Should Private Equity Soften Its Image? (Why Investors Say Absolutely Not)

Is private equity still stuck with its 1980s "corporate raider" reputation, or has the industry evolved into something entirely different? In this episode of the Private Equity Experience Podcast, hosts Ed Barton, Rory Leaphart, and Emily Sander dive into a recent Reuters article claiming PE is crying out for a facelift. The trio breaks down why average holding times have stretched to seven years, the rise of "growth equity", and how the industry is rapidly shifting toward a mutual fund-style...