Creating Opportunities for Transformational Growth

Chicago Booth alum Rich Roggeveen, Vice President at Waud Capital Partners, successfully transitioned from investment banking into a private equity career, while managing fulltime work and pursuing a fulltime MBA. Rich discusses what ultimately led him to Waud, a growth-oriented middle-market private equity firm, and how their strategy is differentiated by a research driven approach, executive focused model, and proactive growth orientation.

Om Podcasten

A podcast series focused on private equity, highlighting Chicago Booth students, faculty and alumni. The Private Equity Podcast features discussions with alumni working in private equity, as well as prominent figures in the industry. Hosted by Steve Kaplan, Neubauer Family Distinguished Service Professor of Entrepreneurship at Chicago Booth and Kessenich E.P. Faculty Director at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; and Chris McGowan, adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Chicago Booth and general partner of CJM Ventures.