The Becker Business Report: Private Equity and Business

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the power of setting a small number of clear, simple goals, especially at the start of the year, and explains why narrowing your focus can lead to better execution and stronger results.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines what went wrong for names like Lucid, CarMax, Restoration Hardware, and MicroStrategy as they head into 2025.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the current economic landscape, highlighting strong stock market performance alongside rising unemployment, persistent inflation concerns, and the growing risks tied to record federal debt levels.

In this episode, Scott Becker examines Larry Ellison’s aggressive push to back a potential Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

In this episode, Mike Harris, Chief Information Officer, and Erik Lyon, CEO of Feather River Tribal Health Center, discuss how their organization leverages AI and automation to streamline workflows, reduce provider burnout, and improve patient outcomes. They share lessons learned, early challenges, and the critical role of provider buy-in as they adopt tools that enhance both clinical efficiency and community health.

This episode is sponsored by NextGen Healthcare.

In this episode, Saurabh Bhansali, Partner at Health Velocity Capital shares how his firm identifies and scales market leading healthcare companies, highlights emerging investment themes like AI enabled services and revenue cycle management, and explains what he looks for in founders who thrive through disruption.

In this episode, Scott Becker explains how debt and leverage erased vast wealth in the case of billionaire Gary Winick, offering a cautionary lesson on financial risk.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why investors are increasingly valuing Tesla for its broader platform including robotaxis rather than just its core EV business.

In this episode, Liz Hutson, Principal Consultant and Owner at EGH, LLC, shares why intentional rest is essential for effective leadership, especially in fast paced, high performance environments.

In this episode, Scott Becker looks at Nike’s recent stock decline and why the company needs a new star to reignite growth.