Renn Iaboni, Managing Director and Head of Origination, was recently featured on The Deal Sourcery podcast — a leading series for private equity professionals focused on deal origination.

Hosted by Dan Herr and Matt Rooney, Deal Sourcery explores the strategies, technologies and mindsets driving the next era of business development in private equity. In this episode, Renn discusses his engineering-inspired, data-driven approach to sourcing — including leveraging Beacon, Monomoy’s proprietary deal sourcing engine.

Throughout the conversation, Renn shares insights on:

• Applying an engineering mindset to deal sourcing, which involves iterating, measuring and improving processes
• How data collection and analytics inform investment strategy and sourcing efficiency
• Building stronger relationships with investment bankers and founders through a structured, transparent process
• The evolving role of business development in private equity and how emerging professionals can build long-term, value-adding careers in the space

With over 17 years of experience across private equity and banking, Renn brings a unique blend of analytical rigor and market knowledge to his role leading Monomoy’s origination efforts.

Enjoy the full episode here.