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Private Equity
Perspectives

Selected conversations, panels, and insights on founder-led businesses, capital, governance, and value creation.

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IVY Family Office Network

Ben Brandes joined investors and industry leaders for a discussion on private equity opportunities in aging, healthcare, and related services, including demographic trends and the growing need for innovative care and support models.

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Trivest Partners is a Miami-based private equity firm focused exclusively on partnering with founder-led businesses. 

Trivest Profile on NewOrigin Investments

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Trivest Spotlight on NewOrigin

Trivest Partners featured Ben Brandes and NewOrigin Investments in a profile highlighting NewOrigin’s founder-led approach to deal sourcing, value creation, and independent sponsor partnerships.

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Wharton Club of Philadelphia
Wharton Club of Boston

Strategic Acquirors vs. Private Equity Investors. Who Wins the Deal?​
 

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Moderator
Ben Brandes
NewOrigin Investments

Charles Burckmyer
Corporate Development
Culligan International

Bryce Youngren
Managing Partner
Polaris Growth Fund

Claudine Cohen
Managing Principal
CohnReznick

Winning the Deal in the Middle Market

A Wharton discussion on how independent sponsors, family offices, strategic acquirers, and private equity investors are navigating deal flow, sourcing strategies, and capital alignment.

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How Do Private Equity Investors Work Best with Their C-Suite Executives?​​

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Moderator
Ben Brandes
NewOrigin
Investments

Christina Pai
Partner
Fort Point Capital

Rob Menn
MD
Gemini
Investments

Wayne Aaron
CEO
ROX360

Matt Smith
President
AOTCO

Aligning Investors & Executives

A Harvard discussion on how private equity investors and C-suite executives can build stronger post-investment relationships through communication, governance, aligned expectations, and long-term collaboration.

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The Acquisition is Done: Let the Blaming Begin!

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Co-Moderator
Len Pepe
Director of Graduate Accountancy Programs 
Bentley University

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Co-Moderator
Ben Brandes
NewOrigin
Investments

Navigating Post-Acquisition Challenges

A conversation with board directors and executives on leadership alignment, governance, and post-close execution after an acquisition.

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