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Take the Stage
by Alexis Alvarez
Take the Stage celebrates and amplifies diverse voices within the lower and middle market private investment space and serves as a platform for conversations that encompass a wide range of perspectives and experiences. You're going to hear candid conversations that touch on career paths, (the not so linear kind), valuable insights, practical advice for how to navigate your career, and honest stories of how to pave a path in the lower and middle markets. And stay tuned for our special series, Ladies Who Rock, dedicated exclusively to women in the lower and middle market space.
Episodes
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Ep 33—Ladies Who Rock Series—Special Guest Marilyn Adler from Mizzen Capital
Marilyn Adler has spent more than three decades investing in the LMM, but the firm she ultimately built reflects lessons gathered across every stage of that career. As co-founder of Mizzen Capital, Marilyn launched her own fund in March 2020—just one week before COVID shut down the world. Rather...
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Ep 32—Ladies Who Rock Series—Special Guest Lorine Pendleton from 125 Ventures
Lorine Pendleton's career has never followed a conventional path. After beginning as a media and entertainment attorney representing legendary artists including Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Chaka Khan, she transitioned into venture capital with a mission to address the funding gap facing women and...
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Ep 31—Ladies Who Rock Series—Special Guest Noramay Cadena from Supply Change Capital
Today on Take the Stage, and our special series Ladies Who Rock, we shine the spotlight on Noramay Cadena, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Supply Change Capital, gets candid about her journey from the San Fernando Valley to MIT, from Boeing to building a venture fund—without the traditional...
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Ep 30—Special Guest Charles Hudson from Precursor Ventures
Today on Take the Stage we sit down with Charles Hudson, Founder and Managing Partner of Precursor Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on pre-seed and seed investments in the US and Canada Charles has made it his mission to find the kind of talent traditional VCs tend to…
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Ep 29—Ladies Who Rock Series—Special Guest Samara Mejia Hernandez from Chingona Ventures
Today on Take the Stage, and our special series Ladies Who Rock, we shine the spotlight on Samara Mejia Hernandez, Founding Partner at Chingona Ventures, a Chicago-based, early-stage venture capital fund. Samara shares how she broke into venture capital, built a bold brand with Chingona Ventures,...
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Ep 28—Ladies Who Rock Series—Special Guest Bukie Adebo Umeano from Anthemis
Today on Take the Stage, and our special series Ladies Who Rock, we shine the spotlight on Bukie Adebo Umeano, Investment Principal at Anthemis, a global VC firm that backs inclusive fintech and insurtech founders. Bukie dives into her unconventional journey into venture capital, the lessons…
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Ep 27—Ladies Who Rock Series—Special Guest Clara de Bienassis from Stone Soup Consulting
Today on Take the Stage, and our special series Ladies Who Rock, we shine the spotlight on Clara de Bienassis, People & Well-being Director at Stone Soup Consulting, a global social impact consultancy rooted in empathy, diversity, and purpose-driven work. Clara’s journey is anything but...
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Ep 26—Ladies Who Rock Series—Special Guest Maria de Palacio from GAWA Capital
Today on Take the Stage, and our special series Ladies Who Rock, we shine the spotlight on Maria de Palacio, Head of Finance and Operations at GAWA Capital, the largest impact fund manager in Spain that is focused on providing market-based solutions to key societal issues. Maria shares how she...
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Ep 25—Ladies Who Rock Series—Special Guest Isabelle Fuchs from Eden Capital
In this episode of Take the Stage, and our special series Ladies Who Rock, we shine the spotlight on Isabelle Fuchs, Senior Associate at Eden Capital Management, a female-founded, lower middle market private equity firm focused on education, business services, and software. Isabelle reflects on…
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Ep 24—Ladies Who Rock Series—Special Guest Jessica Patton from 5th Century Partners
In this episode of Take the Stage and our special series, Ladies Who Rock, we shine the spotlight on Jessica Patton, Co-founder and Managing Director at 5th Century Partners (5CP), a purpose-driven private equity firm redefining the industry through intentional culture and a commitment to...
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Ep 23—Ladies Who Rock Series—Special Guest Stephanie Park from Apogem Capital
In this episode of Take the Stage and our special series, Ladies Who Rock, we shine the spotlight on Stephanie Park, Director in the PE group at Apogem Capital, to unpack a career path that challenges the norm. From starting in private equity, pivoting to the fashion world, and returning to lead...
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Ep 22—Ladies Who Rock Series—Special Guest Maude Delice
Today on Take the Stage, and our special series, Ladies Who Rock, we’re joined by Maude Delice, an Investor Relations and Fundraising professional with a non-traditional career journey. A self-described "recovering entrepreneur," Maude leveraged her background in marketing and communications to...
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Ep 21—Ladies Who Rock Series—Special Guest Genine Fallon from Cold Bore Capital
Today on Take the Stage, we sit down with Genine Fallon, Managing Director of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at Cold Bore Capital, a veteran-founded and led firm that invests in lower middle market businesses with a focus on operational value creation. With a career journey as dynamic…
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Ep 20 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Jessie Harris from TXV Partners
Today on Take the Stage, as part of our special series "Ladies Who Rock," we’re shining the spotlight on Jessie Harris. Jessie is a Vice President at TXV Partners, an Austin-based venture capital firm that focuses on the intersection of health, tech, and sports. Her career journey spans from...
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Ep 19 - Special Guest Jarron Smith from Zeal Capital Partners
Today on Take the Stage, we talk to Jarron Smith. Jarron is COO and Managing Director at Zeal Capital Partners, a diverse-founded and led venture capital firm that invests in enduring companies to generate above-market rate returns and impact. With a unique background that defies convention…
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Ep 18 - Special Guest Devin Brown from TechNexus Venture Collaborative
Today on Take the Stage we are shining the spotlight on Devin Brown, a Venture Capital Associate at TechNexus Venture Collaborative. Devin shares his inspiring journey from a high school athlete with Ivy League dreams to an up-and-coming figure in the venture capital space. He discusses the…
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Ep 17 - Special Guest Peter Washington from The Copia Group
Today on Take the Stage, we are shining the spotlight on Peter Washington. Peter is Managing Director and Head of Originations for The Copia Group, a diverse-founded and led firm that provides debt and equity capital solutions to lower middle-market companies. His journey is marked by over two...
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Ep 16 - Special Guests Jerry Arteaga and Greg Povenski from Cold Bore Capital
On this special episode of Take the Stage we are shining the spotlight on Jerry Arteaga and Greg Povenski, two Special Operations Forces vets who were able to successfully forge their paths into private equity following long and decorated careers in the military. Beyond their achievements, Jerry...
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Ep 15 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Jaclyn Voor
Today on Take the Stage and our special series Ladies Who Rock, we are shining the spotlight on Jaclyn Voor. Jaclyn is a skilled operator specializing in portfolio company value creation for private equity clients. With over 10 years of experience, Jaclyn has built a remarkable career…
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Ep 14 (Part 2) - Special Guest Matan Feldman from Wall Street Prep
This is Part 2 of our Take the Stage episode with Matan Feldman. Matan is founder and CEO of Wall Street Prep, a global full-service financial training firm providing self-study programs, instructor-led training and e-learning services to investment banks, financial institutions, and Fortune 1000...
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Ep 13 (Part 1) - Special Guest Matan Feldman from Wall Street Prep
Today on Take the Stage, we are shining the spotlight on Matan Feldman. Matan is founder and CEO of Wall Street Prep, a global full-service financial training firm providing self-study programs, instructor-led training and e-learning services to investment banks, financial institutions, and…
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Ep 12 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Patty Fernandez Moore from Lightspring Capital
Today on Take the Stage, we are shining the spotlight on Patty Fernandez Moore. Patty is a Senior Associate at Lightspring Capital Partners, a lower middle market PE firm that targets majority equity investments across various industries. She began her career in the Valuation & Business Modeling...
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Ep 11 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Emily Yin from Avante Capital
Today on Take the Stage, we are shining the spotlight on Emily Yin. Emily is an Analyst at Avante Capital Partners, the largest women-owned private credit firm in the SBIC industry. She is primarily responsible for investment due diligence but also works on other impact initiatives, including a...
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Ep 10 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Rocio Heres from AltamarCAM Capital Partners
Today on Take the Stage, we are shining the spotlight on Rocio Heres. Rocio is the Managing Director at AltamarCAM Capital Partners where she is currently co-head of the New York office and a member of Altamar’s 10-person US investment team. She has led an extensive number of deals in the US…
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Ep 9 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Ashley Kooyenga from McNally Capital
Today on Take the Stage, we are shining the spotlight on Ashley Kooyenga. Ashley's career starts with the financial downturn of 2008 and takes her through a series of rapid growth promotions that culminate in her current role with a lower middle-market family equity firm. Her path is peppered…
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Ep 8 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Sam Ory from Ouroboros Group
Today on Take the Stage, we are shining the spotlight on Sam Ory. Sam started her career with a degree in Design from Parsons The New School For Design. Your read that right! So how did Sam parlay her fashion degree into a successful career in PE as founder and General Partner of Ouroboros Group?...
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Ep 7 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Michelle Lewis from The Capstreet Group
Today on Take the Stage, we are shining the spotlight on Michelle Lewis. From a Fine Arts degree to Principal at The Capstreet Group, Michelle's career path is all but ordinary. We discuss how she was able to turn her non-traditional background into a career in PE and also touch on personal…
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Ep 6 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Deana Morrow
Today on Take the Stage, we are shining a spotlight on Deana Morrow, whose impressive track-record spans 20 years of executive leadership, M&A, corporate development and investment banking experience. From a Physics and Aeronautical Engineering graduate to CEO of a gourmet food manufacturing...
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Ep 5 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Elisabeth Wadsworth
In today’s episode, we are shining a spotlight on Elisabeth Wadsworth. Elisabeth has spent the last 15 years working within finance, investment banking, hedge funds and PE. A true NYC powerhouse, Elisabeth discusses her non-traditional journey from political science major to high-impact board...
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Ep 4 - Open Mic - 'Networthing' with Alexis
Networking - It's an ever so important term that many feel a needlessly uncomfortable amount of dread towards. To many, the words “daunting,” “awkwardness” and “intimidating” also come to mind. Alexis chunks the process of networking down into manageable and simple mini-steps. She offers 4 pieces...
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Ep 3 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Malia Funk
In this episode, we are shining the spotlight on Malia Funk, a second year associate at a Lower Middle Market firm. Malia's journey into PE started in Hawaii, traversed to OSU, and wound up in Manhattan. It’s much more complex than geographical change or happenstance. It’s purposeful. Methodical....
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Ep 2 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Cristina Garces
Today we are shining the spotlight on a true trailblazer in the tech and media scene. Cristina Garces is CEO and founder of Optiva Media, a niche engineering services company that delivers audio and video technology solutions across the entire digital TV and audio media market chain. (0:31): Who…
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Ep 1 - Ladies Who Rock Series - Special Guest Sugata Jain
Today we'll be shining the spotlight on Sugata Jain, former Director of IE Business School's Startup Lab and currently a lady who rocks the male-dominated space that is venture capital and early stage startups. In this episode we cover several key topics including: [13:59] Pain points when…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Take the Stage celebrates and amplifies diverse voices within the lower and middle market private investment space and serves as a platform for conversations that encompass a wide range of perspectives and experiences. You're going to hear candid conversations that touch on career paths, (the not so linear kind), valuable insights, practical advice for how to navigate your career, and honest stories of how to pave a path in the lower and middle markets. And stay tuned for our special series, Ladies Who Rock, dedicated exclusively to women in the lower and middle market space.
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Alexis Alvarez
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Take the Stage celebrates and amplifies diverse voices within the lower and middle market private investment space and serves as a platform for conversations that encompass a wide range of perspectives and experiences. You're going to hear candid conversations that touch on career paths, (the not...
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Take the Stage is created and hosted by Alexis Alvarez.
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