Minds Capital Podcast

Jim Bolduc operates the independent sponsor arm within his family's Family Office. As a former investment banker at Merrill Lynch, Jim walks us through the nuances of their approach, which includes a focus on the retail industry built on decades of entrepreneurial experience.
References and how to contact today's guest:
Jim Bolduc | LinkedIn

Minds Capital invests equity into deals by independent sponsors and searchers. For independent sponsors with a deal under LOI, visit Minds Capital to start a conversation. Our website also contains more information about this podcast and for prospective investors.
Connect with Minds:
See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
Connect with hosts Will Smith and Niklas James
Visit Minds Capital
Credits:
Edited by Anton Rohozov

Bruce Lipian just wanted to keep doing deals after his committed fund was fully deployed. At a New York conference, someone called him “fundless.” A few drinks later, the group landed on a better term: independent sponsor. The name stuck. So did the model.
References and how to contact today's guest:
Bruce Lipian | LinkedIn

Minds Capital invests equity into deals by independent sponsors and searchers. For independent sponsors with a deal under LOI, visit Minds Capital to start a conversation. Our website also contains more information about this podcast and for prospective investors.
Connect with Minds:
See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
Connect with hosts Will Smith and Niklas James
Visit Minds Capital
Credits:
Edited by Anton Rohozov

Jim Tapp started his career at Mobil Oil, with a mortgage that kept him in the rat race. Then he met a blue-collar business owner with a giant yacht in his Newport Beach backyard. Shortly after, Jim Tapp moved his family with 5 kids back to Atlanta and got into the lower-middle market M&A game. After decades with funds and deal-by-deals, he now partners with two of his sons as an independent sponsor.
References and how to contact today's guest:
Jim Tapp | LinkedIn

Minds Capital invests equity into deals by independent sponsors and searchers. For independent sponsors with a deal under LOI, visit Minds Capital to start a conversation. Our website also contains more information about this podcast and for prospective investors.
Connect with Minds:
See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
Connect with hosts Will Smith and Niklas James
Visit Minds Capital
Credits:
Edited by Anton Rohozov

Erik Miller watched his entrepreneurial father build a thriving business, only to be squeezed by private equity. After 30 years in finance, Erik is now running Perspective Equity Partners to partner & collaborate with founders. 

References and how to contact today's guest:
Erik Miller | LinkedIn

Minds Capital invests equity into deals by independent sponsors and searchers. For independent sponsors with a deal under LOI, visit Minds Capital to start a conversation. Our website also contains more information about this podcast and for prospective investors.
Connect with Minds:
See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
Connect with hosts Will Smith and Niklas James
Visit Minds Capital
Credits:
Edited by Anton Rohozov

A podcaster and accountant, Leah Berend founded Minneapolis-based Merrin Investment Partners in 2024. 4 deals later, Leah shares their playbook, which includes an openness to imperfect situations and conviction that culture & people management make companies 4x more valuable.
References and how to contact today's guest:
Leah Berend | LinkedIn

Minds Capital invests equity into deals by independent sponsors and searchers. For independent sponsors with a deal under LOI, visit Minds Capital to start a conversation. Our website also contains more information about this podcast and for prospective investors.
Connect with Minds:
See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
Connect with hosts Will Smith and Niklas James
Visit Minds Capital
Credits:
Edited by Anton Rohozov