The Minds Capital Podcast








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

$233m For and By Independent Sponsors
Michael Kornman built NCK Capital acquiring 5 platforms in 10 years, then partnered with Align Capital to deploy a $233m sponsor-friendly fund.

33 PortCos in 6 Years
Robert Graham built 33 portfolio companies in 6 years through SIG Partners, starting with a healthcare platform that grew to $30M EBITDA.

Platform + Key Competitor = Multiple Expansion
Willistown Capital's award-winning acquisitions of Quiltcraft and Fabtex demonstrate how independent sponsors execute complex deals for multiple expansion.

Buy Small ($1m EBITDA at 4x), Keep Winning
Learn Ryan Sullivan's proven strategy at North Park Group: buy $1m EBITDA companies at 4x multiples, leverage SBA financing, and achieve 25% annual returns.

$100m Fund? No, Thanks!
Quinten Griffiths turned a failed $80 search fund into GoodCapital success, declined $100m fund offer to stay independent sponsor focused on purpose-driven acquisitions.