The Minds Capital Podcast








Your connection to the growing world of independent sponsors and deal-by-deal private equity.

From Public Company CEO to Independent Sponsor
Jeff Goldstein's journey from public company CEO to independent sponsor at Breakwater Management, navigating AI challenges in marketing and finding opportunities in media.

To Exit or Not to Exit: 2x MOIC in 2 Years
Discover how Sarkaw Aziz acquired a vacation rental platform with creative financing and achieved a 41% IRR in just two years through strategic growth and timely exit.

The 3-5-7x MOIC Underwriting Framework
Princeton grad Rick Apple built Upside Growth Partners in Nashville, scaling 12 platforms while raising 5 kids. His strategic sourcing and 3-5-7 framework drive consistent success from retail to roofing.

A Portfolio Marked Up at 10x MOIC
Discover how Stenning Schueppert's radical alignment approach at Evolution Strategy Partners drives 10x returns in private equity, outperforming traditional fund models.

Combining 2 Platforms to Reach $20m EBITDA
Discover how Worklyn Partners combines VC-style cybersecurity with PE-driven MSP rollups, backed by $50M capital and 7 successful acquisitions to create a uniquely positioned dual platform.