Best Thoma Bravos Podcasts (2025)

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How Applitools is Using AI to Improve Speed, Scalability, and Accuracy with Adam Carmi and Alex Berry 20:02

3d ago20:02

20:02

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 perspect…

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Week in Review | Neuralink Raises $600M at $9B Valuation, Judge Considers Curbs for Google in AI Arms Race, Jensen Huang Shifts Approach to U.S. Politics & More 1:14:22

1d ago1:14:22

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Elon Musk Is Leaving Washington, Meta Partners With Anduril, Kim Jong Un's "Side Launch" Goes Sideways | Peter Rahal, John Andrew Entwistle, Ashlee Vance, Chase Lochmiller, Matan Grinberg, Jonny Dyer ... 3:23:09

2d ago3:23:09

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Turn Down For Watts (w/ Kelsie Watts) 46:06

3d ago46:06

46:06

She’s been on American Idol. She’s been on The Voice. And she just recently made her debut on Broadway! This week, Melissa invites the talented musician, songwriter, and actress, Kelsie Watts, onto the show to talk about her first steps into the singing world, her little bond with Kelly Clarkson, the demanding schedule of a life on Broadway, and wh…

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Dragonheart (& dragons in general) with Samantha Shannon 1:29:01

4d ago1:29:01

1:29:01

Author of The Bone Season and The Priory of the Orange Tree Samantha Shannon comes to discuss her life-long love of Dragonheart! We talk dragons, knights, St George, dragons as elemental force, "wyrms", novels-as-video-games and the great cinematic traditions of the Dragonheart franchise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Crypto Day | Brian Armstrong, Balaji, Chris Dixon, Katie Haun & More 4:40:30

3d ago4:40:30

4:40:30

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Thiel Fellow Tuesday | Brad Gerstner, Delian Asparouhov + Raycho Raychev, AJ Piplica + Zach Shore 3:39:55

4d ago3:39:55

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Private Equity’s Consolidation Strategy: Keys to Success in Fragmented Markets 40:58

5d ago40:58

40:58

Consolidation strategies are a proven way to create value in fragmented markets, but execution is everything. In this episode, Doug McCormick walks through the key principles of launching and scaling a buy-and-build platform, sharing lessons learned from a real-world example in the lawn care industry. Joining Sean Mooney and Lloyd Metz, Doug dives …

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"The Information" Profiles TBPN, AI Ups and Downs, Nuclear Regulation | Zach Weinberg, Leigh Marie Braswell, Stephen Balaban, Sam Lessin, Bobby Goodlatte, Auren Hoffman, Doug Bernauer, Isaiah Taylor 3:56:19

8d ago3:56:19

3:56:19

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AI-Powered PE: Refining Portfolio Operations with Technology - Part B 22:11

9d ago22:11

22:11

On BDO's latest Private Equity PErspectives podcast episode, host Todd Kinney is joined for a second time by Abhik Das, partner at Three Hills Capital Partners, and Blair Greenberg, partner at Bregal Sagemount. Together, they discussed: How AI is transforming portfolio company operations, from boosting gross margins to enhancing deal origination an…

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Jony Ive Joins OpenAI Analysis, Google I/O Reactions | Keith Rabois, Dan Shipper, Reggie James, TJ Parker, Ben Hylak 3:26:27

9d ago3:26:27

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How Applitools Uses AI to Revolutionize Test Automation 41:00

10d ago41:00

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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…

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Reality Checked (w/ Dorinda Medley and Kiki Monique) 55:12

10d ago55:12

55:12

This week Melissa invites the OG of RHONY, Dorinda Medley, and pop culture expert, Kiki Monique, onto the show to talk about the secret text chain among the RHONY gals, the surprising truth behind Reality TV friendships, and the huge red flags we're seeing with some of the relationships on The Valley. The ladies also talk the latest happenings in t…

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Magical Garbage: Mermaids with Katherine Webber 1:09:02

11d ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty... get out ya shell bras and silicone tails losers, we're going swimming with Katherine Webber to dive deep into the world of mermaids. SENTIMENTAL GARBAGE LIVE: THE MAGICAL EDITION Sat 14th June @Union Chapel, London Tickets out now: https://www.fane.co.uk/sentimental-garbage…

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New OpenAI Hardware Device, Google I/O Reactions | Erik Prince, Anthony Pompliano, Scott Wu, David Senra, Joe Wiesenthal, Nikunj Handa 3:11:25

10d ago3:11:25

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Google I/O Reaction, Microsoft Build Recap, OpenAI's Stargate Datacenter | Austen Allred, Jeff Morris Jr., Cliff Weitzman, Logan Kilpatrick & Tulsee Doshi 3:32:28

12d ago3:32:28

3:32:28

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NVIDIA Updates, Why Apple Still Hasn't Cracked AI, Regeneration to Buy 23andMe | Walter Chen, Michael Dempsey, Joshua Steinman, Sriram Krishnan 3:02:01

13d ago3:02:01

3:02:01

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OpenAI Launches Codex, Meta Delays Llama 4 Behemoth | Matt Grimm, Kevin Weil, Blake Scholl, Tim Fist, Chris Best, Sean Henry 2:56:16

16d ago2:56:16

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Airbnb 2.0, Warren Buffett Exclusive in WSJ, Apple to Support Brain-Implant Control | Alex Blania, Eugenia Kuyda, Josh Wolfe, Jason Fried, Delian Asparouhov 3:08:41

17d ago3:08:41

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Beyond the Friend Zone: Building Mailgun into a Leading Technology Company with Will Conway and Josh Odom 22:12

17d ago22:12

22:12

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 strategic…

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Is Everyone Ok? (w/ Joe Gorga) 1:05:57

17d ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Melissa and Joe are back on the mics and they have a lot to catch us up to speed on. Whether it’s Joe breaking things during his recent comedy show, awkward questions you shouldn’t ask at the gynecologist, or Melissa’s bathroom problem since becoming famous, these two have a lot to talk about. We also get the scoop on Frank Catania’s outrageous fas…

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Magical Garbage: The Hunger Games with Traci Thomas 1:17:30

18d ago1:17:30

1:17:30

The Stacks host Traci Thomas joins us to talk about the original Hunger Games trilogy! Mostly the books! Five stars on Uber for Suzanne Collins! SKIPSHOCK - out June 5 Pre-order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock SENTIMENTAL GARBAGE LIVE: THE MAGICAL EDITION Sat 14th June @Union Chapel, London Tickets out now: https://www.fane.co…

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Open-Source AI, a16z's Playbook | Marc Andreessen & The a16z Partnership, Bryan Johnson, Chris Pedregal, Joshua Browder 3:48:02

18d ago3:48:02

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Tesla Robotaxis, Saudi Arabia, AI in Big Tech, Art Market Update + Guests 3:04:51

19d ago3:04:51

3:04:51

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Private Equity in 2025: Diligence and Value Creation Trends 49:21

19d ago49:21

49:21

Private equity is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead requires innovation in both diligence and value creation. In this episode, Sean Mooney, Lloyd Metz, and Doug McCormick explore the latest tools, trends, and strategies that are reshaping the private equity landscape in 2025. The conversation dives into cutting-edge approaches to due diligence, i…

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Crémieux, Tess Cameron, Eoghan McCabe, Pippa Lamb, Jack Dreifuss, David Tisch, TJ Parker, Surprise U.S.-China Trade Deal, Trump EO on Drug Prices, New Air Force One in 2025?, Perplexity Valuation Surge ... 3:47:40

20d ago3:47:40

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Mother's Day Gift Guide, Rorra in WSJ, Morgan Housel, Mehul Nariyawala, Sonya Huang, Stanford Review, Will Quist, Aidan Dewar, George Maloney 3:20:52

23d ago3:20:52

3:20:52

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Daniel P. Driscoll, General Randy A. George, Gary Vaynerchuk, Harley Finkelstein, Delian Asparouhov, Will Ahmed, Adam Porter-Price, Jack Altman, David Haber, Alex at Hallow 3:51:55

24d ago3:51:55

3:51:55

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How Mailgun Quickly Evolved into a Leading Email API Provider 52:56

24d ago52:56

52:56

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 …

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Magical Garbage: The Lord of The Rings, Ranked 1:34:51

25d ago1:34:51

1:34:51

Welcome to Magical Garbage - a Sentimental Garbage mini series! To celebrate the upcoming release of my new YA novel SKIPSHOCK, Sentimental Garbage is diving into the world of fantasy and exploring the magical storytelling that made us who we are, with pals old and new. This week, we're starting off with a biggy - friend of the pod Jen Cownie joins…

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LIVE FROM CONFIG: Jeremy Hindle, Nairi Tashjian Hourdajian, Andrew Reed, Elliot Jay Stocks, John LePore, Marty Ringlein 2:24:47

25d ago2:24:47

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OpenAI to Remain Non-Profit, OpenAI to Buy Windsurf, Jon Voight's Plan to Fix Hollywood, Kelvin Yu, James Blom, Santi Ruiz, Jacob Kimmel, Fil Aronshtein 3:00:46

26d ago3:00:46

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The Legacy of Warren Buffett, Bucky Moore, Katherine Boyle, Aditya Agarwal, Molly O'Shea, Augustus Doricko 3:20:02

27d ago3:20:02

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a16z Rebranding, Worldcoin Launches in U.S., Judge Delivers Blow to Apple's Business Model, Tesla Price Falls Amid Reporting of Elon's Replacement 1:49:45

30d ago1:49:45

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From Capital to Collaboration: The Modern Approach to PE Partnerships - Part A 22:05

1M ago22:05

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On BDO's latest Private Equity PErspectives podcast episode, host Todd Kinney is joined by Abhik Das, partner at Three Hills Capital Partners, and Blair Greenberg, partner at Bregal Sagemount. Together, they discussed: How modern PE firms are building specialized operational teams that transform portfolio companies beyond simply providing capital. …

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LIVE FROM HILL & VALLEY: Jacob Helberg, Delian Asparouhov, Christian Garrett, Josh Wolfe, Eric Glyman, Karim Atiyeh, Mike Solana, Keith Rabois, Qasar Younis, Shaun Maguire, Sampriti Bhattacharyya, David ... 4:07:33

1M ago4:07:33

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How Innovation is Driving the Future of Cybersecurity 37:55

1M ago37:55

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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, drive…

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Climbing in Heels (w/ Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas) 44:13

1M ago44:13

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She has been instrumental player in the success of some of the biggest names in Hollywood, and now she’s on the show to share more of her story, spill a few more dirty secrets, and talk about her brand-new book, Climbing in Heels. This week Melissa welcomes agent, producer, and writer, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, back onto the show to talk about her c…

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Live from Washington, DC: Will Manidis, Analysis of Intel Earnings, Analysis of TSMC Earnings, Amazon Denies Plans to Display Tariff Impact at Checkout 1:45:45

1M ago1:45:45

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Private Equity’s Response to Tariffs: Insights with Beacon Global Strategies’ Michael Allen 49:47

1M ago49:47

49:47

Tariffs are at the center of a rapidly changing global trade landscape, creating both challenges and opportunities for businesses. In this episode, Sean Mooney, Lloyd Metz, and Doug McCormick are joined by Michael Allen, co-founder of Beacon Global Strategies, to explore the state of U.S. trade policy, its impact on private equity, and how business…

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Earnings Season, Magnificent Seven off to Worst Starts Since 2022, The Group Chats That Changed America, Huawei Aims to Match NVIDIA with New AI Chip, Tech's Favorite Microconferences and Private Summits ... 1:18:45

1M ago1:18:45

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Karri Saarinen, Sean Frank, Semil Shah, Dan Lorenc, Google's Earnings Power Holding Up Well, Intel Says Layoffs are in Store, The Relationship Between Netflix and The NFL, Elon's Friends Sell Access to ... 2:46:29

1M ago2:46:29

2:46:29

Karri Saarinen is the co-founder and CEO of Linear, a popular issue tracking and project management tool. Previously, he was a design lead at Airbnb, focusing on design systems and product development. @karrisaarinen Sean Frank is the CEO of Ridge, best known for the Ridge Wallet and expanding the brand into a broader EDC (everyday carry) company. …

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Calley Means, Delian Asparouhov, Leif Abraham & Jannick Malling, Alfred Wahlforss & Florian Juengermann, Saman Farid, Erik Palitsch, Netflix's Growth Plans Post Earnings, AMD's Plan to Beat NVIDIA 3:12:30

1M ago3:12:30

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Beyond Leadership: Career Lessons from Chess with Todd Dauchy and Adam Solomon 13:43

1M ago13:43

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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 comp…

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REWIND: The Finer Points (w/ The Points Guy - Brian Kelly) 49:49

1M ago49:49

49:49

Summertime is almost here, so let's re-visit an episode that's all about saving that dollar when it comes to the summer plans this year! Melissa has the The Points Guy - Brian Kelly, back on the show to share his hacks on finding the cheapest airfare this summer, the best credit cards to use for your various purchases, and why it's often much more …

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