Episode 94: Smart Digital Transformation in Private Equity
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Explore Smart Digital Transformation for Private Equity
In this episode, we delve into ‘Smart Digital Transformation for Private Equity.’ We’ll explore strategies to unlock value, discuss the role of the Digital Operating Partner, and navigate the digital transformation journey. Our goal is to offer insight to thrive in the world of PE mergers and acquisitions.
https://episodes.castos.com/5fc108e0462768-18027408/1627893/c1e-2182f13p13a595ng-qxn40pv2idgo-mdrlsp.mp3GUEST - Bruce Sinclair - Smart Digital Transformation for Private Equity
Managing Partner @ DIGITAL OPERATING PARTNERS | Private Equity
Bruce Sinclair is a business consultant whose 30-year career has encompassed high technology, business and investment. Operationally, he began as a mathematician and then programmer who quickly found his way to business through marketing. He worked his way through product marketing and brand management to be VP of Marketing for a large Microsoft subsidiary. After that, he was the CEO of a number of tech companies before moving into consulting.
Bruce wrote the bestselling smart digital transformation book, IoT Inc, published by McGraw-Hill, and has certified hundreds of professionals with his ICIP program and over a hundred thousand more with his courses on LinkedIn Learning.
Since 2015, he has advised companies on how to use smart digital transformation to create enterprise value – first as an independent consultant and then as an operating partner for a large middle-market private equity firm.
Find out more at iot-inc.com and digitaloperatingpartners.com.
Host & Founding Partner of Nestell & Associates
Dr. Jack G. Nestell
Founding Partner | Nestell & Associates
Dr. Jack G. Nestell is a highly accomplished IT and ERP business advisor, author, and speaker with over 30 years of experience in leadership and implementation of ERP systems across various industries. He is the founding partner of Nestell & Associates, a management and strategy firm that specializes in organizational change, readiness, and ERP implementation. Dr. Nestell is also an accomplished academic researcher who has contributed to ERP research. With his practical expertise and academic knowledge, he provides innovative and proven solutions for his clients.
Find out more at nestellassociates.com
Episode Highlights Timeline: Smart Digital Transformation for Private Equity
(07:09) Segment 1: Smart Digital Transformation in Private Equity
- Bruce, could you start by explaining what smart digital transformation means in the context of private equity, and why it’s more than just IT and digital marketing?
- How can private equity firms leverage high technologies like AI and IoT to create meaningful business value within their portfolio companies?
(21:22) Segment 2: The Role of the Digital Operating Partner
- Bruce, you wrote a book called “The Private Equity Digital Operating Partner.” Could you tell us more about the concept and how it can benefit private equity firms?
- What specific or most common challenges do private equity firms face when it comes to digital transformation, and how does the Digital Operating Partner approach address them?
- You mentioned how you utilize modeling in a previous answer, Can you walk us through the value discovery process that DIGITAL OPERATING PARTNERS uses to identify untapped value within portfolio companies?
(31:10) Segment 3: Future Trends in Digital Transformation
- Bruce, as a digital transformation thought leader, what future trends do you see emerging in the private equity digital transformation space in particular?
(32:27) Golden Nugget Question
As we wrap up this incredibly insightful conversation, I’d like to ask you for the ‘Golden Nugget’. Given all that we’ve discussed today, could you briefly summarize the key takeaways our listeners should remember? Based on these insights, what is the single most valuable piece of advice you would offer our listeners as they navigate their own journeys regarding private equity, value creation, and digital transformation?
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