Today, the state of the economy, add-on acquisitions, and industry diversity are just a few issues at the forefront of the private equity industry. In this episode, Gretchen Perkins of Huron Capital and Silver Leaf Partners' Kathleen Lauster join BDO's Todd Kinney to discuss these topics and more. Additionally, BDO's Karen Baum discusses the benefits of sell-side due diligence and the evolution of socially responsible investing.

Tune into the full episode for a range of insights, including:

• What women need to know about working in private equity
• Why investors should be cautiously optimistic about the economy
• Why private equity is increasingly interested in socially responsible investing