Private Equity's Growth Engine: A CEO's Journey with HCI

Episode notes

About the Episode: In this enlightening episode of "Best But Never Final," hosts Doug McCormick, and Sean Mooney delve into the intricate process of value creation within the private equity landscape, from the perspective of both the PE firm and the portfolio company CEO. Featuring Scott Milberg, CEO of AmerCareRoyal, a portfolio company of HCI Equity Partners, the conversation explores the transformative journey of AmerCareRoyal from a family-owned business to a leading supplier in the food service industry. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the collaborative dynamics between a private equity firm and its portfolio company, highlighting the strategies, challenges, and successes that drive exponential growth and value creation. Episode Highlights: 00:35 - Introduction to the episode's focus on value creation within private equity. 01:30 - Scott Milberg shares the history and evolution of AmerCareRoyal. 07:05 - Discussion on HCI's approach to value creation and portfolio company growth. 18:59 - The role of job creation in private equity's contribution to the economy. 24:53 - Scott Milberg outlines four pillars of AmerCareRoyal's value creation strategy.

Related episodes across the Index

Other episodes covering the same guests and topics, from across The B2B Podcast Index.

• How Private Equity CMOs Build Revenue That Increases Enterprise ValueDemand Revenue · on Private equity84 / 100
• The Truth About Bootstrapping an AI Startup with David Pourquery (#80)Exit Algorithms · on Private equity81 / 100
• Brian Murphy: Fundraising $25B Across 44 Funds, $73B Merger, Private Equity, Secondaries, BuffettStartup Ignition Podcast · on Private equity80 / 100
• 43: Organisational Health as a Growth Engine: The Q5 Approach with Olly PurnellThe Consulting Growth Podcast · on Private equity79 / 100
• How Private Equity Is Rolling Up Emergency Room StaffingPrivate Equity Conversations with Fexingo · on Private equity78 / 100
• 651. Chad Oakley, Current State of the Consulting Market in 2026Unleashed · on Private equity78 / 100

• Private Equity Value Creation with Mary Rachide and Bob Hund69 / 100
• Private Equity and AI: From Hype to Portfolio Execution64 / 100
• Private Equity in 2026: Liquidity, Growth, and AI Execution75 / 100
• Rollover Equity and the Power of True Alignment86 / 100
• Private Equity Deal Teams and the Discipline to Win