Best Paul Parisi Podcasts (2024)

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The Vast Opportunity of Investing in Sub $5M EBITDA Companies With Mason Myers 24:17

2h ago24:17

24:17

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of investments with a focus on sub $5M EBITDA companies. Our guest is Mason Myers, Founder and Managing Partner of Greybull Stewardship. Mason’s expertise lies in navigating and scaling smaller, often overlooked businesses, and he’s here to share valuable insig…

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Private Equity and How it is Embracing Technology Transformation With Alan Williamson 24:09

2h ago24:09

24:09

Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, we explore "Private Equity and Technology Transformation" with Alan Williamson. Alan, a seasoned CTO and operating partner, shares insights from his journey—from embedded engineering to navigating Enterprise Java and PE due diligence. He emphasizes crucial operational details affecting portfol…

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The Intentional Strategy Steps To Grow a Business To a Billion Dollar Exit With Tim O'Reilly - Playbook Series 44:10

3d ago44:10

44:10

Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, join us as we delve into intentional business growth strategies with Tim O'Reilly. Learn key insights for success. [00:11] Tim discusses the influence of certain books on shaping strategies. [01:19] Introduction to Tim O'Reilly and focus on intentional business growth strategy. [02:17] Reflect…

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A CEO’s Lessons From Taking a Private Equity Backed Business To An Exit With Nathan Sanders 42:56

15d ago42:56

42:56

Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings dives into a rich conversation with Nathan Sanders. From navigating financial constraints during the pandemic to tackling add-on acquisitions and integrating technology effectively, Nathan shares valuable insights gained from his extensive experience in leading Private Equit…

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Servant Leadership and Disruptive Marketing in Private Equity With Nick McLean 26:08

17d ago26:08

26:08

Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings engages in a dynamic discussion with Nick McLean, founder of Four Pillars Investors, on the topics of servant leadership and disruptive marketing in the Private Equity sector. Join us as we delve into Nick's insights and experiences in navigating the complexities of the indu…

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Why Deals Fail and How to Avoid It With Brian Scanlon - Playbook Series 29:28

24d ago29:28

29:28

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings discusses the critical factors behind deal failures and how to steer clear of them. Brian Scanlon from DealGen Partners shares insights on deal origination and sales processes. He stresses prep and presentation, akin to staging a house for sale. Brian pinpoints reasons for d…

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The Value Creation Plan From an Operator Turned Investor With Paul Swaney 30:02

1M ago30:02

30:02

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings is joined by Paul Swaney, Managing Director of Swaney Group Capital. Formerly with Partners Group and a veteran of McKinsey and Amazon, Paul dives into the intricate world of value creation from an operator turned investor perspective. He shares his journey from the military…

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Proven Strategies for Achieving 7 Exits and Maximizing Business Value with Chris Jamroz 40:18

1M ago40:18

40:18

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings talks with Chris Jamroz, CEO of Roadrunner and a former executive at Ascent Global Logistics. Chris shares his extensive experience in logistics and Private Equity, discussing the transition from investment banking to executive leadership. He highlights the common errors in …

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How To Due Diligence Your Most Important Asset in Private Equity With Dan Cremons 42:27

2M ago42:27

42:27

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings chats with Dan Cremons, Founder of Accelera Partners, and discusses the integration of human capital into Private Equity value creation, emphasizing proactive talent management. He shares insights on optimizing teams, strategic hiring, and the significance of due diligence o…

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How Private Equity Firms Can Engage Owners & Founders to Secure the Deal with Chris Parisi 29:48

2M ago29:48

29:48

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings engages with Chris Parisi, a partner at Carl Marks Advisors, to discuss how Private Equity firms can more effectively engage with business owners and founders to secure successful deals. Parisi shares insights from his extensive experience in middle-market investment banking…

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What The Best Private Equity Firms Are Doing To Attract Capital With Rocío Heres 29:05

2M ago29:05

29:05

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings speaks with Rocío Heres, Partner at AltamarCam Partners and discusses the competitive nature of capital raising in Private Equity, stressing the value of talent development and succession planning for long-term success. She highlights the shift towards specialization in the …

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Creating the Gold Standard in Hiring and People Development For Your Private Equity Firm with Sam Adams 46:01

2M ago46:01

46:01

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Sam Adams, Managing Director of Talent at Berkshire Partners. Sam shares invaluable insights into the importance of talent development and hiring beyond the conventional Private Equity norms. Discover Berkshire Partners' innovative approaches to nurturing talent, their unique …

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The Tools To Increase Your Exit Multiples - The Playbook Series With Carl Cox 32:42

2M ago32:42

32:42

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! This is the first episode in The Playbook Series. In this episode, host Alex Rawlings speaks with Carl Cox, the CEO of 40 Strategy. Carl shares insights on increasing exit multiples for private equity investments. Highlighting the gap in data-driven strategy, Cox introduces a software tool for strategic planni…

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The Opportunity in Micro Cap Investing And The Importance of Playbooks With Javar Avery 30:05

3M ago30:05

30:05

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings talks with Javar Avery, President at Sun and Moon Capital. They delve into micro-cap investing's potential and the essential role of operational playbooks. Avery discusses the rationale behind focusing on smaller, often overlooked companies, detailing the importance of detai…

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Refining Your Investment Focus for Enhanced Deal Flow and Climate Crisis Mitigation with James Mackey 29:21

3M ago29:21

29:21

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings talks with James Mackey, the Managing Director of Climate Investment. They discuss the advantages of a focused investment strategy for boosting deal flow and addressing the climate crisis. James highlights the importance of precise investment criteria in attracting impactful…

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Investing In Real Assets And The Electric Transportation Revolution With Reuben Munger 29:17

3M ago29:17

29:17

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, host Alex Rawlings chats with Reuben Munger of Vision Ridge Partners about the intersection of Private Equity and sustainable investments, focusing on the electric transportation revolution. Munger, a pioneer in sustainable real assets, shares insights into transitioning from hedge funds to Pr…

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What Europe and the US can learn from each other on ESG with Gwen Colin 31:03

4M ago31:03

31:03

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the world of ESG in infrastructure investment with Gwen Colin, ESG Director at Vauban Infrastructure Partners. Gwen shares insights on the differences between ESG practices in the US and Europe, the challenges of implementing ESG strategies, and the impact of long-term investment…

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How to drive portfolio EBITDA via ESG with General Atlantic's Global Head, Cornelia Gomez 47:50

4M ago47:50

47:50

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode we dive into the world of ESG with Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of ESG and Sustainability at General Atlantic. Cornelia brings a wealth of experience, sharing how to seamlessly integrate ESG into Private Equity, enhance business growth, and navigate sustainability challenges. Discover actionable…

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Lessons From a Founder That All Private Equity and Portfolio Executives Need to Hear With Allan Draper 40:37

4M ago40:37

40:37

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! This episode provides valuable insights into the mindset and strategies of a successful entrepreneur who has founded and managed multiple businesses. Allan Draper's experiences offer lessons on leadership, the importance of delegation, and the value of aligning with passionate individuals, all crucial for Priv…

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Mastering investor discipline: Insights on avoiding key mistakes with Maria Pacella 26:38

4M ago26:38

26:38

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, Alex Rawlings has an insightful conversation with Maria Pacella, Managing Partner of Pender Ventures. Maria tells us about the critical mistakes made by investors in Private Equity and Venture Capital, the essence of investor discipline, and valuable learnings from her extensive experience in …

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Overcoming adversity to become a serial entrepreneur and successful investor, with Gregory Shepard. 38:18

5M ago38:18

38:18

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this insightful episode, host Alex Rawlings engages with Gregory Shepard, a distinguished entrepreneur, co-founder of BOSS Capital Partners, and a Forbes Books author. Shepard shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings, growing up in a tent and facing challenges due to his neuro divergences, to be…

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The last podcast you ever need to listen to on the benefit of ESG with Jennifer Wilson 54:36

5M ago54:36

54:36

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! In this episode, we discuss ESG strategies with Jennifer Wilson, CEO of Re:Co. We delve into how ESG transcends compliance, becoming a catalyst for innovation, risk management, and increased profitability. Our conversation addresses the critical issue of greenwashing and regulatory scrutiny, underscoring the i…

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Boosting Employee Productivity and Exploring the ESOP Model in Private Equity with Daniel Goldstein 39:33

5M ago39:33

39:33

Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast! This episode dives into the transformative world of employee ownership, focusing on the Employee Stock Ownership Plan and how it can drive employee engagement and productivity. Guest Daniel Goldstein, former CEO of Folience and an advocate for employee ownership, shares insights into integrating ESOP within a …

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Structured Equity Investing and Strategies for Value Creation with Josh Koplewicz 19:01

5M ago19:01

19:01

Introducing Josh Koplewicz Josh Koplewicz is the founder and managing partner at Thayer Street Partners, a boutique private equity firm providing flexible growth capital to recurring revenue businesses in the financial services, real estate services, and business services sectors. Before founding Thayer Street, Josh was an investor at Goldman Sachs…

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How Private Equity can use AI and the how behind digital transformation with Glenn Hopper 35:42

6M ago35:42

35:42

In this episode of The Private Equity Podcast, host Alex Rawlings, treats listeners to a deep dive into the realm of artificial intelligence within the Private Equity sphere. Joining Alex as this week's guest is Glenn Hopper, an expert in digital transformation with extensive experience in deploying AI solutions in Private Equity contexts. Througho…

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How Brian organically increased revenue by $50M and created $500M in EBITDA with Brian Cassady 47:22

6M ago47:22

47:22

In a compelling episode of The Private Equity Podcast, host Alex Rawlings engages in a insightful conversation with industry veteran Brian Cassady. The focus of this episode is on Brian's exceptional achievement of organically increasing revenue by $50 million and creating an impressive $500 million in EBITDA. Throughout the episode, Brian shares t…

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How to improve your FP&A process with Paul Barnhurst 19:06

6M ago19:06

19:06

Introducing Paul Barnhurst Paul Barnhurst (a.k.a. "The FP&A Guy") founded FP&A Guy, a company that provides FP&A coaching and consulting services. Paul has 12+ years of professional experience across several industries, with a strong background in financial planning, financial modelling, report building, and business partnering. Paul is also a cont…

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How to grow from $30M to $1.4Bn enterprise value - From shipping clerk to PE-Backed CEO with Ted Clark 36:19

6M ago36:19

36:19

Introducing Ted Clarke Ted Clarke is an operator turned into a private equity investor and a shipping clerk turned into a CEO. Starting as a shipping clerk, Ted rose to become President & CEO of Products Research & Chemical Corporation (PRC), a global leader in aircraft and construction sealants and coatings. Today, Ted is a partner at Iron Path Ca…

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Improve your Private Equity portfolio exit strategy with Jason Hendren 15:50

7M ago15:50

15:50

Introducing Jason Hendren Jason Hendren is a CEO coach, speaker, and exit planning advisor who guides entrepreneurs in reaching large-scale objectives and planning for an eventual exit. Jason knows firsthand what it's like to grow a profitable business and navigate the selling process. He sold most of his business to private equity and stayed on an…

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The key data points to drive portfolio company growth with Bill Canady 33:52

7M ago33:52

33:52

Introducing Bill Canady Bill Canady is the CEO of OTC Industrial Technology and Arrowhead Engineered Products, both backed by private equity. Bill has over thirty years of experience as a global business executive in various industries and markets focused on industrial and consumer products and services. As a leader, Bill aligns with key stakeholde…

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How Private Equity firms can increase deal generation with Brian Scanlon 23:07

7M ago23:07

23:07

Introducing Brian Scanlon Brian Scanlon is the managing partner at Deal Gen Partners, a deal-generation service sourcing deals for Private Equity Funds and Strategic Acquirers. Currently, DealGen Partners manages $2.7B in buy-side mandate and has generated over $900M in deal value. DealGen's combination of outreach strategy and network of partners …

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Charlie Chipchase on why ESG in Private Equity creates better returns 27:16

8M ago27:16

27:16

Introducing Charlie Chipchase Charlie Chipchase is the Managing Director and Head of Europe at Petra Funds Group, a leading fund administration provider to global private equity, venture capital, and private debt funds. Charlie is a seasoned private funds attorney and ESG expert with over 20 years of experience working at a $40+ billion private equ…

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Brendan Anderson on microcap private equity investing and driving value creation 16:49

8M ago16:49

16:49

Introducing Brendan Anderson Brendan Anderson is the Founder and Managing Partner of ScaleCo Capital, a lower middle market private equity firm focusing on control-oriented leveraged buyouts and growth equity investments in fast-growing companies. Scalable partners with companies to bring operational expertise and strategic resources to scale a bus…

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Morty Singer using your USP to drive deal flow, culture differentiator and investing in the consumer industry 32:56

8M ago32:56

32:56

Introducing Morty Singer Morty Singer is the Co-Managing Partner at Traub Capital Partners, a private equity firm investing exclusively in the consumer industry. Throughout his career, Morty has been an innovative, sought-after executive in the retail and consumer branches of the fashion industry. He has advised global companies in retail and distr…

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How to build a business to a ONE BILLION DOLLAR EXIT with Adam Coffey - Playbook Series 39:50

9M ago39:50

39:50

Introducing Adam Coffey Adam Coffey is a CEO, best-selling author, Forbes Business Council member, and an acclaimed international speaker. Over the past 21 years, he has had the honour of serving as President and CEO of three national private equity-backed service companies. Two of which achieved enterprise values of $1B. What You Will Learn: How t…

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Carl Cox on portfolio company strategy and driving leading indicators 33:31

9M ago33:31

33:31

Introducing Carl Cox Carl J. Cox is a Business growth strategy expert, podcast host, and the CEO of 40 Strategy, where he helps CEOs scale with strategic excellence. He is also the author of Lost At CEO: An Entrepreneur's Guide To Strategy. The book reveals a uniquely different approach to strategies that have the power to transform any business th…

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Matthew Garff shares his insights on the private equity industry and how to stand out in the crowd. A must-listen for all private equity professionals 29:21

9M ago29:21

29:21

Introducing Matthew Garff Matthew Garff is the Senior Managing Director at Sun Capital Partners, Inc. - a private investment firm focused on investing in middle-market businesses. Sun Capital's portfolio includes approximately 35 businesses across multiple sectors, with over 400 acquisitions since the late '90s. What You Will Learn: Culture as The …

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Pranav Garg on turning your ERP data into profitable growth and EBITDA 30:21

10M ago30:21

30:21

Introducing Pranav Garg Pranav Garg is the Founder and Head of Product at Peak Margins, a firm focused on helping B2B companies turbo-charge profitable growth. Their analytics solution taps into ERP data to give companies a transformative view of growth and profitability by customer, product, salesperson, channel, territory, and more. What You Will…

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Tim Flannery on the mistakes you are making with LP relations, improving your fundraising, how PE&VC firms are using AI, raising a series A 29:29

10M ago29:29

29:29

Introducing Tim Flannery Tim Flannery is the Co-founder & CEO of Passthrough, a company focused on automating the subscription process for private funds. They make it easy to distribute subscription agreements to investors and have them executed electronically. The result is less time spent going back and forth, better compliance, and structured in…

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Amy Gross on how you can save money on insurance premiums and how to better manage insurance across the portfolio 20:55

11M ago20:55

20:55

Introducing Amy Gross Amy Gross is the Global Private Equity Practice Leader for Liberty Mutual. She consistently demonstrates her expertise by working directly with clients connecting their firms and portfolio companies across Liberty’s global business. Amy brings the scale of her private equity clients to the forefront, where she educates on priv…

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Jon Thompson on utilising business intelligence to drive decision making in PE-Backed portfolio companies 31:17

11M ago31:17

31:17

Introducing Jon Thompson Jon Thompson is the author of The Dashboard Effect and co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Blue Margin, where he helps private equity and mid-market companies quickly convert data into automated dashboards. Their mission is to deliver breakthroughs early and often, and within clients’ timelines and budgets. Jon offers pr…

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Ryan Schlitt on everything private fundraising, the LP mindset right now and what successful PE firms are doing to raise capital 36:53

12M ago36:53

36:53

Introducing Ryan Schlitt Ryan Schlitt CEO & Co-Founder Aviditi Advisors, a premier, independent alternative advisory firm servicing global alternative investment managers and investors. Ryan has over 20 years of financial experience as a senior management member of the leading private placement/advisory groups at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, and C…

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Playbook Series - Jay Goldman on how to create a repeatable playbook for value creation at portfolio companies 37:50

12M ago37:50

37:50

Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast Playbook Series. In this series, we'll dive deep into crucial private equity subjects and provide playbooks that you can use to grow your firm or portfolio company. Introducing Jay Goldman Jay Goldman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sensei Labs, a Conductor used by the world's top organizations to orchestrate thei…

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David Sopp on his transition from PE investor to Operator and getting more attractive multiples 26:39

1y ago26:39

26:39

Introducing David Sopp David Sopp is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Simply Beautiful Smiles (SBS), a dental service organization, owned by Sun Capital Partners. He and his team acquire, operate, and offer back-office services to general dentistry practices across the Mid-Atlantic area. They currently have 40 locations across f…

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Playbook Series - Nevin Raj on the complete guide to achieving proprietary inbound deal flow 39:13

1y ago39:13

39:13

Welcome to the Private Equity Podcast Playbook Series. In this series, we'll dive deep into crucial private equity subjects and provide playbooks that you can use to grow your firm or portfolio company. Introducing Nevin Raj Nevin Raj is the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Grata, a B2B search engine for discovering small to middle-market …

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Bryan Gordon on producing above market returns, why the team fit is crucial and his experience in 30+ years of Private Equity 24:11

1y ago24:11

24:11

Introducing Bryan Gordon Bryan Gordon is the Founder of “Madison Ventures+” Property Investments, a fund that has overseen the raising and deployment of over $1.1 billion of equity capital - generating an average annual return of over 30%. Bryan boasts over 35 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, private equity investor, and risk managemen…

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Kevin Moyer on the raising costs of capital, advice for PE-Backed CFO's and implementing playbooks 20:03

1y ago20:03

20:03

Introducing Kevin Moyer Kevin Moyer is a Partner and Leader of the Transaction Advisory Services at Sax Capital Advisors, a nationally ranked accounting, tax and business advisory firm. He brings over a decade of experience and is responsible for the overall strategy and the delivery of client-related services. His robust knowledge lets him advise …

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Jay Goldman on Value Creation and Portfolio Orchestration for Private Equity 50:59

1y ago50:59

50:59

Introducing Jay Goldman Jay Goldman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sensei Labs, a Conductor used by the world's top organizations to orchestrate their most critical transformations. Jay and his team enable project management, collaboration, data tracking, and knowledge management that modern organizations need to be successful. What You Will Learn So…

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Jim Roth discusses greenwashing, how to define impact investing, and growing two Private Equity firms 24:28

1y ago24:28

24:28

Introducing Jim Roth Jim Roth is the Founder and CEO of Zamo Capital, Europe’s first specialist investor in impact, private equity, and venture capital firms. Founded in early 2018, Zamo invests in impact managers, providing capital, expertise, and an established network of investors to help raise new capital. Jim’s ability to identify and develop …

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Pari Natarajan on falling behind without technology utilisation and what you are missing on value creation 26:39

1y ago26:39

26:39

Introducing Pari Natarajan Pari Natarajan is the CEO of Zinnov LLC, a leading Management Consulting firm that helps organizations globalize their businesses, tackle organizational challenges & build institutional capability. Pari and his team assist technology companies in improving their engineering efficiency and innovation capabilities through t…

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