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Quotes and Mottos Montage from Private Equity and Investment Banking Professionals

Release Date: 01/08/2026

Private Equity Fast Pitch

Ignacio Jayanti is the Chief Executive Officer of Corsair and serves as Chairman of the Buyouts Investment Committee and as a member of the Infrastructure Investment Committee. He joined Corsair in 1993 when the first Corsair fund was launched and is based in New York. Ignacio is a director of Corsair portfolio companies IDnow and ZEDRA. Prior to spinning off Corsair as an independent business from J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. in 2006, Ignacio played a key role as a senior member of the investment team of the predecessor Corsair funds and also was responsible for managing the operations...

Omar Jaffrey - Palistar Capital

Private Equity Fast Pitch

Omar Jaffrey has been involved in technology, media and telecommunications (“TMT”) investments, mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, public and private capital raises, restructuring and bankruptcies for over 30 years. Mr. Jaffrey founded Palistar Capital (formerly, Melody Investment Advisers, “Palistar”) in 2019 as a specialist digital infrastructure investor as his go-forward investment platform and created Symphony Wireless, an affiliated easements origination platform (“Symphony”). The team successfully raised a $2 billion dedicated digital infrastructure...

Daphne Dufresne - Awani Capital

Private Equity Fast Pitch

Daphne Dufresne is the Founder and Managing Partner of Awani Capital. She leads the firm’s strategic direction, investment decisions, and value creation initiatives across the portfolio. With over 25 years of private equity experience, Daphne has a long-standing track record of building scalable businesses in the business and industrial services sectors. She plays an active role in all phases of the investment process—from deal sourcing and thesis development to portfolio company growth and exit strategy. Before founding Awani, Daphne was a Managing Partner at GenNx360, a $2.2...

Advice to Young Professionals and College Students from Female Private Equity Professionals

Private Equity Fast Pitch

In recognition of International Women’s Month, I’m releasing a montage of advice from some of the most accomplished women in our industry. These remarkable leaders have navigated one of the most demanding and historically male-dominated corners of business and have done it with conviction, resilience, and extraordinary leadership. If you’re a young professional, a student considering this industry, or a leader developing the next generation of talent, this episode is worth your time. Sunaina Sinha - Global Head, Private Capital Advisory, and Senior Managing Director,...

Suzanne Yoon - Kinzie Capital

Private Equity Fast Pitch

Suzanne Yoon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kinzie Capital Partners, a Chicago- based private equity firm redefining the lower middle market. With over 25 years of experience, Suzanne founded Kinzie on the conviction that sustainable value is unlocked by integrating people and operational innovation with technology. Under her leadership, Kinzie specializes in founder transitions across the manufacturing, business services, and consumer sectors. Suzanne and her team move beyond traditional oversight to serve as hands-on partners, utilizing tech-driven efficiencies to scale...

Andy Unanue - AUA Private Equity Partners

Private Equity Fast Pitch

Andy Unanue is the founder and Managing Partner of AUA Private Equity Partners, an operationally-focused, lower middle market investment firm with expertise in supporting and growing family-owned and demographic-driven businesses. Andy is a member of AUA Private Equity’s Investment Committee, and under his leadership, AUA has deployed over $800 million of capital to date. AUA’s business model is driven by Andy’s own family background – he is a member of the Unanue family, which owns and runs Goya Foods, the largest producer of Spanish- and Latin-American foods in the United...

Eric Wiklendt - Speyside Equity

Private Equity Fast Pitch

Eric Wiklendt is a Managing Director at Speyside Equity, where he is responsible for sourcing, executing, managing, and exiting investments. Eric has previously held senior leadership and operational roles, and he currently serves on the Boards of several portfolio companies. Before joining Speyside Equity, Eric was President & CEO of Kelix Heat Transfer Systems. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at Eaton and Hilti Corporation, where he oversaw M&A activities, established a manufacturing plant in Mexico, managed a large marketing team, and directed industrial sales...

Sam Gaynor - Altamont Capital Partners

Private Equity Fast Pitch

Sam Gaynor is a Managing Director at Altamont Capital Partners where he oversees their Financial Services practice. Sam evaluates and underwrites deals in the insurance, asset / wealth management, and specialty finance sectors, working closely with management teams to help maximize the value of their businesses. In particular, Sam has overseen Altamont's efforts to incubate new Financial Services businesses, having launched eight new companies over the last decade.

Quotes and Mottos Montage from Private Equity and Investment Banking Professionals

Private Equity Fast Pitch

Throughout 2025, I sat down with CEOs, founders, investors, and leaders across the private equity ecosystem. In every conversation, I asked a question that I have asked since the very first episode of Private Equity Fast Pitch: What’s the quote, motto, or what drives you? The answers were telling as there were no slogans or catchy buzzwords. What stood out was a shared seriousness about how success is built over time. Intention. Discipline. Mentorship. Compassion. Consistency. A deep respect for people and for the responsibility that comes with leadership....

Eliot Kerlin - Broadwing Capital

Private Equity Fast Pitch

Eliot serves as Managing Partner of Broadwing Capital, which he co-founded after 20 years of operational private equity experience. He is responsible for overall direction of the firm and ensuring Broadwing achieves its investment objectives in a manner consistent with the firm’s mission and core values. He originates and leads investment opportunities, partners with management post-acquisition to achieve transformative results, and serves as primary contact at the firm for investors. Eliot has been a private equity investor since 2000, and has significant expertise in mergers and...

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What’s the quote, motto, or what drives you?

The answers were telling as there were no slogans or catchy buzzwords.

What stood out was a shared seriousness about how success is built over time. Intention. Discipline. Mentorship. Compassion. Consistency. A deep respect for people and for the responsibility that comes with leadership.

These are not quotes for social media.

They are reference points for leadership.

I’m incredibly grateful for these guests time and our impactful conversations. And grateful to be able to bring these voices to the private equity community.

The Ninth Annual Quotes and Mottos montage features perspectives from our 2025 guests:

Erik Brooks – Founder & Managing Partner, Ethos Capital
Action over analysis. Grit, discipline, and winning the next 30 minutes.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000684256262

Jeff Aiello – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Agellus Capital
Execution over perfection. Momentum guided by principles.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000687186161

Russ Roenick – Founder & Managing Partner, Transom Capital Group
Decisiveness and self-awareness. Knowing your limits and acting accordingly.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000731004463

Michelle Noon – Founder & Managing Partner, Clearhaven Partners
Growth through discomfort. Progress comes from moving through challenge.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000733152917

Andrew Weinberg – Founder, CEO & Co-Chair, Brightstar Capital Partners
Carpe Diem. Presence, gratitude, and intention, rooted in family.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000696604131

Paul Raphael – Founder & Partner, Aurea
Quality and mentorship. Trusting people to figure it out.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000717775898

Parker Weil – Global Co-Head of Investment Banking, TD Securities
Long-term thinking. Reputation, relationships, and consistency.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000737590933

Lucy Heintz – Partner, Actis
Empathy and perspective. Understanding how others see the world.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000701104377

Chris Rozzell – Managing Partner, Cresta Fund Management
Clarity over comfort. Discipline over drama. Truth over ego.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000721947245

Tim Meyer – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Angeles Equity Partners
Focus and simplification. Eliminate noise to intensify impact.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000735555551

Neda Vakilian – Partner, Actis
Sharp thinking and grounded execution. Trust and responsibility as leadership.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000713638680

Robert Brown – CEO, Lincoln International
Hustle and presence. Showing up and doing the blocking and tackling.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000711726279

Kristin Johnson – Managing Director, Altamont Capital Partners
Service and humility. Leading by asking, “What can I do to help?”

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000726285319

Sean MacIver – Managing Director, KeyBanc Capital Markets
Adaptability. Knowing when the familiar tool no longer fits.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000728454456

John Diggins – Partner, Platinum Equity
Risk and growth. Understanding that not taking risk can be the biggest risk.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000706853889

Matthew Sparks – Managing Director, Northleaf Capital
Proactivity. Skating to where the puck is going, not where it’s been.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000723925489

Eliot Kerlin – Partner & Managing Partner, Broadwing Capital
Presence and forward thinking. Focused on what comes next.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000741835818

Scott Sperling – Co-CEO, THL
The ripple effect. Small actions compounding into meaningful impact.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000720142324

Michael Psaros – Co-Founder & Co-Managing Partner, KPS Capital Partners
Time, gratitude, and legacy. Using success in service of something larger.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-equity-fast-pitch/id1359329939?i=1000739675082

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