Private Equity Fast Pitch
Episode 41 - David Namkung, Kinzie Capital Partners
Episode 41 of the Private Equity Fast Pitch Podcast features David Namkung, a Co-Founder and Partner of Operations at Kinzie Capital Partners, where he leads technology implementations and is responsible for assisting in the execution of value creation initiatives for Kinzie's portfolio companies. In addition, he oversees Kinzie's internal technology initiatives and supports various operational matters.
David is also a Founder and Managing Partner of Clarity Partners, a high growth management and technology consulting firm, where he shares responsibility for day-to-day operations, business development and service delivery. David's strong background as an entrepreneur and over 25 years of experience in financial services, technology consulting, systems implementation, human capital management and operations helps drive value for Kinzie's portfolio companies.
Prior to Clarity Partners, David was a Partner at Vector Strategic Services, where he successfully managed the development of enterprise systems for both Accenture and Deloitte & Touche. Before Vector, he was an options market-maker for Gargoyle Strategic Investments and served as a Senior Consultant at Accenture. David graduated with honors from Carnegie Mellon University with a B.S. in Industrial Management and in Economics.
David is a member of the Board of Directors for the Asian American Action Fund of Greater Chicago, Hanul Family Alliance, where he served as the President, and The Council of Korean Americans. In 2017, he was featured by Chicago United in their Business Leaders of Color publication. David is an avid golfer, hockey player and former professional blackjack player.
David is also a Founder and Managing Partner of Clarity Partners, a high growth management and technology consulting firm, where he shares responsibility for day-to-day operations, business development and service delivery. David's strong background as an entrepreneur and over 25 years of experience in financial services, technology consulting, systems implementation, human capital management and operations helps drive value for Kinzie's portfolio companies.
Prior to Clarity Partners, David was a Partner at Vector Strategic Services, where he successfully managed the development of enterprise systems for both Accenture and Deloitte & Touche. Before Vector, he was an options market-maker for Gargoyle Strategic Investments and served as a Senior Consultant at Accenture. David graduated with honors from Carnegie Mellon University with a B.S. in Industrial Management and in Economics.
David is a member of the Board of Directors for the Asian American Action Fund of Greater Chicago, Hanul Family Alliance, where he served as the President, and The Council of Korean Americans. In 2017, he was featured by Chicago United in their Business Leaders of Color publication. David is an avid golfer, hockey player and former professional blackjack player.
Consistent with all programs delivered by Northstar, “Private Equity Fast Pitch” podcasts are meaningful, insightful and provide actionable information from leaders in the Private Equity community that will help you connect with the speaker in an efficient way. Each Tuesday, Jeff Henningsen from Lockton will spend time talking with his friends in the private equity community while they share insight into their world. Similar to an introductory meeting, Private Equity and Investment Banking guests will talk about their firms, recent activities, target industries, desired acquisition profile or companies they are prepping for sale,
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Episode 1 - Kurt Haras, Quarton International
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Episode 2 - Jay Jester, Audax Group
Episode 2 - Jay Jester, Audax Group
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Episode 3 - Clay Hunter, The Stephens Group
Episode 3 - Clay Hunter, The Stephens Group
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Episode 4 - Jeff Sangalis, Orix Mezzanine and Private Equity
Episode 4 - Jeff Sangalis, Orix Mezzanine and Private Equity
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Episode 5 - Charlie Gifford, New Heritage Capital
Episode 5 - Charlie Gifford, New Heritage Capital
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Episode 6 - David Iverson, Lazard Middle Market
Episode 6 - David Iverson, Lazard Middle Market
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Episode 7 - Blythe Jack, TSG Consumer
Episode 7 - Blythe Jack, TSG Consumer
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Episode 8 - Dave Althoff, Duff & Phelps
Episode 8 - Dave Althoff, Duff & Phelps
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Episode 9 - Suzanne Yoon, Kinzie Capital Partners
Episode 9 - Suzanne Yoon, Kinzie Capital Partners
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Episode 10 , Advice to Graduates from Leading PE Influencers
Episode 10 , Advice to Graduates from Leading PE Influencers
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Episode 11 - Hunter Carpenter, RedBird Capital
Episode 11 - Hunter Carpenter, RedBird Capital
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Episode 12 - Scott MacLaren, The Sterling Group
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Episode 13 - Chad Sweet, The Chertoff Group
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Episode 14 - Jeri Harman, Avante Mezzanine
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Episode 15 - Barry Freeman, Lincoln International
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Episode 16 - Paul Murphy, Sentinel Capital Partners
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Episode 17 - Tammie Miller, TKO Miller
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Episode 18 - Drew Quartapella, BlackArch Partners
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Episode 19 - Glenn Oken, Mangrove Equity
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Episode 20 - Ted Kramer, Hammond Kennedy Whitney
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Episode 21 - David Felts, TM Capital
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Episode 22 - Adam Blumenthal, Blue Wolf Capital
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Episode 23 - Alice Mann, Blue Wolf Capital
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Episode 24 - Drew Spitzer, Harris Williams
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Episode 25 - Tripp Davis, 7Mile Advisors
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Episode 26 - Jeff Cleveland, D.A. Davidson
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Episode 27 - Victor Vescovo, Insight Equity
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Episode 28 - Scott Tabor, FEG Investment Advisors
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Episode 29 - Favorite Quotes and Life Motto's from past Fast Pitch speakers
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Episode 30 - Sven Kins, Cook M&A
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Episode 31 - Brian Hegi, Crossplane Capital
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Episode 32 - Steve King, Alaris Royalty Corp.
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Episode 33 - Erik Rudolph, Farlie Turner
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Episode 34 - Chrisanne Corbett, KPMG
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Episode 35 - Ralph Manning, Coltala Holdings
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Episode 37 - Matti Anttila, Grain & Barrel
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Episode 38 - Advice to College Graduates
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Episode 39 - David Walker, EBSCO Industries
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Episode 40 - Kirk Fleischer, Investcorp