Episodes

Per-episode summary pages with key takeaways, guest backgrounds, and cross-references.

Episode	Guest	Summary
Ep. 2: Data Snacks — The Unlock to Engaging PE Prospects	Kate Hopkins	Portfolio ops-driven sourcing, data snacks framework, value-first outreach through operational intelligence.
Ep. 20: What It Takes to Source Elite Founder-Owned Software Companies	Jake Colognesi	Sourcing bootstrapped SaaS founders, value-first outreach, sourcing culture, LP diligence on sourcing.
Ep. 21: Lessons From Three Decades of Deal Sourcing	Glenn Oken	30+ years of BD, intermediary management, IC inclusion, exit storytelling, evolution of PE sourcing.
Ep. 22: Gold Medal Sourcing	Ryan Murphy	Transition from Olympic swimming to deal sourcing, breaking through noise, lifestyle of success, sponge mindset.
Ep. 23: Deals Still Run on Relationships	Chris Reilly	Engaging boutique bankers, building referral networks through COIs, and VRA's multi-channel origination model.