Eliot Kerlin
Founder and Managing Partner of Broadwing Capital, an experienced middle-market private equity investor focused on building companies through operational playbooks, culture, and people analytics.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 37min
Ep. 88: Eliot Kerlin, Broadwing Capital | Building Value in the Lower Middle Market with an Operational Playbook
Eliot Kerlin, Co-Founder of Broadwing Capital, shares insights from his journey from Wall Street to private equity. He discusses a five-part framework for driving value in the lower middle market, emphasizing operational expertise and talent development. Eliot highlights the importance of building strong relationships and collaboration to enhance performance. He also reveals strategies for prioritizing initiatives amidst limited resources, showcasing how investing in human capital leads to successful transformations and long-term success.
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Dec 29, 2025 • 57min
If You’re Not Using This $450M PE Framework, You’re Already Behind
Eliot Kerlin, co-founder and managing partner of Broadwing Capital with 20+ years in operational private equity, shares a $450M operational playbook for lower middle-market buyouts. He covers a 10-day hot list and 120-day plan, a five-part value-creation framework, first-90-day KPIs, sourcing strategies, underwriting for today’s rates, and how to drive change without disempowering teams.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 51min
Eliot Kerlin and Broadwing: Principles over Playbooks
Eliot Kerlin, Founder and Managing Partner of Broadwing Capital with 25 years in lower middle market private equity, shares his perspective. He discusses how market definitions, fund sizes, and deal economics have shifted. He explores the rise of operationally-focused investing, new buyer pathways like independent sponsors and family offices, and Broadwing’s sector strategy including the CloudScale 365 acquisition.
Dec 3, 2025 • 58min
Private Equity Value Creation Through Focus, Culture, and Tenacity
Eliot Kerlin, Founder and Managing Partner of Broadwing Capital, shares his journey from pre-med to private equity. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on next-twelve-month cash flow over trailing metrics. Eliot discusses the value of building a solid company culture and leveraging people analytics for success. He also reflects on the tenacity needed to launch a firm and the importance of clarity in business priorities. With insights on cultivating high-performing companies, Eliot offers a grounded perspective for today's private equity landscape.
Mar 13, 2026 • 26min
Lessons Learned, Exits Reimagined: PE's 2026 Playbook - Part B
Kyle Bethancourt, co-founder of Sallyport Investments, brings family-office discipline and specialty finance know-how. Eliot Kerlin, co-founder of Broadwing Capital, focuses on portfolio readiness and organic growth. They discuss creative exit pathways for longer hold periods. They explore how AI is used inside firms and across portfolio companies. They weigh deal selectivity, leverage discipline, and a cautious 2026 outlook.
