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How Bluesight and Thoma Bravo Turned Vision Into Value - Featured from Best But Never Final
Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal · 2025-04-10 · 51 min
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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 and private equity partners, integrating acquisitions, and managing growth with clarity and focus. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit Learn more about Thoma Bravo: Learn more about Bluesight: Listen to Best But Never Final:
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