The Evolution of Private Equity & Guiding Companies through the Recent Market Downturn

On this episode:

Thomas Hagerty is a managing director at Thomas H. Lee Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm investing in the Financial Technology & Services, Healthcare, and Technology & Business Solutions sectors. We chat about Thomas’s 30+ years at THL and the evolution of private equity from when he started in the industry in 1988 until today. For instance, we discuss increased competition, the globalization of PE, and the rise of sector specific funds. Thomas also gives us astute insights into the current market contraction and how businesses should navigate these turbulent times. We wrap up with some life advice on making it in the business world.