The Minds Capital Podcast








Your connection to the growing world of independent sponsors and deal-by-deal private equity.

$100m Deployed in 2+ Years — Thanks to Industry Focus
Ben Hughes of Blue Ridge Construction Capital shares how deep specialization in building products led to 4 platforms and $100M deployed in under 3 years.

"I Care More About Moats Than Multiples"
Jory Caulkins of Enduring Companies shares how trust, moats, and downside protection drive his investment decisions as an independent sponsor.

Buying at <5x by Mastering Deal Flow
Matt Bodnar shares how disciplined valuations and high-volume deal flow power his strategy for buying sub-5x businesses and building long-term alpha.

The Family Office Independent Sponsor
Jim Bolduc discusses his family office's independent sponsor approach, focusing on retail investments driven by consumer trends and demographic shifts.

From UEFA Champions League to Deal-By-Deal PE
Ex-soccer pro Nikolay Dimitrov shares how he broke into deal-by-deal PE in Eastern Europe, navigating skepticism to build Unity Investment Partnership.