Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal podcast

Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal

Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal podcast takes you behind the scenes of one of the largest software investors in the world. You'll hear the strategies and stories behind building Thoma Bravo’s portfolio of innovative, industry-leading software and technology companies. Presented by Orlando Bravo, “Wall Street’s best dealmaker” (Forbes), each episode offers a first-person account from the deal leads and CEOs that forged some of the largest software acquisitions at Thoma Bravo to date, and how they partnered together to innovate and grow those companies. Go ‘behind the deal’ to learn how these deals came together, gaining insight on how Thoma Bravo helps great companies do even greater things. Head to www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal for information on the podcast, show notes, and more. Head to https://survey3.medallia.com/?podcast&version=GA to fill out our short survey.

Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal podcast takes you behind the scenes of one of the largest software investors in the world. You'll hear the strategies and stories behind building Thoma Bravo’s portfolio of innovative, industry-leading software and technology companies. Presented by Orlando Bravo, “Wall Street’s best dealmaker” (Forbes), each episode offers a first-person account from the deal leads and CEOs that forged some of the largest software acquisitions at Thoma Bravo to date, and how they partnered together to innovate and grow those companies. Go ‘behind the deal’ to learn how these deals came together, gaining insight on how Thoma Bravo helps great companies do even greater things. Head to www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal for information on the podcast, show notes, and more. Head to https://survey3.medallia.com/?podcast&version=GA to fill out our short survey.

 

#64

Beyond Constraints: From Starting Lean to Scaling Up

Inspired by the book Getting Real, HubSync Founder and CEO John McGowan explains to Thoma ... more

24 Jul 2025

21 MINS

21:04

24 Jul 2025


#63

How HubSync Became the Tax Automation Platform for Top 25 CPA Firms

HubSync started as a bootstrapped idea from John McGowan, a former Big Four tax profession... more

17 Jul 2025

34 MINS

34:38

17 Jul 2025


#62

Beyond Building NextGen Healthcare’s Successful Remote-First Company and Culture with David Sides

In the Beyond the Deal mini-sode with Thoma Bravo’s A.J. Rohde and Peter Hernandez, hear N... more

10 Jul 2025

19 MINS

19:55

10 Jul 2025


#61

How NextGen Healthcare Aims to Achieve Better Healthcare Outcomes for All

In this episode, Thoma Bravo Senior Partner A.J. Rohde sits down with Peter Hernandez, a S... more

03 Jul 2025

55 MINS

55:55

03 Jul 2025


#60

Beyond the Classroom: Shaping the Future of Learning with Steve Daly

In this Beyond the Deal minisode, hear Instructure CEO Steve Daly share how his past exper... more

26 Jun 2025

14 MINS

14:34

26 Jun 2025


#59

How Instructure Grew into a Leading EdTech for K-12, Higher Ed, and Professionals

Instructure’s Canvas, the learning management system used by over 4,000 school districts a... more

18 Jun 2025

52 MINS

52:20

18 Jun 2025


#58

Beyond Performance: Building a “10-10” Company Culture with Andre Durand

Ping Identity Founder & CEO, Andre Durand, explains that in a 10-10 culture, “the how matt... more

12 Jun 2025

14 MINS

14:16

12 Jun 2025


#57

How Ping Identity Mastered Identity Security for Global Enterprises

Ping Identity helps some of the largest enterprises in the world secure the logins of thei... more

05 Jun 2025

57 MINS

57:12

05 Jun 2025


#56

How Applitools is Using AI to Improve Speed, Scalability, and Accuracy with Adam Carmi and Alex Berr...

In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Applitools Co-Founder and CTO, Adam Carmi, and CEO, Ale... more

29 May 2025

20 MINS

20:32

29 May 2025


#55

How Applitools Uses AI to Revolutionize Test Automation

Hear the story behind Thoma Bravo’s investment in Applitools with Partner Carl Press in co... more

22 May 2025

41 MINS

41:30

22 May 2025


#54

Beyond the Friend Zone: Building Mailgun into a Leading Technology Company with Will Conway and Josh...

In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, former Mailgun CEO and CTO, Will Conway and Josh Odom, ... more

15 May 2025

22 MINS

22:42

15 May 2025


#53

How Mailgun Quickly Evolved into a Leading Email API Provider

Mailgun enables over 150,000 companies to send, track, test, and optimize more than 250 bi... more

08 May 2025

53 MINS

53:26

08 May 2025


#52

How Innovation is Driving the Future of Cybersecurity

In a special episode of Behind the Deal live from Miami at Thoma Bravo’s Annual Meeting in... more

01 May 2025

38 MINS

38:25

01 May 2025


#51

Beyond Leadership: Career Lessons from Chess with Todd Dauchy and Adam Solomon

In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Todd Dauchy, CEO of SMA Technologies, speaks with Thoma... more

24 Apr 2025

14 MINS

14:13

24 Apr 2025


#50

How SMA Technologies Uses Automation to Accelerate Digital Transformation at Financial Institutions

Hear the story behind Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of SMA Technologies with Thoma Bravo Partn... more

17 Apr 2025

30 MINS

30:01

17 Apr 2025


#49

How Bluesight and Thoma Bravo Turned Vision Into Value - Featured from Best But Never Final

In this featured episode, we’re excited to share a conversation from Best But Never Final,... more

10 Apr 2025

51 MINS

51:00

10 Apr 2025


#48

Beyond Trust: Building the Cultural Fabric at EQS Group with Achim Weick and Irina Hemmers

In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Partner Irina Hemmers and EQS Group Founder... more

03 Apr 2025

20 MINS

20:37

03 Apr 2025


#47

How EQS Group’s Digital Solutions Create Trusted Companies in Europe and Beyond

Hear Thoma Bravo Partner Irina Hemmers and Achim Weick, Founder and CEO of EQS Group, dive... more

27 Mar 2025

40 MINS

40:01

27 Mar 2025


#46

Beyond Hurdles: Navigating Career Challenges and Driving Growth with Fran Rosch and Scott Crabill

Fran Rosch, CEO of Imprivata, joins Managing Partner Scott Crabill on this Beyond the Deal... more

20 Mar 2025

11 MINS

11:37

20 Mar 2025


#45

How Imprivata is Redefining Healthcare Security

In this episode of Behind the Deal, Imprivata CEO Fran Rosch shares how the company is rev... more

13 Mar 2025

40 MINS

40:10

13 Mar 2025


#44

How CEO Leagh Turner Fostered Trust and Teamwork to Drive Coupa’s Growth

In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Holden Spaht sits down wit... more

06 Mar 2025

16 MINS

16:28

06 Mar 2025


#43

How Coupa is Utilizing AI to Revolutionize Business Spend Management

Coupa has helped businesses better manage direct and indirect spend through its community-... more

27 Feb 2025

34 MINS

34:57

27 Feb 2025


#42

Beyond Transformation: Growth, Leadership and Innovation at HCSS with A.J. Rohde, George Jaber, and ...

In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Senior Partner A.J. Rohde and Principal Geo... more

20 Feb 2025

19 MINS

19:28

20 Feb 2025


#41

How HCSS is a Leader in the Construction Industry's Digital Transformation

For nearly 40 years, HCSS has been a driving force in construction software, helping compa... more

13 Feb 2025

41 MINS

41:03

13 Feb 2025