Barry, the Ambassador fo JOY, invites Peter Nolan one of America’s leading businessmen to discuss: SOB: State Of Business. Get ready for inside information on where we’ve been and where we’re going. Peter founded Nolan Capital, Inc. as the holding company for his family office to make long term investments in growth-oriented companies. Prior to founding Nolan Capital, Inc., Peter joined Leonard Green & Partners (“LGP”) as Managing Partner in 1997 along with Jon Sokoloff and John Danhakl. Under their leadership, the firm completed over 80 principal investments and grew Assets Under Management from $500 million in 1997 to over $24 billion. Peter also acted as advisor to entities such as adidas AG, the Government of Mexico, Saatchi & Saatchi PLC, Televisa S.A., Metromedia, Comcast Cellular, American Industrial Partners, CVS, Rite Aid, Steinway Selmer Corporation and Orion Pictures. Peter presently serves as Chairman for Diamond Wipes, Fresh Brothers, and Ortega National Parks. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Activision, Inc. and AerSale Holdings, Inc. Peter serves as a trustee of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation.

Show Notes:

• 09:56 – Barry’s Rousing Introduction
• 12:15 – Peter takes a deep dive on what is SPAC and it’s importance
• 24:46 – Why the growth in SPAC is starting to feel like a bubble
• 38:12 – Peter’s prediction on when the government will scrutinize SPACs
• 47:03 – Barry’s Interesting Wrap-up