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Podcast: The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection
Episode: Balance Sheet First Investing Like an Operator, Not Traditional PE
Description: In this episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Andrew Sachs, Founder of Mauloa, about why he believes the traditional private equity model is fundamentally flawed — and what a long-term alternative looks like.After starting his career at Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, Andrew built Mauloa around a simple philosophy: no excessive leverage, no forced exits, and a focus on compounding cash flow over decades.Mauloa takes minority stakes (30–40%) in family and multi-generational businesses, avoids debt, and prioritises culture, balance sheet strength, and long-term alignment.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Andrew’s b...