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Building Networks and Working Relationships in Private Equity with Chelsea Celistan

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Accessing the Pipeline, a brand new podcast from McGuireWoods, features the voices of Black professionals in private equity and finance. Hosted by Rubin Pusha III, each episode welcomes special guests to offer insight into the world of capital and deal making, while also striving to develop relationships among Black professionals in the private equity industry.

Rubin kicks off this series with guest Chelsea Celistan, vice president at Providence Equity Partners, to talk about how she sets herself apart as one of few Black women on a private equity investment team and get her perspective on investing more broadly and the value of sector specialization. Chelsea shares with listeners what she believes have been the crucial ingredients to her success: her grit, internal motivation, and a strong network of people with whom she surrounds herself.

Tune in to this episode to hear Chelsea’s perspective on the private equity space: market dynamics going into the second quarter of 2023, what Providence looks for in their investments, and general challenges and opportunities for minorities in the private equity space.

Meet Your Host

Name: Rubin Pusha III

Title: Partner at McGuireWoods

Specialty: Rubin’s practice focuses on healthcare transactional and regulatory matters for a variety of healthcare companies, investors and providers. He takes pride in getting to know his clients and utilizes savvy business strategies in order to help them achieve their goals.

Connect: LinkedIn

Featured Guest

Name: Chelsea Celistan

What she does: Chelsea is a vice president based in the New York office of Providence Equity Partners, where she focuses on making investments in tech, media, telecom, and education companies. Prior to joining Providence, she worked in software and healthcare private equity at Vista Equity Partners and The Vistria Group. Chelsea holds a Bachelor of Arts with honors from Harvard College and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Company: Providence Equity Partners

Where to find Chelsea: LinkedIn

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Subscribe to Accessing the Pipeline in your preferred podcast app so that you never miss an episode.

This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

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Accessing the Pipeline, a brand new podcast from McGuireWoods, features the voices of Black professionals in private equity and finance. Hosted by Rubin Pusha III, each episode welcomes special guests to offer insight into the world of capital and deal making, while also striving to develop relationships among Black professionals in the private equity industry.

Rubin kicks off this series with guest Chelsea Celistan, vice president at Providence Equity Partners, to talk about how she sets herself apart as one of few Black women on a private equity investment team and get her perspective on investing more broadly and the value of sector specialization. Chelsea shares with listeners what she believes have been the crucial ingredients to her success: her grit, internal motivation, and a strong network of people with whom she surrounds herself.

Tune in to this episode to hear Chelsea’s perspective on the private equity space: market dynamics going into the second quarter of 2023, what Providence looks for in their investments, and general challenges and opportunities for minorities in the private equity space.

Meet Your Host

Name: Rubin Pusha III

Title: Partner at McGuireWoods

Specialty: Rubin’s practice focuses on healthcare transactional and regulatory matters for a variety of healthcare companies, investors and providers. He takes pride in getting to know his clients and utilizes savvy business strategies in order to help them achieve their goals.

Connect: LinkedIn

Featured Guest

Name: Chelsea Celistan

What she does: Chelsea is a vice president based in the New York office of Providence Equity Partners, where she focuses on making investments in tech, media, telecom, and education companies. Prior to joining Providence, she worked in software and healthcare private equity at Vista Equity Partners and The Vistria Group. Chelsea holds a Bachelor of Arts with honors from Harvard College and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Company: Providence Equity Partners

Where to find Chelsea: LinkedIn

Contact

Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.

Subscribe to Accessing the Pipeline in your preferred podcast app so that you never miss an episode.

This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

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