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The Data Visibility Gap
The New PE Value Creation Playbook: Part Four
The Data Visibility Gap
In the previous blog, we explored the need for trusted data to run a commercial engine. This article will dive into it deeper because it’s that important.
The interesting challenge is that many portfolio companies have more data than ever. And yet, they have less clarity than they need.
PE Value Drivers #11, Unique Perspectives from Parker Davis, Partner at Slate Capital Group
Apr 14, 2022, 12:19:05 PM — Welcome back to PE Value Drivers. In this latest issue of PE Value Drivers, I talk with Parker Davis from Slate Capital Group. Parker is a Partner at Slate Capital, which he joined in 2010. Slate Capital is an independent sponsor originally based in Baltimore and recently expanded to Nashville and Cincinnati. In his role, Parker focuses on developing new opportunities and managing the firm’s current portfolio.
PE Value Drivers #10, Unique Perspectives from Vikash Magdani, Executive Director at ACG New York
Dec 14, 2021, 9:19:45 AM — Welcome back to PE Value Drivers. We’re taking a different approach in this episode in talking with Vikash Magdani, Executive Director at ACG New York. As executive director at ACGs largest and most influential chapter, Vik has his finger on the pulse of private equity in the New York area and around the world. In addition to his role in leading ACG New York, Vik is an entrepreneur with extensive international corporate product and business development experience in private equity, energy, financial services, and B2B multi-platform media. He's well versed in B2B global strategy, operations, and business stewardship and sponsorship, corporate partnerships, product and program launch, and content development.
PE Value Drivers #9, a Conversation with Experienced Investor and Value Creator, David Acharya
Nov 15, 2021, 12:20:07 PM — In this episode of PE Value Drivers, I had a great conversation with David Acharya, Managing Partner at Acharya Capital Partners, a New York City based private equity firm that buys, builds, and enhances lower-middle-market companies. David is a senior private equity investor with significant experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, and capital markets. His specialties include industry experience in technology, media and telecom (TMT), business services, marketing services, and light manufacturing.
PE Value Drivers #8, a Conversation with Marc Herdegen from New State Capital Partners
Oct 21, 2021, 4:10:18 PM — This episode features Marc Herdegen, Senior Operating Partner for Strategy at New State Capital Partners. Marc is also Chief Operating Officer at New State Portfolio Company and MWM Corporation. Marc’s past corporate roles have included Senior Director of Marketing and Product Management as well as Senior Strategic Planning Manager at Honeywell, Director of Acquisitions and Development at I Group LLC, a family office, and Corporate Strategy Consultant at Bain. Marc also served as an officer in the United States Army.