S24E11: Inside Private Equity Consulting: AI Bets, Harder Exits, and Real Diligence

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S24E11: Inside Private Equity Consulting: AI Bets, Harder Exits, and Real Diligence
Aug 21, 2026 Season 24 Episode 11
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A private equity firm bought a paint company. Turned out their sales reps were handing out 50% discounts to any contractor who asked nicely.

That's the kind of blind spot 3 PE leaders talk through in this episode – what actually happens once a private equity deal gets underway.

Carl Evander (OC&C), Sean McDevitt (Arthur D. Little), and Dave Clement (Simon-Kucher) break down how a deal actually gets picked, checked out, and sold for a profit.

You'll learn:

  • Why the numbers on older deals are forcing PE firms to sell now, ready or not
  • What "real diligence" looks like once you've actually bought the company
  • The 1 skill partners say will matter more than AI in 3 years

Full speaker bios and firm profiles here.

Resources:

  • See this year's Top Private Equity Consulting Firms ranking
  • If breaking into a PE-focused practice is the target, Black Belt pairs you with an advisor who's coached candidates into firms like OC&C and Simon-Kucher
  • Explore top firms hiring in Private Equity Consulting on the Management Consulted Job Board

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