A(z) Value Creation csatorna legjobb podcastjai (2025)

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The Age of Hybrid AI 26:48

16h ago26:48

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Join us for another dynamic episode of Digital Value Creation, where brothers from the worlds of AI hardware and AI software tackle the most pressing AI trends shaping our work and lives today. ✨ In this episode: Gemini 2.5 vs GPT-4: Two years post GPT-4's release, Google's Gemini 2.5 is out! Does it truly outperform OpenAI and Anthropic? And do we…

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Ep.67: Jim Sharpe, Unity Partners | Aligning Values with Growing Portcos 33:37

2d ago33:37

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Shiv interviews Jim Sharpe, Partner and Head of Propel at Unity Partners. In this episode, Jim talks about how to truly action a company’s values and incorporate them into your growth plans while ensuring alignment with founders. Learn about building a culture of ownership, how to use employee equity as a growth strategy, and why clear and transpar…

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Stop Flying Blind: Why Tracking Business Valuation Quarterly is Essential 16:19

3d ago16:19

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This is a cutting-edge podcast experiment. The AI hosts will be discussing concepts from Darrell Amy's latest blog article from the Value Creation Engines blog. This episode highlights why regularly tracking your business’s value is essential—not just revenue or profit. Darrell Amy explains how quarterly market-based valuations help identify trends…

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Ep. 66: Shiv Narayanan, How To SaaS | The Future of General vs Vertical AI 40:50

7d ago40:50

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Shiv Narayanan, Founder and CEO of How To SaaS, explains how AI can be leveraged by the private equity world. Learn about the differences between general and verticalized (or specialized) AI and how data is the product. Listen to how PE firms can use AI in the diligence phase, and the business strategy for companies to build their own vertical AI t…

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Ep. 65: Josh Schwartz, Growth Factors | Navigating Growth As An Operating Partner 38:48

10d ago38:48

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Shiv interviews Josh Schwartz, Operating Principal at Growth Factors. In this episode, Josh talks about the unique operating partner model between Growth Factors and Bregal Sagemount. Learn his approach to value creation from the GTM side, how to look for growth levers during diligence, and how to navigate the political dynamics between operating p…

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Why Delaying Value Creation Could Be Costing You Millions 11:19

10d ago11:19

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This is a cutting-edge podcast experiment. The AI hosts will be discussing concepts from Darrell Amy's latest blog article from the Value Creation Engines blog. Is Your Business Losing Millions by Waiting? In this episode, we break| down why delaying value creation can cost businesses millions, just like waiting to invest in retirement. He explains…

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Ep. 64: Todd Morrissey, Hidden River Strategic Capital | Alternative Avenues for Underserviced Companies 33:11

17d ago33:11

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Shiv interviews Todd Morrissey, Partner at Hidden River Strategic Capital. In this episode, Todd shares alternative avenues for founders and entrepreneurs other than a growth equity buyout and private credit deals. Learn how they help companies determine how much capital they need to scale, the opportunities for combining debt and equity as an inve…

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How Growing Business Valuation Creates Massive Impact 18:50

17d ago18:50

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This is a cutting-edge podcast experiment. The AI hosts will be discussing concepts from Darrell Amy's latest blog article from the Value Creation Engines blog. Growing your business isn’t just about increasing revenue—it’s about making a lasting impact. This podcast dives deep into how boosting your business’s value drives economic growth, strengt…

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Ep. 63: Brad Armstrong, LMP | Supporting Portcos With an Advisor Bench 35:46

24d ago35:46

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Shiv interviews Brad Armstrong, Partner at Lovell Minnick Partners (LMP). In this episode, Shiv and Brad talk about LMP’s approach to supporting their portfolio companies with a robust operating partner bench, as well as how to prioritize where to allocate budget, resources, and advisors when making value creation plans. Learn about weaponizing the…

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How AI Will Reshape Midmarket Business Valuation—Will Your Company Keep Up or Fall Behind? 23:02

24d ago23:02

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This is a cutting-edge podcast experiment. The AI hosts will be discussing concepts from Darrell Amy's latest blog article from the Value Creation Engines blog. Artificial Intelligence is transforming business valuation, especially for mid-market companies. Just as the internet reshaped industries in the 1990s, AI presents both game-changing opport…

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Business Owners: Are You Playing an Instrument While Trying To Conduct Your Business? 13:42

1M ago13:42

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This is a cutting-edge podcast experiment. The AI hosts will be discussing concepts from Darrell Amy's latest blog article from the Value Creation Engines blog. Are You Conducting Your Business—or Playing Every Instrument? As a business owner, are you stuck trying to do it all—managing critical tasks while attempting to lead? In this episode, we ex…

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How AI Can Boost Revenue per Employee (and Business Value) Valuation 30:29

1M ago30:29

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This is a cutting-edge podcast experiment. The AI hosts will be discussing concepts from Darrell Amy's latest blog article from the Value Creation Engines blog. Revenue per Employee (RPE) is the #1 driver of profitability in most businesses. Since employees are the largest overhead expense, increasing the revenue generated per team member directly …

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Ep. 62: Stephen Marks, Emmersion Capital | How to Navigate the Rewards and Risks of Nearshoring 40:48

1M ago40:48

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Shiv interviews Stephen Marks, Managing Director, Emmersion Capital. In this episode, Shiv and Stephen discuss the benefits and challenges of nearshoring, including the economies of scaling your workforce in Latin America, onboarding and company culture, as well as macroeconomic risks and political challenges. Learn about labor arbitrage opportunit…

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Ep. 61: Diamond Innabi, Software Equity Group | Relationships between Founders and Investment Banks 30:44

1M ago30:44

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Shiv interviews Diamond Innabi, Principal at Software Equity Group. In this episode, Diamond shares how investment banks can help founders position their companies to increase the likelihood of transactions. Learn how successful founders think about the process of exiting, as well as how to maximize the valuation of a transaction and ensure the int…

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How Corporate Culture Drives Business Valuation 17:55

2M ago17:55

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This is a cutting-edge podcast experiment. The AI hosts will be discussing concepts from Darrell Amy's latest blog article from the Value Creation Engines blog. A strong corporate culture is a key driver of business valuation, impacting revenue growth, operational efficiency, talent retention, and strategic innovation. Companies with strong culture…

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Ep. 60: Shiv Narayanan, How To SaaS | Creating Enterprise Value With Marketing 35:14

2M ago35:14

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Shiv Narayanan, Founder and CEO at How To SaaS, shares his presentation from Silicon Y’All 2024. Learn about the nine critical marketing problems most companies face, from poor gross revenue and net retention problems to not generating enough traffic or leads. Shiv also shares the five most common value creation scenarios and the four major marketi…

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Ep. 59: John Bailey, OneFund Investments | What To Look For in PE Operating Teams and Partners 36:32

2M ago36:32

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Shiv interviews John Bailey, Co-Founder at OneFund Investments. In this episode, John shares how he runs his fund of funds, how he vets the PE firms they invest in, and the pros and cons of how PE firms approach operating teams. Learn about key differences between the three models for operating teams within PE firms, how to build a lean (but impact…

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Ep. 58: Scott Stouffer, scaleMatters | Using Data to Make Effective Go-To-Market Investments 48:46

4M ago48:46

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This episode is sponsored by scaleMatters. In this episode, Shiv Narayanan interviews Scott Stouffer, CEO and Founder at scaleMatters, to talk all about data – data hygiene, data infrastructure, and the insights that come from data to make those important value creation decisions. Learn how scaleMatters – a firm that specializes in go-to-market ana…

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EP 104 - Future Proof Your Career in 2025 27:30

4M ago27:30

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🎙️ Digital Value Creation Podcast: Future-Proof Your Career 🚀 Join us as we explore top AI trends for 2025 and their transformative impact on careers. From the rise of AI agents and robotics to the integration of AI as a core enterprise system, we unpack how you can adapt, thrive, and lead in the AI-native era. Key topics include: • AI as Your Coll…

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Ep.103 - From AI Hype to Business Impact 22:12

4M ago22:12

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Are you excited about AI but unsure how to actually generate value from it? In this episode of Digital Value Creation, we explore the hype cycle of AI, discuss the emergence of AI agents, and delve into real-world examples of how businesses are using AI to drive tangible results. We also discuss the challenges of measuring AI's ROI and the importan…

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Ep. 57: Sean Cantwell, Volition Capital | Growing Portcos by Building the Operations Function 40:38

4M ago40:38

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Shiv interviews Sean Cantwell, Managing Partner at Volition Capital. In this episode, Sean shares how Volition Capital’s operations teams support their portcos with the resources, tools, and frameworks they need to grow. Learn about best practices including portfolio summits, internal resource portals, and training. Hear about when it makes sense t…

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Ep. 56: Jordon Kruse & Matt Wilson, Oaktree Capital | Opportunities in Special Situations Investing 43:56

4M ago43:56

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Shiv interviews Jordon Kruse, Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager, and Matt Wilson, Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager, at Oaktree Capital. In this episode, Matt and Jordon explain their approach to special situations investing, including rescue financing transactions where they restructure the debt and balance sheet of companies. Th…

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Ep. 55: Inovia Capital Panel | Making Acquisitions A Success From the People, Cultural, and Technical Side 39:14

4M ago39:14

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Shiv interviews Krista Skalde, Chief Talent Officer Partner at Inovia Capital, Meryl Almeida, Director of Corporate Development at Inovia Capital, and Kory Jeffrey, Principal & VP, Technology at Inovia Capital. In this episode, Krista, Meryl, and Kory share how they evaluate acquisitions, how to create value from a corp dev perspective, and how to …

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Ep.54: Aldy Keene, Loyalty Research Center | The Importance of Customer Loyalty for Portcos 41:46

5M ago41:46

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Shiv interviews Aldy Keene, CEO at Loyalty Research Center. In this episode, Aldy shares how to evaluate the quality of relationships to understand how loyal a company’s customer base really is, and how both founders and investors can use that data to create value. Learn why companies should spend more time analyzing their customer base, how to fin…

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Strategy Is the Breakfast of Champion Cultures 9:31

5M ago9:31

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This is a cutting-edge podcast experiment. The AI hosts will be discussing concepts from Darrell Amy's latest blog article from the Value Creation Engines blog. This excerpt is from a LinkedIn newsletter called "Value Creation Engines" by Darrell Amy, a value creation advisor for business owners. The newsletter explores ideas for maximizing enterpr…

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Ep.53: Randy Garg, Vistara Growth | Leveraging Growth Debt as an Alternative Means of Funding 33:49

5M ago33:49

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Shiv interviews Randy Garg, Founder and Managing Partner at Vistara Growth. In this episode, Randy explains the situations in which debt is a viable avenue for funding companies, how growth debt differs from growth equity, and how to decide which is right for your company. Learn what the targeted returns are on these types of investments and the ro…

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Ep. 102 - How we use AI 20:08

5M ago20:08

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In this episode, we reflect on our journey with AI over the past year, sharing how we use AI in both our personal and professional lives. Broadcasting from the Bay Area this time, we explore practical, day-to-day applications of AI tools, discussing how we've evolved from experimenting to leveraging AI for true productivity gains. We share personal…

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Five Ways an Entrepreneurial Culture Increases Company Value 13:47

5M ago13:47

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This is a cutting-edge podcast experiment. The AI hosts will be discussing concepts from Darrell Amy's latest blog article from the Value Creation Engines blog. In this episode, our hosts delve into Darrell Amy’s thought-provoking article, Five Ways an Entrepreneurial Culture Increases Company Value. Exploring the transformative role that culture p…

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Ep.52: Tim Strickland, Summit Partners | Fostering a Culture of Data, Accountability and Alignment 41:40

5M ago41:40

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Shiv interviews Tim Strickland, Advisory Partner at Summit Partners. In this episode, Tim draws on his experience as CRO of Zoom Info and in leadership roles at large martech companies to discuss what it takes to build and grow multi-hundred and billion-dollar go-to-market organizations. Learn what metrics are important to track to keep everyone al…

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How To Align Business Objectives with Enterprise Value 22:43

5M ago22:43

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This is a cutting-edge podcast experiment. The AI hosts will be discussing concepts from Darrell Amy's latest blog article from the Value Creation Engines blog. In this episode of Value Creation Deep Dive, our hosts discuss Darrell Amy’s insightful article, How to Align Business Objectives with Enterprise Value. As companies wrap up the fourth quar…

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Ep.51: Brian Neider, Lead Edge Capital | How Boards Can Add Value to Portcos 52:44

5M ago52:44

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Shiv interviews Brian Neider, Partner at Lead Edge Capital. In this episode, Shiv and Brian discuss best practices for building boards and what board members can do to add value to portfolio companies. Learn how to guide a business as a board member once you’ve invested in a company, what the changes to the financial markets mean for PE firms, and …

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Ep.50: Jeff Standridge, Innovation Junkie | Seven-Domain Diagnostic For Strategic Growth 44:24

5M ago44:24

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Shiv interviews Jeff Standridge, Managing Director at Innovation Junkie. In this episode, Jeff shares his framework for a strategic growth plan and how his firm conducts an introductory diagnostic based on seven domains. Jeff discusses some of the best practices within those domains and the questions you can use to determine how senior leadership v…

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Ep.49: Paul W. Swaney III, Swaney Group Capital | Creating Value When Investing in Industrial Businesses 57:24

6M ago57:24

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Shiv interviews Paul Swaney, Managing Director of Swaney Group Capital. In this episode, Shiv and Paul discuss how to create value when investing in industrial and manufacturing industries, and how that differs from B2B tech and software investments. Learn how Paul and his team increase capacity by looking at production lines, the impact of workpla…

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Ep.48: Peter Walker, Carta | Using Equity to Attract & Retain Employees 38:59

6M ago38:59

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Shiv interviews Peter Walker, Head of Insights for Carta. In this episode, Peter and Shiv discuss how PE-backed companies can use equity to attract, compete for, and retain employees, as well as to grow companies and increase continuity. Plus, learn how Carta’s first-party data helps PE firms, management companies, and founders learn from industry …

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Ep.47: David Bluth, GLC Advisors | How the Market Has Shifted for SaaS M&A 41:18

6M ago41:18

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Shiv interviews David Bluth, Managing Director of GLC Advisors. Shiv and David discuss how the tech M&A market has changed since 2021, with deal volume dropping by 45% in 2023. Learn the top reasons David sees deals fall apart in the last few years, how founders should prepare themselves as the market starts to become more active, and why PE firms …

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Ep.46: Omair Sarwar, Gearbox Capital | Matching Values with Founder-Led Companies 36:11

6M ago36:11

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Shiv interviews Omair Sarwar, Founder & CEO of Gearbox Capital. In this episode, Omair and Shiv discuss how to vet founder-led companies to ensure they share the same values, how to build deep relationships with those founders, and the benefits of focusing on bootstrapped companies. Plus, learn how Gearbox uses offshoring to enhance their investmen…

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Ep.45: Shiv Narayanan and Kate Hawkes, How To SaaS I How C-Level Marketers Impact Company Growth 36:41

6M ago36:41

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Shiv speaks with Kate Hawkes, VP of Marketing at How To SaaS. Shiv and Kate talk about the challenges businesses face when they don’t have C-level marketers on their team, and how CEOs and investors can support marketers to advance to this level. Learn what being a C-level marketer entails, how this approach impacts growth strategy, how to improve …

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Ep.44: Alex Western, Terminus Capital Partners | Finding Clarity With the Vision Prism 46:43

6M ago46:43

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Shiv interviews Alex Western, Managing Director of Terminus Capital Partners. Shiv and Alex talk about how TCP’s Vision Prism offers a more focused strategy, targeted positioning, builds better products, and provides a lot of enterprise value. Learn how focusing on the right mission can help investors, founders, and CEOs use this framework to build…

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Ep.43: Mohammad Rasouli and Philipp Reineke, AIx2 | Improving Investment Processes with AI 42:35

7M ago42:35

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Shiv interviews Mohammad Rasouli, CEO of AIx2, and Philipp Reineke, COO of AIx2. Learn how AI can be leveraged in the investment industry, from sourcing and vetting deals, to getting VDDs and CIMs ready, as well as optimizing and exiting investments. They discuss the social welfare impact of AI as more and more funds start to use the technology, ho…

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Ep.42: Kevin Iudicello, Realization Capital Partners | Generating Value with Secondary Investments 48:33

7M ago48:33

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Shiv interviews Kevin Iudicello, Partner at Realization Capital Partners, on the data-driven strategies that enable the firm to create value in a crowded market. You’ll learn about the possibilities for investors in the secondary market, how the high valuations of 2020 continue to impact options for liquidity, and how companies with slower growth c…

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Ep.41: Sunaina Sinha, Raymond James | How to Improve ROI with Capital Formation Strategies 43:21

7M ago43:21

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Shiv interviews Sunaina Sinha, Global Head, Private Capital Advisory at Raymond James. Shiv and Sunaina discuss how PE sponsors can look at overall capital formation for their funds and portcos in order to generate the highest ROI. Learn about what alternative liquidity options are available to LPs and GPs and when it makes sense to consider a cont…

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Ep.40: Richard Lichtenstein, Bain & Company | How to Create Value Using GenAI 42:32

7M ago42:32

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Shiv interviews Richard Lichtenstein, Expert Partner and Chief Private Equity Data Officer at Bain & Company. Shiv and Richard discuss how PE firms and their portfolio companies can leverage generative AI to improve investment processes and create more enterprise value. Learn how other companies are using this technology to increase efficiency, del…

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Ep.39: Dave Mangot, Mangoteque | How to Leverage DevOps to Deliver a Competitive Product 48:14

7M ago48:14

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Shiv interviews Dave Mangot, CEO of Mangoteque. Dave discusses how he helps PE firms navigate DevOps and technological processes in their portcos, and the approaches that help companies deliver better products and be more competitive in the marketplace. In this episode, you’ll learn how your product release schedule is critical to value creation an…

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AI Fatigue 21:25

7M ago21:25

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In this episode we dive into the growing phenomenon of AI fatigue, a sentiment increasingly felt by companies as they navigate the overwhelming number of AI technologies and startups in the market. We discuss the complexities of the AI gold rush, where massive investments and high expectations are met with varying degrees of success and skepticism.…

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Ep.38: David Acharya, Acharya Capital Partners | Growing Portcos through M&A 43:32

8M ago43:32

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Shiv interviews David Acharya, Managing Partner of Acharya Capital Partners. Learn about the differences between the traditional committed fund model of PE firms and the independent sponsor model. David shares his proven process for using acquisitions to grow portcos and generate greater ROI for investors, how to vet those mergers, and an extensive…

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Ep.37: Matthew Safaii, Arrowroot Capital | Improving Alignment in Software Investments 35:40

8M ago35:40

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Shiv interviews Matthew J. Safaii, Founder & Managing Partner of Arrowroot Capital. Shiv and Matthew discuss the alignment-focused strategy that helps Arrowroot separate themselves from a crowded market, including how they deliver positive outcomes for previous investors and a founder-friendly approach to acquisitions. Founders will learn how to av…

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Ep.36: Edgar Baum, Avasta | How to Correctly Size Your Market 49:23

8M ago49:23

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Shiv interviews Edgar Baum, Founder & CEO of Avasta. Learn how sizing the market for B2B companies and PE investors is critical to properly creating sales projections. Edgar shares his thoughts on what is flawed with the TAM, SAM, and SOM approach and why you should incorporate the WAM approach as well. Plus, hear how to start thinking about your t…

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Ep.35: Devin Mathews, ParkerGale Capital | How to Create Value by Being Unconventionally Right 49:17

8M ago49:17

49:17

Shiv interviews Devin Mathews, Partner at ParkerGale Capital. Shiv and Devin discuss how ParkerGale invests in smaller companies that many firms would consider ‘too hard’. Learn how Devin and his team view potential challenges as value creation opportunities, and how they prioritize their resources in portfolio companies post-close. Plus, hear how …

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Ep.34: Hillel Zidel, Kennet Partners | Expanding Companies to International Markets 34:51

8M ago34:51

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Shiv interviews Hillel Zidel, Managing Director of Kennet Partners. On this episode, Shiv and Hillel focus on how founders and investors can expand companies to international markets – whether that’s going into the U.S., Europe, or APAC. You’ll learn what Hillel’s strategy is for vetting companies and how they address any potential barriers such as…

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Ep.33: Craig Dupper, Elan Growth Partners | A Partner Equity Approach to Investing 45:53

9M ago45:53

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Shiv interviews Craig Dupper, Founder of Elan Growth Partners. In this episode, Craig shares his firm’s Partner Equity investing strategy, which includes a value growth and enhancement approach. Shiv and Craig discuss the key areas founders should address to take their business to the next level and where their company might be underinvesting. Lear…

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