How Private Equity is Embracing Technology Transformation with Alan Williamson

How Private Equity is Embracing Technology Transformation with Alan Williamson

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🔍 TABLE OF CONTENTS 🔍
[00:10] Social engineering is still the top way to hack a company.

[00:17] Introducing guest Alan Williamson, CTO, operating partner, and author.

[00:46] Discussing tech transformation, pitfalls, and opportunities in private equity.

[01:13] Background: from embedded engineer to Java developer to private equity.

[02:08] Common mistake: neglecting operational details like domain ownership and software subscriptions.

[03:30] Anecdote on operational oversight challenges due to misplaced responsibilities.

[04:29] Key red flags in due diligence: over-reliance on individual technical knowledge.

[05:53] Technology enablement in private equity and evolving role of specialized operating partners.

[08:17] Contrasting in-house technical expertise with external consultancy services.

[09:44] Pre-deal considerations: data ownership and regulatory compliance.

[10:37] Security concerns in acquisitions: cybersecurity diligence and compliance across states.

[14:37] Social engineering as a primary hacking method in corporate breaches.

[15:00] Post-deal strategies: securing operations and aligning with PE firm objectives.

[18:58] Maximizing data value through machine learning and historical data.

[21:23] Personal influences and recommendations: movies and older business literature.

[23:46] Alex Rawlings wraps up the podcast.

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