Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal
Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal podcast offers an inside look at one of the world's largest software investors. Hosted by Orlando Bravo, each episode features first-person accounts from deal leads and CEOs about major software acquisitions. Listeners learn how these deals were structured and how Thoma Bravo partners with companies to drive innovation and growth. The show provides practical insights into the world of private equity and technology investing.
Episodes
From $1M to $2B+ in Revenue: David Ossip on Leadership and Scaling Dayforce
In the final episode of Season 4, Orlando Bravo sits down with Dayforce Founder and CEO David Ossip for a deep dive into what it takes to scale a company without losing its edge.
From transforming Ceridian into Dayforce to building a business that has surpassed $2 billion in revenue, David shares the leadership philosophy behind that growth—including a standout year with 43% sales expansion. At t
The Dayforce Deal: AI, Scale and the Future of Workforce Software
In this episode of Behind the Deal, Thoma Bravo Founder and Managing Partner Orlando Bravo sits down with Partner Tara Gadgil and Dayforce Founder & CEO David Ossip to unpack one of the firm’s most significant investments—a $12.3 billion acquisition of Dayforce.
They explore what set Dayforce apart in the human capital management space, from its single data architecture to its ability to replace
REVISITING: How Carl Thoma and Orlando Bravo Built the World’s Largest Software-Focused Investment Firm
In this special re-release of Behind the Deal—now brought to life in video—Orlando Bravo sits down with Thoma Bravo co-founder Carl Thoma for a conversation on the origins of modern private equity.
Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the industry, Carl shares how he developed the “buy and build” strategy, why discipline around risk and valuation matters more than ever and how mentorship sha
Beyond the Deal: Building the Explore Platform
In this episode of Beyond the Deal, Thoma Bravo Partner Carl Press is joined by Adam Kinalski and Sam Yules to tell the inside story of building the Explore platform from the ground up.
What started as a blank slate in 2019 has grown into a high-velocity investment platform focused on emerging enterprise software leaders. The team shares how Explore was created to stay true to Thoma Bravo’s middl
Exostar: The Explore Platform's First Investment
In this episode of Behind the Deal, Thoma Bravo Partner Carl Press and Principal Adam Kinalski are joined by Exostar CEO Richard Addi to tell the story behind one of the firm’s most hard-fought investments.
Exostar, a mission-critical platform serving the aerospace and defense industry, wasn’t for sale. What followed was a multi-year effort to build trust with six joint venture shareholders, navi
The Future of Restaurants in an AI World: Hudson Smith with Olo Founder Noah Glass
At Thoma Bravo’s 2025 AI Summit, Partner Hudson Smith sits down with Olo Founder and CEO Noah Glass to unpack one of the firm’s most compelling recent investments.
From its early days as a text-based ordering tool to becoming a category leader powering digital experiences for over 750 restaurant brands, Olo has spent two decades shaping how consumers interact with restaurants. In this conversatio
From Scotland to Sydney: Andy Watt on Leading Nearmap’s Global Growth
In this episode of Beyond the Deal, Thoma Bravo Senior Partner A.J. Rohde and Principal Peter Hernandez sit down with Nearmap CEO Andy Watt for a candid conversation about leadership, culture and building a global technology company from Australia.
Andy shares the story of how a move from Scotland to Sydney turned into a decades-long journey with a leading Australian technology company. The group
Nearmap: Building a Global Property Intelligence Platform
In this episode of Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal, Senior Partner A.J. Rohde and Principal Peter Hernandez sit down with Nearmap CEO Andy Watt to unpack Thoma Bravo’s investment in Nearmap and the company’s evolution from an aerial imagery provider into a global property intelligence platform.
They discuss how the deal originated, what made Nearmap stand out, the complexities of taking an Australi
Inside Thoma Bravo: Holden Spaht & Brian Jaffee on Building Performance Through Mentorship & Entrepreneurial Spirit
This week on Thoma Bravo's Beyond the Deal, the spotlight turns inward. Managing Partner Holden Spaht and Partner Brian Jaffee share their origin stories at Thoma Bravo — what the firm looked like in its early days, how responsibility comes fast, and why mentorship and entrepreneurialism sit at the center of the culture.
From cold outreach and the firm’s early focus on software to leading exits a
Ellie Mae: The $3.7B Take-Private That Became an $11B Exit
In this episode of Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal, Managing Partner Holden Spaht and Partner Brian Jaffee revisit the take-private and sale of Ellie Mae — a leading U.S. mortgage loan origination system — and how a $3.7B investment became an $11B exit to Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) just over a year later. They break down the original investment thesis, the operational playbook, pricing and pack
From Infantry to Intelligence: Grit, Discipline, and the Making of a Founder
In this episode of Beyond the Deal, Intel 471 CEO and Co-Founder Jason Passwaters joins Thoma Bravo Partner Adam Solomon for a candid conversation about the experiences that shaped him as a leader.
Passwaters reflects on his early years in the U.S. Marines — from infantry to counterintelligence — and the lessons he carried into building a global cybersecurity company. He shares how resourcefulnes
Intel 471: From Bootstrapped Cyber Intel to Enterprise Leader
In this episode, Thoma Bravo Partner Adam Solomon and SVP Chandler Gay break down the firm’s investment in Intel 471, a bootstrapped, founder-led cyber threat intelligence company trusted by many of the world’s largest enterprises.
They revisit the rigorous diligence process — including moments when the deal nearly fell apart — and explain what ultimately set the business apart: proprietary, high
Scaling Enterprise Software with AI: Holden Spaht with Anaplan CEO Charles Gottdiener and Coupa CEO Leagh Turner
In this episode of Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal, Managing Partner Holden Spaht sits down with Charles Gottdiener, CEO of Anaplan, and Leagh Turner, CEO of Coupa, to discuss how enterprise software leaders are turning AI innovation into real business impact.
Drawing on their experience as both builders and users of AI, they share how AI is driving productivity, reshaping operating models, and exp
Orlando Bravo and IBM CEO Arvind Krishna on AI, the Future of Software, and IBM’s $34B Red Hat Deal
Recorded live at Thoma Bravo’s 2025 AI Summit, this episode features a fireside chat between Thoma Bravo Founder and Managing Partner Orlando Bravo and IBM CEO Arvind Krishna. Krishna shares an operator’s view on why AI is unequivocally good for software—boosting developer productivity, expanding entry-level hiring, and unlocking billions in back-office automation that IBM has reinvested into soft
Building Belief at Scale: Proofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan on Leadership, Transparency, and Performance
What separates good CEOs from great ones? According to Proofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan, it’s the ability to build belief. In this episode of Beyond the Deal, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro sits down with Sumit to discuss the leadership principles behind scaling a high-performing, human-centric cybersecurity company. From growing up in Delhi and learning the value of hard work and ownership, to
Proofpoint: The $12B Deal Behind an AI-Driven Cybersecurity Leader
Season 4 of Behind the Deal kicks off with a deep dive into Proofpoint, a key investment within Thoma Bravo’s cybersecurity portfolio. Seth Boro and Andrew Almeida reflect on the conviction behind the firm’s largest software buyout at the time, while Proofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan shares how the company has scaled, evolved its platform, and stayed ahead of rapidly growing cyber threats in an AI-drive
Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal is back for Season 4
Thoma Bravo returns with Season 4 of Behind the Deal—the chart-topping, award-winning podcast that goes inside the strategy, leadership, and conviction behind the world’s largest software-focused investment firm.
This season brings listeners to the forefront of the software and AI landscape. Hear from Proofpoint’s CEO on how AI is reshaping cybersecurity and what it takes to lead at scale in an i
View From The Top: Orlando Bravo on His Journey to Building Thoma Bravo
In this bonus episode, Thoma Bravo founder and managing partner, Orlando Bravo joins View From The Top from Stanford GSB for a candid conversation on his nonlinear journey—from leaving a small town in Puerto Rico to building one of the world’s leading software investment firms.
Orlando opens up about early career setbacks—including rejection, failed deals, and the mentors who shaped his investing
Beyond Constraints: From Starting Lean to Scaling Up
Inspired by the book Getting Real, HubSync Founder and CEO John McGowan explains to Thoma Bravo Partner Ross Devor how operating under tight timelines and budgets with a lean team forced HubSync to focus on an engineer-first approach, providing a foundation for a company that was able to scale.
How HubSync Became the Tax Automation Platform for Top 25 CPA Firms
HubSync started as a bootstrapped idea from John McGowan, a former Big Four tax professional who saw the tech gap in mid-sized CPA firms. In this episode of ‘Behind the Deal,’ Thoma Bravo Partner Ross Devor talks with John about how he turned early consulting work into a profitable SaaS business, the strategy behind landing over 40% of the top 25 accounting firms, and how product market fit shaped
Beyond Building NextGen Healthcare’s Successful Remote-First Company and Culture with David Sides
In the Beyond the Deal mini-sode with Thoma Bravo’s A.J. Rohde and Peter Hernandez, hear NextGen Healthcare CEO David Sides explain his approach to leadership, inspired by his family’s medical roots, and how NextGen Healthcare grew into one of the most trustworthy companies in America.
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How NextGen Healthcare Aims to Achieve Better Healthcare Outcomes for All
In this episode, Thoma Bravo Senior Partner A.J. Rohde sits down with Peter Hernandez, a Senior Vice President on our Discover team, to detail the strategic take-private of NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative, cloud-based healthcare technology solutions. They are joined in the studio by NextGen Healthcare CEO David Sides and discuss their bold vision for the future of healthcare I
Beyond the Classroom: Shaping the Future of Learning with Steve Daly
In this Beyond the Deal minisode, hear Instructure CEO Steve Daly share how his past experiences informed his mission to create a results-oriented, customer-centric company and a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Thoma Bravo Managing Partner, Holden Spaht, and Partner, Brian Jaffee, speak with Steve Daly about his leadership philosophy and building a company culture that emphasi
How Instructure Grew into a Leading EdTech for K-12, Higher Ed, and Professionals
Instructure’s Canvas, the learning management system used by over 4,000 school districts and 2,500 higher education institutions, became a lifeline during the pandemic. On this episode of Behind the Deal, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Holden Spaht and Partner Brian Jaffee sit down with Instructure CEO Steve Daly to discuss how they worked together to refocus Instructure to grow into a leading EdTec
Beyond Performance: Building a “10-10” Company Culture with Andre Durand
Ping Identity Founder & CEO, Andre Durand, explains that in a 10-10 culture, “the how matters as much as the what.” Over time, through his experience as a multi-time founder, he has come to resonate with one simple cultural north star that he refers to as “10-10” to strike a balance between performance and attitude. In this Beyond the Deal minisode, Andre Durand sits down with Thoma Bravo’s Orland
How Ping Identity Mastered Identity Security for Global Enterprises
Ping Identity helps some of the largest enterprises in the world secure the logins of their employees and customers, helping to keep systems secure, prevent fraud, and decrease friction as companies undergo their digital transformation. In this episode of Behind the Deal, Thoma Bravo Founder and Managing Partner, Orlando Bravo, and Partner, Chip Virnig, sit down with Ping Identity Founder & CEO, A
How Applitools is Using AI to Improve Speed, Scalability, and Accuracy with Adam Carmi and Alex Berry
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Applitools Co-Founder and CTO, Adam Carmi, and CEO, Alex Berry, speak with Thoma Bravo Partner, Carl Press, about the evolution of Applitools from its early days to a leader in AI-enabled test automation. Adam discusses the initial problem he and co-founder Moshe Milman sought to solve and Alex shares his perspective as CEO and how he embraces the founders’ visio
How Applitools Uses AI to Revolutionize Test Automation
Hear the story behind Thoma Bravo’s investment in Applitools with Partner Carl Press in conversation with Alex Berry, CEO of Applitools, and Adam Carmi, Co-Founder and CTO of Applitools. The company’s all-in-one, AI-powered testing platform revolutionizes the way businesses approach quality assurance and test automation. Carl, Alex and Adam discuss the evolution of the business, the market trends
Beyond the Friend Zone: Building Mailgun into a Leading Technology Company with Will Conway and Josh Odom
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, former Mailgun CEO and CTO, Will Conway and Josh Odom, join Thoma Bravo Partner Hudson Smith to share their experiences of leading a growing technology company starting as college friends turned business partners. They highlight the critical role of a strong, supportive team culture, how their friendship strategically plays to their individual talents and strengt
How Mailgun Quickly Evolved into a Leading Email API Provider
Mailgun enables over 150,000 companies to send, track, test, and optimize more than 250 billion emails per year effortlessly for marketing and business communication to their customers. Thoma Bravo Partner Hudson Smith sits down on Behind the Deal with former Mailgun CEO Will Conway and CTO Josh Odom as they dive into Mailgun’s journey from a spin out from Rackspace to a leading email delivery ser
How Innovation is Driving the Future of Cybersecurity
In a special episode of Behind the Deal live from Miami at Thoma Bravo’s Annual Meeting in March 2025, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro welcomes two prominent leaders in the cybersecurity industry: Jill Popelka, CEO of Darktrace, and Joe Levy, CEO of Sophos. Cybersecurity has been a focus of Thoma Bravo's investment strategy since 2008, driven by the growing complexities of an increasingly d
Beyond Leadership: Career Lessons from Chess with Todd Dauchy and Adam Solomon
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Todd Dauchy, CEO of SMA Technologies, speaks with Thoma Bravo Partner, Adam Solomon, about how he’s navigated his career with the lessons he learned from chess. He also details his focus on strategic thinking, anticipating future trends in the market, and building strong interpersonal relationships within the company.
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How SMA Technologies Uses Automation to Accelerate Digital Transformation at Financial Institutions
Hear the story behind Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of SMA Technologies with Thoma Bravo Partner Adam Solomon and CEO of SMA Technologies, Todd Dauchy. SMA Technologies provides workload automation and orchestration software solutions for banks, credit unions, and other financial services businesses. Adam and Todd discuss how they transformed a “sleepy” business into a high-performing company by focus
How Bluesight and Thoma Bravo Turned Vision Into Value - Featured from Best But Never Final
In this featured episode, we’re excited to share a conversation from Best But Never Final, featuring Thoma Bravo Partner Carl Press and Kevin MacDonald, CEO of Thoma Bravo portfolio company Bluesight. Listen to them share a behind-the-scenes look at scaling a software company from a bootstrap startup to a private equity-backed category leader. They discuss the importance of alignment between CEOs
Beyond Trust: Building the Cultural Fabric at EQS Group with Achim Weick and Irina Hemmers
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Irina Hemmers and EQS Group Founder and CEO Achim Weick discuss the crucial role of culture in EQS Group's journey. Achim shares his experience founding a company culture centered on trust. Hear how his focus has driven EQS Group's success as a leading European software company and some lessons he’s learned along the way.
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How EQS Group’s Digital Solutions Create Trusted Companies in Europe and Beyond
Hear Thoma Bravo Partner Irina Hemmers and Achim Weick, Founder and CEO of EQS Group, dive into the details behind the acquisition of EQS Group. In this episode, they discuss EQS Group's journey of becoming a leading GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software provider. Achim Weick shares his story of founding the company, why EQS Group chose private equity after 20 years, and how EQS Group is
Beyond Hurdles: Navigating Career Challenges and Driving Growth with Fran Rosch and Scott Crabill
Fran Rosch, CEO of Imprivata, joins Managing Partner Scott Crabill on this Beyond the Deal mini-sode to discuss his career journey and leadership philosophy. Rosch shares his belief in open communication, setting ambitious goals, and the importance of continuous learning. He also provides advice on navigating career challenges and emphasizes the significance of having the right people to drive res
How Imprivata is Redefining Healthcare Security
In this episode of Behind the Deal, Imprivata CEO Fran Rosch shares how the company is revolutionizing access to critical healthcare systems with its cutting-edge security solutions. As a leader in cybersecurity for hospitals and health systems, Imprivata specializes in Access Management for shared device ecosystems, as well as streamlining and securing access for professionals in critical environ
How CEO Leagh Turner Fostered Trust and Teamwork to Drive Coupa’s Growth
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Holden Spaht sits down with Coupa CEO Leagh Turner to discuss her career journey and the significance of mentorship. They also delve into the future of AI and its implications for businesses. Learn about Coupa’s approach to AI governance, aiming to ensure it is utilized safely and responsibly to establish a new industry standard.
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How Coupa is Utilizing AI to Revolutionize Business Spend Management
Coupa has helped businesses better manage direct and indirect spend through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for almost 20 years. Coupa AI is informed by over $7 trillion of spend data across a global network of 10 million+ suppliers and buyers. Coupa aims to empower its customers with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more prof
Beyond Transformation: Growth, Leadership and Innovation at HCSS with A.J. Rohde, George Jaber, and Steve McGough
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Senior Partner A.J. Rohde and Principal George Jaber discuss with HCSS President and CEO Steve McGough the company’s strong employee relationships, the true essence of leadership, the core values he took with him from his time at Texas A&M, and how the impact of treating every customer with care and respect has led them to build a reputation for award
How HCSS is a Leader in the Construction Industry's Digital Transformation
For nearly 40 years, HCSS has been a driving force in construction software, helping companies streamline operations and achieve success. In this episode of Behind the Deal, Thoma Bravo’s A.J. Rohde and George Jaber sit down with HCSS President and CEO Steve McGough to explore the company’s journey—from its beginnings in the late ‘80s to creating HeavyBid, an industry-leading estimating software f
Beyond Qlik’s AI Revolution: A Conversation with Seth Boro and Mike Capone
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro and Qlik CEO Mike Capone discuss Qlik’s growth since its 2018 acquisition by Thoma Bravo, including its global expansion from Sweden, how the company stays ahead of AI’s rapid evolution to drive ongoing business transformation and how Mike’s leadership style of “leading from the front” has helped Qlik cultivate a culture tha
How Qlik is Transforming Companies with AI-Powered Solutions
Season three of Thoma Bravo's award-winning podcast kicks off with a conversation between Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro & Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik. Together, they explore Qlik's growth from a visual analytics company to an industry leader in data integration, analytics, and AI solutions for businesses. Listen as they explore Qlik’s differentiated vision for end-to-end AI driven solutions
Behind the Deal Returns for Season 3
We’re back with season 3 of Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal! Our chart-topping and award-winning podcast offers a glimpse into the world of the largest tech-focused buyout firm. This season, hear CEOs from Qlik, HCSS, Coupa, and more share untold stories of some of Thoma Bravo's biggest and most dynamic acquisitions. New episodes drop every Thursday!
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How AI is Fueling Software's Growth - Live from Miami
In a special episode of Behind the Deal live from Thoma Bravo’s Annual Meeting in March 2024, Managing Partner Seth Boro welcomes Sumit Dhawan, CEO at Proofpoint, Mike Capone, CEO at Qlik, and Charlie Gottdiener, CEO at Anaplan, to the stage to discuss how their companies are leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. The CEOs share perspectives on generative AI and its impact on cybersecuri
Beyond the Partnership Between Carl Thoma and Orlando Bravo
In this special Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Co-Founders and Managing Partners Carl Thoma and Orlando Bravo go beyond their long, storied and industry-shaping partnership to discuss the importance of fostering relationships, focusing on performance and staying humble while building a successful firm. Carl also shares his insights on the value of finding the right mentor and discusses one
How Carl Thoma and Orlando Bravo Built the Largest Tech Buyout Firm
On the season finale of Behind the Deal, Co-Founders and Managing Partners Orlando Bravo and Carl Thoma sit down to discuss how they built Thoma Bravo into the world’s largest tech-focused buyout firm. Orlando interviews his mentor, Carl, to get his perspective on the evolution of private equity over his nearly 50-year career in the industry. The Co-Founders discuss their partnership and relive th
Beyond the SailPoint Partnership with Seth Boro, Mark McClain and Matt Mills
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro sits down with SailPoint’s CEO and Founder Mark McClain and President of Worldwide Field Operations Matt Mills to talk about the effects of AI on identity security, being acquired by Thoma Bravo not once but twice, and what it was like to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
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Revisiting How Thoma Bravo Took Sailpoint Public and Then Private Again
SailPoint Co-Founder and CEO Mark McClain speaks with Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro about forging a relationship that led to Thoma Bravo’s first ever IPO of a portfolio company, and then a second acquisition of SailPoint just a few years later. The conversation covers the cutting edge work SailPoint is doing in identity security, as well as the inside experience of partnering with a Priva
Beyond the Bottomline Partnership with Brian Jaffee and Craig Saks
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Brian Jaffee sits down with Bottomline CEO Craig Saks to talk about resiliency, the importance of bringing diverse voices into the room, and the surprising things you learn as a South African running an American company (besides just which side of the road to drive on).
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How a Take-Private is Empowering Bottomline to Further Revolutionize B2B Payments
Thoma Bravo Partner Brian Jaffee takes listeners inside the years of waiting and watching that eventually turned into a quick make-or-break opportunity to acquire Bottomline. With thirty years of history, a management shakeup, activist investors and plenty of competition, the Bottomline take-private wasn’t easy but it was worth the work. Brian is joined by Bottomline CEO Craig Saks who talks about
Beyond the Foundation Software Partnership with Carl Press and Mike Ode
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Carl Press sits down with Foundation Software President and CEO Mike Ode to talk about mentorship, the importance of asking questions, and how some of the best deals get done at times when you least expect it.
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How Thoma Bravo Took Foundation Software From a Family-Run Business to Private Equity-Owned
Thoma Bravo Partner Carl Press takes listeners behind the deal with Foundation Software, a leader in the world of construction subcontracting software. Family-owned and operated for over thirty years, Foundation decided to partner with Thoma Bravo in 2020 after many offers from investor groups, becoming the firm’s first fully remote deal. Carl is joined by Foundation Software President and CEO Mik
Beyond the Raptor Technologies Partnership with Adam Solomon and Gray Hall
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo partner Adam Solomon sits down with Raptor CEO Gray Hall to talk about the most rewarding parts of being a CEO, how to craft a leadership style employees (and customers) will want to follow, and the personal side of running a business that keeps kids safe at school.
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How Raptor Technologies Transforms School Safety Through Software
Thoma Bravo Partner Adam Solomon walks listeners through the challenges of landing a transatlantic deal with Raptor Technologies, a cutting-edge school safety software company, at a time when schools were shut down all over the world due to COVID. Adam is joined by Raptor CEO Gray Hall, and together they discuss the importance of alignment on company culture, organic vs. inorganic growth, and the
Beyond the Nasdaq Partnership with Holden Spaht and Adena Friedman
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Nasdaq Chair and CEO Adena Friedman and Thoma Bravo Managing Partner and Nasdaq Board Member Holden Spaht discuss Adena’s thirty-year career at Nasdaq, how changing jobs can develop your management style, and how you can literally look for luck in the world around you.
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How Nasdaq's Acquisition of Adenza is Disrupting Fintech and Modernizing Markets
Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Holden Spaht and Nasdaq's Chair and CEO Adena Friedman take listeners behind Nasdaq’s multi-billion dollar acquisition of Adenza, a provider of mission-critical risk management and regulatory software to the financial services industry. Holden shares Thoma Bravo's approach to building Adenza by merging and integrating two market leaders, Calypso Technology and AxiomSL,
Beyond the Dynatrace Partnership with Chip Virnig and John Van Siclen
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Chip Virnig and former CEO of Dynatrace John Van Siclen talk about some of the more rewarding challenges they’ve faced, the long steady process of learning patience, the excitement that comes with an IPO, and how to know when it’s time to step away.
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How a Complex Carveout Led to Dynatrace Disrupting Itself and Then an Entire Industry
Thoma Bravo Partner Chip Virnig goes behind the deal with Dynatrace: how it started, the complexities of the transaction, and the areas of value creation the Thoma Bravo team focused on throughout the partnership. From the initial carve-out to an IPO that saw Thoma Bravo’s team ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, the Dynatrace deal was never easy. Joining Chip in the studio, former Dy
Beyond the Alma Deal with Ross Devor and Dr. Harry Ritter
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Ross Devor and Alma founder and CEO Dr. Harry Ritter discuss the glaring need for quality, affordable mental healthcare, learning to enjoy the journey while building a business, and the pros and cons of being a “renaissance man.”
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How Thoma Bravo Partnered with Alma to Provide Accessible Mental Health Care Solutions Across the U.S.
Ross Devor, a partner at Thoma Bravo and co-head of the firm's Growth platform, discusses collaborating with Alma's management team to improve their technology roadmap and connect their platform with therapists across all fifty states. Despite a market meltdown, Thoma Bravo saw an exciting opportunity to be a part of behavioral health care’s digital transformation and to guide Alma on crossing the
Beyond the Flexera Partnership with Seth Boro and Jim Ryan
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro and Flexera President and CEO Jim Ryan discuss stepping into the big role as chief executive, share memories from one of their beloved mentors, and deliberate about what they would’ve done if technology wasn’t their calling.
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How the Flexera Carve-Out Revolutionized IT Management
Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro gives an inside look at how the firm can hit the ground running after a platform carve-out investment. Thoma Bravo helped build out Flexera back in 2008, exited in 2011, and is now back for more with a controlling stake as of 2020.
Flexera is a company that provides customers with the ability to map their IT spend to better optimize their IT estate. In this
Beyond the ConnectWise Transformation with Mike Hoffmann and Jason Magee
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Mike Hoffmann and ConnectWise CEO Jason Magee sit down, and go beyond their business partnership. They chat about their top business role models, their first jobs, and what they’re reading.
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How Thoma Bravo Partnered with Founder-Led ConnectWise to Transform the MSP Industry
ConnectWise is an industry-leading robust platform of software built for technology solutions providers (TSPs) to run their entire as-a-service business. Their solutions help managed service providers (MSPs) outsource their help desk, billing, and other IT services to small and medium-sized businesses so that they can focus on their products, not IT problems.
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Beyond the J.D. Power Transformation, with Scott Crabill and David Habiger
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Scott Crabill and J.D. Power President and CEO David Habiger’s conversation goes deeper than just their business partnership. The two give insight into their career paths, what failure has taught them, and where they might be today if they weren’t in business together.
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How J.D. Power Uses Data to Drive the Auto Industry Forward
J.D. Power has nearly 80% name recognition for its awards, but its data business is the real hidden gem. In this episode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Scott Crabill sits down with J.D. Power’s CEO David Habiger to discuss how the company is bringing together the fragmented auto industry, and how Thoma Bravo has partnered with J.D. Power on acquisition strategy, merging two world-class companies, a
Beyond the Syntellis Carve Out, with A.J. Rohde and Flint Brenton
In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Senior Partner A.J. Rohde and Syntellis CEO Flint Brenton’s conversation continues outside the bounds of their partnership. The two discuss tough customer calls, their favorite software sectors, and who they’re rooting for this season in the NBA.
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Behind the Deal is Back for Season 2
For even more inside looks at some of the firm’s biggest deals, Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal returns for Season 2. This season, Thoma Bravo partners will sit down with portfolio company CEOs from acquisitions like J.D. Power, ConnectWise, and Syntellis to give a behind the scenes look at some of the carve outs, acquisitions and mergers that have helped make Thoma Bravo the world’s largest tech-bu
How Syntellis Grew from a Software Carveout to a Successful Standalone Company
In the Season Two premiere, a behind-the-scenes journey with Thoma Bravo Senior Partner A.J. Rohde to discuss our deal to acquire and carve out Syntellis, a performance management software business, from its parent company, Kaufman Hall Software. By partnering with Madison Dearborn, Thoma Bravo crafted a strategic business plan to carve out Syntellis into a standalone company.
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How Orlando Bravo Helped Build the World’s Largest Software Buyout Firm
In the Season One finale of Thoma Bravo’s Behind The Deal, Thoma Bravo Partner Andrew Almeida connects with Thoma Bravo Founder and Managing Partner Orlando Bravo who shares his stories of success and trial and error in building Thoma Bravo. In the interview, Andrew helps listeners get to know Orlando beyond the dealmaking, as he shares inspiring stories about his mentors Carl Thoma and Marcel Ber
How AppOmni Seized the SaaS Security Market Opportunity
AppOmni is a leader in securing SaaS applications. In this episode, Thoma Bravo Partner Tre Sayle talks with AppOmni Co-founder and CEO Brendan O’Connor about how AppOmni has tripled in size in the year since their partnership with the Thoma Bravo Growth team began.
How a Merger Helped Veriforce Grow to Five Times Its Size
Veriforce is a global provider of contract management software for industrial markets. In this episode, Thoma Bravo Partner Hudson Smith speaks with Veriforce CEO Colby Lane about how Veriforce expanded to almost five times its original size in under five years by an acquisition process that brought Veriforce together with PEC Safety.
How Circle CVI - a Niche Category Leader in Healthcare - Has Grown with Private Equity
Circle CVI is the global leader in cardiac imaging solutions used by some of the world’s leading hospitals and physicians. In this episode, Thoma Bravo Partner Carl Press speaks with Co-Founder and CEO Greg Ogrodnick about how Thoma Bravo backed Circle CVI, a category leader in a small but very growing category of healthcare, and how their one year partnership has flourished as a result.
How Quorum Overcame Adversity Through Private Equity
Quorum’s suite of software solutions for the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors is designed to cover each area of their business - from planning, operations, accounting, measurement, transportation, and logistics. Thoma Bravo Partner Tara Gadgil speaks with former Quorum CEO Gene Austin about their partnership and how they weathered the storm of the global pandemic by continuing to invest in t
How Leadership Transformed the Culture of Conga
Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Holden Spaht tells the story of how CEO Noel Goggin turned Conga into a market leader for commercial operations transformation by focusing on company culture and customers.
How Majesco Brings the Speed of Private Equity to Transform the Insurance Business
Majesco is a leader in providing technology and software solutions for the life, property, and casualty insurance business. In this episode, Thoma Bravo Senior Partner AJ Rohde speaks with Majesco CEO Adam Elster about how the company partnered with Thoma Bravo to use the speed of private equity to expedite the digitization of the insurance industry.
How Apryse Achieves Fast Growth and High Margins
Apryse is a leading provider of document processing technology for developers and enterprises. On this episode of Thoma Bravo’s Behind The Deal, Apryse CEO Cassidy Smirnow and Thoma Bravo Operating Partner Kristin Weston reflect on how Cassidy has led the company through a total rebrand and has achieved accelerated growth with high margins as a result.
How SailPoint Keeps Business Identities Safe
SailPoint Co-Founder and CEO Mark McClain speaks with Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Seth Boro about how they forged a relationship that led to Thoma Bravo’s first ever IPO of a portfolio company, and eventually acquiring SailPoint twice over the course of a decade.
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