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June 27, 2024 10 mins

Private Equity firms can be powerful engines propelling companies to new heights, but mismanagement risks serious breakdowns and job losses.

In this episode of the Decoding Private Equity series, Gary Greenfield, Managing Director of Zagent, brings 40 years of experience from across Private Equities and PortCos to his conversation with Nilesh Thakker, President at Zinnov. They discuss how both PE firms and portfolio companies can succeed together.

Greenfield highlights three key strategies for success:

(a) Integrating AI with other technologies to boost efficiency and customer satisfaction (b) Selecting adaptable leaders with diverse experiences and pattern recognition skills (c) Forming mutually beneficial strategic partnerships

He underscores the critical role of operating partners, advocating for their early involvement in due diligence and emphasizing constant communication between deal teams and portfolio companies. This comprehensive exploration covers everything from technological integration to the changing dynamics of leadership and partnership strategies in modern private equity.

Tune in to this podcast for an expert's guide to navigating this dynamic industry!

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