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Eric Walczykowski
Private Equity Partnerships: Aligning Strategy, Data, and Talent
In this episode of Tailored Talent, I sat down with Matt Sommi, our Senior Vice President of Private Equity Partnerships at Bespoke Partners, to explore how his team is redefining what it means to serve private equity sponsors strategically.
The Differentiator in Diligence: 5 Ways Calibrator Helps Deal Teams Win
In private equity, speed and certainty often decide the winner. And while most firms have gotten sharper on market mapping, modeling, and competitive positioning, one area still lags in maturity: how we evaluate leadership during diligence.
Why Going External for Executive Search is a Strategic Advantage
When a pivotal leadership role opens up, one of the first decisions facing both executive teams and their private equity partners is whether to conduct the search internally or engage an external partner. It’s a reasonable debate and one we work through with clients and investors on a regular basis.
Tariffs, Tech, and Talent: What Software PE Needs Now
Trade policy volatility certainly isn’t new—but in 2025, its impact is hitting sectors the private equity world once considered insulated.
Private Equity’s Billion Dollar Deals in Healthcare IT: Why Executive Leadership Makes or Breaks Mega-Deals
Private equity’s record-breaking healthcare IT (HCIT) investments in 2024 have raised the stakes for executive leadership.
Moving the Talent Lever in Private Equity: Why We Invest in a Dedicated Team
It’s no secret that talent is the critical factor in creating value and achieving a private equity investment thesis. That’s why at Bespoke Partners we have a fully dedicated team to serve the private equity market.
Fueling C-Suite Vision: Strategic VP Placements Drive Growth Execution
This blog explores why well-chosen VPs and SVPs provide immense value in an organization, and the right financial incentives to get them on board.
Leveraging Deep Relationships: How We Accelerate Team Builds
The team build — quickly recruiting multiple executives who are aligned on vision and strategy — can be a game-changer for any company.
Building the Right Team, Fast: The Team Build Strategy for Accelerated Value Creation
In the world of executive search, a “team build” is a strategic approach to assembling a cohesive group of executives for a single company, often under time constraints. We see it as an essential strategy in our work with private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies.
Finance Leadership Market Trends: CFOs Laying the Groundwork for Growth
As the private equity landscape continues to evolve, the demand for exceptional CFOs is reaching new heights.
At Bespoke Partners, we’ve analyzed the latest market trends to understand what kind of CFOs are in demand and the skills they bring to the table.
