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Best But Never Final: Private Equity's Pursuit of Excellence

Doug McCormick, Lloyd Metz, Sean Mooney
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Join Doug McCormick from HCI Equity Partners, Lloyd Metz from ICV Partners, and Sean Mooney from BluWave as they explore timely private equity topics and offer their seasoned perspectives on crucial areas of focus within the industry. Gain valuable insights from these industry experts in this engaging podcast tailored for PE professionals.
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Private Equity Career Paths From Associate to Partner

Tue Jan 20 2026

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Lloyd Metz, Doug McCormick, and Sean Mooney pull back the curtain on the real career path inside private equity, from first-year associate to partner. They break down the skills, judgment calls, and personal evolution required at each level, including when talent is assessed, how responsibility compounds, and why synthesis and EQ matter as much as modeling. The conversation also tackles business school, asking for help, and the realities of partnership economics and firm leadership. This is a candid, operator-level guide to navigating a private equity career with eyes wide open—hit play. For more information on the podcast, visit bestbutneverfinal.buzzsprout.com and embark on your journey to private equity excellence today. Visit us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-but-never-final-podcast/ Visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bestbutneverfinal/ For information on HCI Equity Partners, go to https://www.hciequity.com For information on ICV Partners, go to https://www.icvpartners.com For information on BluWave, go to https://www.bluwave.net

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Lloyd Metz, Doug McCormick, and Sean Mooney pull back the curtain on the real career path inside private equity, from first-year associate to partner. They break down the skills, judgment calls, and personal evolution required at each level, including when talent is assessed, how responsibility compounds, and why synthesis and EQ matter as much as modeling. The conversation also tackles business school, asking for help, and the realities of partnership economics and firm leadership. This is a candid, operator-level guide to navigating a private equity career with eyes wide open—hit play. For more information on the podcast, visit bestbutneverfinal.buzzsprout.com and embark on your journey to private equity excellence today. Visit us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-but-never-final-podcast/ Visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bestbutneverfinal/ For information on HCI Equity Partners, go to https://www.hciequity.com For information on ICV Partners, go to https://www.icvpartners.com For information on BluWave, go to https://www.bluwave.net

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Join Doug McCormick from HCI Equity Partners, Lloyd Metz from ICV Partners, and Sean Mooney from BluWave as they explore timely private equity topics and offer their seasoned perspectives on crucial areas of focus within the industry. Gain valuable insights from these industry experts in this engaging podcast tailored for PE professionals.

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