they transformed a “sleepy” business into a high-performing company by focusing on people, customers, and their flagship product to achieve growth while boosting profitability. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit SMA Technologies's website: https://smatechnologies.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this featured episode, we're excited to share a conversation from Best But Never Final, featuring Thoma Bravo Partner Carl Press and Kevin MacDonald, CEO of Thoma Bravo portfolio company Bluesight. Listen to them share a behind-the-scenes look at scaling a software company from a bootstrap startup to a private equity-backed category leader. They discuss the importance of alignment between CEOs and private equity partners, integrating acquisitions, and managing growth with clarity and focus. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Learn more about Bluesight: https://bluesight.com/ Listen to Best But Never Final: https://bestbutneverfinal.buzzsprout.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Irina Hemmers and EQS Group Founder and CEO Achim Weick discuss the crucial role of culture in EQS Group's journey.  Achim shares his experience founding a company culture centered on trust. Hear how his focus has driven EQS Group's success as a leading European software company and some lessons he's learned along the way. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit EQS Group's website: https://www.eqs.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this featured episode, we're excited to share a conversation from Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal podcast. Join managing partner Holden Spaht as he sits down with Leagh Turner, CEO of Coupa, to explore how Thoma Bravo and Coupa are revolutionizing business spend management, leveraging AI, and driving innovation post-acquisition.Hear how Coupa is transforming inefficiencies in the $33 trillion global trade ecosystem using its $7 trillion transaction dataset and AI-driven insights. Leagh also shares her leadership philosophies, strategies for cultural alignment, and how Coupa continues to set itself apart in business spend management.Discover why Thoma Bravo's $8 billion acquisition of Coupa is a case study in growth, innovation, and leadership.If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal for more exclusive stories from the world of private equity and tech investment.0:07: Sean Mooney introduces the episode, featuring Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal.2:24: The $8 billion acquisition of Coupa and its industry-leading position in business spend management.9:09: AI-powered opportunities: Coupa's use of its $7 trillion dataset to eliminate inefficiencies.12:34: Appointing Leagh Turner as CEO: leadership in scaling organizations and go-to-market expertise.23:54: How Coupa's Inspire event empowers its customer community and sparks innovation.30:43: Leagh's vision for Coupa: redefining global trade through AI and collaboration.For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedealLearn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/Visit Coupa's website: https://www.coupa.com/For more information on the podcast, visit bestbutneverfinal.buzzsprout.com and embark on your journey to private equity excellence today.Visit us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-but-never-final-podcast/Visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bestbutneverfinal/For information on HCI Equity Partners, go to https://www.hciequity.comFor information on ICV Partners, go to https://www.icvpartners.comFor information on BluWave, go to https://www.bluwave.net

Hear Thoma Bravo Partner Irina Hemmers and Achim Weick, Founder and CEO of EQS Group, dive into the details behind the acquisition of EQS Group. In this episode, they discuss EQS Group's journey of becoming a leading GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software provider. Achim Weick shares his story of founding the company, why EQS Group chose private equity after 20 years, and how EQS Group is helping its customers find solutions for key regulations. Irina and Achim explain how Thoma Bravo and EQS Group aligned in their vision to scale the business into a global industry leader. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit EQS Group's website: https://www.eqs.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Sean Mooney, Doug McCormick, and Lloyd Metz are joined by Carl Press of Thoma Bravo and Kevin MacDonald, CEO of Bluesight, to share a behind-the-scenes look at scaling a software company from a bootstrap startup to a private equity-backed category leader. Kevin reflects on his fourteen-year journey, from self-funding and navigating tough markets to leveraging venture capital and eventually partnering with private equity to drive growth and achieve ambitious goals. Carl provides insights from Thoma Bravo's perspective, highlighting the power of strategic M&A, operational constraints, and value creation planning.Together, they discuss the importance of alignment between CEOs and private equity partners, integrating acquisitions, and managing growth with clarity and focus. Whether you're a founder, an executive, or a private equity professional, this episode dives deep into the challenges and successes of scaling a business for long-term impact.Episode Highlights1:01: Sean introduces Carl Press (Thoma Bravo) and Kevin MacDonald (Bluesight), setting the stage for a discussion on scaling software companies.3:13: Kevin shares Bluesight's origin as a self-funded startup and the challenges of selling to hospitals in its early days.9:38: The transition to venture capital funding and the mindset shift toward speculative, growth-oriented investments.13:23: Carl explains how Thoma Bravo recognized Bluesight's potential and invested, merging it with Metasys on day one to kickstart its M&A strategy.23:03: How Kevin and Carl aligned on a four-year value creation plan, identifying where to focus and doubling down on proven opportunities.30:45: The operating cadence for Bluesight and Thoma Bravo, including structured board meetings and continuous collaborative interactions.41:40: Advice for CEOs and private equity partners on setting clear expectations, establishing cultural alignment, and navigating growth together.For more information on Thoma Bravo, go to https://www.thomabravo.com/For more information on Bluesight, go to https://bluesight.com/For more information on Carl Press, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlpressFor more information on Kevin MacDonald, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/kitcheckkevinmacdonaldFor more information on the podcast, visit bestbutneverfinal.buzzsprout.com and embark on your journey to private equity excellence today.Visit us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-but-never-final-podcast/Visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bestbutneverfinal/For information on HCI Equity Partners, go to https://www.hciequity.comFor information on ICV Partners, go to https://www.icvpartners.comFor information on BluWave, go to https://www.bluwave.net

Fran Rosch, CEO of Imprivata, joins Managing Partner Scott Crabill on this Beyond the Deal mini-sode to discuss his career journey and leadership philosophy. Rosch shares his belief in open communication, setting ambitious goals, and the importance of continuous learning. He also provides advice on navigating career challenges and emphasizes the significance of having the right people to drive results and achieve success. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Imprivata's website: https://www.imprivata.com/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Behind the Deal, Imprivata CEO Fran Rosch shares how the company is revolutionizing access to critical healthcare systems with its cutting-edge security solutions. As a leader in cybersecurity for hospitals and health systems, Imprivata specializes in Access Management for shared device ecosystems, as well as streamlining and securing access for professionals in critical environments (like Healthcare). Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Scott Crabill and Imprivata CEO Fran Rosch delve into the challenges in the cybersecurity space, future milestones Imprivata has its eyes on, and its mission to enhance protection for its customers worldwide — making access to critical information simple, secure, and seamless. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Imprivata's website: https://www.imprivata.com/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mona Sabet is the co-author of Sail to Scale: Steering Startups Clear of Mistakes from Launch to Exit and currently serves as SVP, Strategy, Projects, and Operations at GCG. With a track record of driving growth and strategic transformations, she has held executive roles at VulcanForms, UserTesting, and Cadence Design Systems. At UserTesting, she played a pivotal role in securing $100M in funding, leading acquisitions, taking the company public, and negotiating its $1.3B sale to Thoma Bravo. Beyond her corporate leadership, Mona is a passionate advocate for women in tech, law, and policy, having co-founded ChIPsNetwork.org and leading HiPower, a community dedicated to empowering executive women shaping the future of technology.In this conversation, we discuss:The critical mistakes startups make at different growth stages—Mona shares insights from Sail to Scale on why companies struggle to scale and how to avoid common pitfalls.How founders should "fire themselves" to scale effectively—Why transitioning from founder to CEO requires a mindset shift, and the biggest mistakes leaders make in this process.The AI bubble: hype vs. reality—Mona explains why overfunding in AI-first companies mirrors past tech bubbles and what it means for the future of the industry.Why acquisitions should be a long-term strategy, not a last-minute decision—The importance of planning exits early and why companies that wait too long often fail to sell at the right valuation.The evolving landscape of M&A and IPOs—How companies can differentiate themselves in a crowded market of late-stage startups waiting for an exit.The unseen biases keeping women out of leadership—Mona's perspective on why brand bias impacts diversity in tech and what leaders can do to create real change.Resources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Mona on LinkedIn AI fun fact articleOn How to how AI is changing the entertainment industry 

In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Holden Spaht sits down with Coupa CEO Leagh Turner to discuss her career journey and the significance of mentorship. They also delve into the future of AI and its implications for businesses. Learn about Coupa's approach to AI governance, aiming to ensure it is utilized safely and responsibly to establish a new industry standard. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Coupa's website: https://www.coupa.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coupa has helped businesses better manage direct and indirect spend through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for almost 20 years. Coupa AI is informed by over $7 trillion of spend data across a global network of 10 million+ suppliers and buyers. Coupa aims to empower its customers with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to help companies improve operating margins. Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Holden Spaht speaks with Leagh Turner, CEO at Coupa, about the company's journey and how Coupa helps simplify spending for customers of all sizes. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Coupa's website: https://www.coupa.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Senior Partner A.J. Rohde and Principal George Jaber discuss with HCSS President and CEO Steve McGough the company's strong employee relationships, the true essence of leadership, the core values he took with him from his time at Texas A&M, and how the impact of treating every customer with care and respect has led them to build a reputation for award-winning service. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit HCSS's website: https://www.hcss.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#updateai #customersuccess #saas #businessJoin Josh Schachter (Founder & CEO, UpdateAI), Kristi Faltorusso (CCO, ClientSuccess), and Jon Johnson (Principal CSM Enterprise, UserTesting) as they discuss the recent merger between Opexus and Casepoint with Bonnye Hart, Chief Customer Officer.Discover how these twin powers under the Thoma Bravo banner are navigating change, professional growth, and customer success. From strategic partnerships to expanding adoption, this episode is packed with engaging conversations and expert insights.Timestamps0:00 - Preview, BS & Intros2:49 - Thoma Bravo and merger discussion6:04 - Team dynamics post-merger8:00 - Introduction to Opexus and Casepoint11:53 - The curiosity post-merger and job security14:43 - Engagement models and customer-centricity22:17 - Bonnye's strategy & approach to CS___________________________

For nearly 40 years, HCSS has been a driving force in construction software, helping companies streamline operations and achieve success. In this episode of Behind the Deal, Thoma Bravo's A.J. Rohde and George Jaber sit down with HCSS President and CEO Steve McGough to explore the company's journey—from its beginnings in the late ‘80s to creating HeavyBid, an industry-leading estimating software for heavy civil contractors. They also discuss how HCSS is preparing for the future, positioning itself as a leader in the construction industry's digital transformation. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit HCSS's website: https://www.hcss.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SailPoint is guiding prospective investors that its initial public offering has received orders for more than 20 times the shares available, according to people familiar with the matter. The IPO for the Thoma Bravo-backed security software company is poised to price at the top or above its revised price range, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information isn’t public. He spoke about this and more with hosts Alix Steel and Norah Mulinda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro and Qlik CEO Mike Capone discuss Qlik's growth since its 2018 acquisition by Thoma Bravo, including its global expansion from Sweden, how the company stays ahead of AI's rapid evolution to drive ongoing business transformation and how Mike's leadership style of “leading from the front” has helped Qlik cultivate a culture that employees deeply cherish. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Qlik's website: https://www.qlik.com/us To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season three of Thoma Bravo's award-winning podcast kicks off with a conversation between Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro & Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik. Together, they explore Qlik's growth from a visual analytics company to an industry leader in data integration, analytics, and AI solutions for businesses. Listen as they explore Qlik's differentiated vision for end-to-end AI driven solutions and how its partnership with Thoma Bravo is transforming the way companies harness their data to redefine success.  For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Qlik's website: https://www.qlik.com/us To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with season 3 of Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal! Our chart-topping and award-winning podcast offers a glimpse into the world of the largest tech-focused buyout firm. This season, hear CEOs from Qlik, HCSS, Coupa, and more share untold stories of some of Thoma Bravo's biggest and most dynamic acquisitions. New episodes drop every Thursday!  For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we explore how AI is reshaping software development, the slow adoption of Service Mesh, and the latest effort to modernize the U.S. Government. Plus, chili debates, and Wiz proves puppies make everything better. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfuymY8l9rs) 503 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfuymY8l9rs) Runner-up Titles Just start it, I'll catch up Let's not get distracted by the corn AI's never eaten a bowl of chili, Brandon. No beans for you Streetfights about chili Get out of my right pane Single Thread Pizza That is a response to a problem I don't want to have. This is not listener feedback, this is more Matt feedback. Rundown Visual Studio Code helped Microsoft win developers. New AI coding editors want to own the future (https://www.runtime.news/visual-studio-code-helped-microsoft-win-developers-new-ai-coding-editors-want-to-own-the-future/?ref=runtime-newsletter) Anysphere, a Maker of A.I. 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In this episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Pat and Konch cover key updates across job changes, RIA/FA M&A, institutional coverage, and fundraising. Highlights include Jeffrey Chang joining NYU's Investment Office as Managing Director, Scott Poore becoming CIO at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, and Jenny Buck being named CIO of London LGPS CIV. In M&A news, Klingman & Associates brought on NYC-based advisor Lizzie Decarlo from UBS, LPL recruited a $385M team from Kestra in Atlanta, and Sanctuary Wealth secured a $700M Miami team from Truist. Institutional updates featured asset allocation shifts at Austin City Employees' and Tulare County Employees' Retirement Systems, alongside recent commitments from Oregon PERS ($650M across private equity and international equities) and Texas County & District Retirement System ($150M to Ares European Credit Strategies Fund X). Fundraising news included Thoma Bravo closing its third credit fund at $3.6B and Kline Hill Partners targeting $300M for its new private equity secondary fund. Stay tuned for more insights in upcoming episodes!

In this episode, we speak with Satyen Sangani, the Co-Founder and CEO of Alation, an enterprise software company, whose data catalog serves enterprises in organizing and consolidating their data. Nearly 600 global enterprises — including 40% of the Fortune 100 — rely on Alation to realize value from every data and AI initiative. Alation is backed by Thoma Bravo, Riverwood Capital, Salesforce Ventures and other notable investors. Since 2012, Satyen and his team have been passionate about helping enterprises create thriving data cultures where anyone can find, understand, and trust data. Prior to founding Alation, Satyen spent a decade at Oracle where he managed the financial services warehousing and performance management business. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

00:00 - PreShow Banter™ — The Old and The New02:27 - BHIS - Talkin' Bout [infosec] News 2024-11-1103:44 - Story # 1: Mattel pulls thousands of ‘Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult website on packaging08:03 - Story # 2: Office apps crash on Windows 11 24H2 PCs with CrowdStrike antivirus11:41 - Story # 3: Mislabeled patch sends Windows Server 2022 admins on unwanted upgrade to 202516:49 - Story # 4: Suspected Snowflake Hacker Arrested in Canada18:26 - Story # 5: Interpol Cybercrime Sweep Takes Down 22,000 IP Addresses, Arrests 4129:47 - Story # 6: Google Cloud to mandate MFA for all users in 202541:30 - Story # 7: Cisco scores a perfect CVSS 10 with critical flaw in its wireless system49:26 - Story # 8: H.I.G. Capital and Thoma Bravo to Acquire CompTIA Brand and Products59:05 - SANS Holiday Hack Challenge™ 2024

The latest economic indicators highlight a steady U.S. GDP growth rate of 2.8% for the third quarter of 2024. This growth is supported by a notable increase in consumer spending, which rose at a 3.7% annualized rate. However, the job market shows signs of stagnation, with only 12,000 new jobs added in October, raising concerns about underlying weaknesses. Despite the unemployment rate remaining steady at 4.1%, the episode emphasizes the challenges faced by small businesses in filling job vacancies, particularly in sectors like construction and transportation.Host Dave Sobel also delves into the tech employment landscape, noting that while the tech unemployment rate held steady at 2.6%, the sector experienced a slight decline in jobs. The report from CompTIA indicates a positive trend in job listings for tech positions, but the overall employment numbers reflect a tightening labor market. The episode highlights the struggles small businesses face in hiring qualified candidates, with many owners reporting unfilled job openings and a decrease in hiring efforts.The episode shifts focus to Intel, which has reported a staggering $16.6 billion loss for the third quarter, marking the largest quarterly loss in its history. This loss is attributed to significant asset depreciation and restructuring charges following substantial layoffs. Sobel discusses the competitive landscape, particularly the challenges Intel faces from rivals like Nvidia and AMD in the AI chip market. In contrast, Reddit has reported its first profitable quarter as a public company, showcasing a significant turnaround and strong investor confidence.Finally, the episode covers the acquisition of CompTIA's certification business by HIG Capital and Thoma Bravo, transitioning it to a for-profit model. This move raises questions about the future of CompTIA's mission to serve the IT industry and the implications for its existing non-profit organization. Sobel encourages listeners to reevaluate their relationships with CompTIA in light of these changes, emphasizing the evolving landscape of certification and training in the tech industry. Three things to know today00:00 US GDP Growth Holds Steady at 2.8%, But Job Market Weakens Amid Small Business Hiring Struggles and Tech Stability05:15 Intel Reports Record $16.6 Billion Loss Amid Layoffs and Depreciation, While Reddit Achieves First Profitable Quarter07:10 H.I.G. Capital and Thoma Bravo to Acquire CompTIA's Certification Business, Transitioning to For-Profit Model  Supported by:  https://www.huntress.com/mspradio/https://mspradio.com/engage/      All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessoftech.bsky.social

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