Making Data Simple
Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP of Technical Sales at IBM, Making Data Simple cuts through the hype to reveal how data and AI reshape the modern enterprise.
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Making Data Simple
Acquiring companies using AI with Simon Lightstone
Hosted by Al Martin, VP, Data and AI Expert Services and Learning at IBM, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.
Abstract
This week on Making Data Simple, we have Simon Lightstone Co Managing Partner at Levion Partners. Al and Simon discuss the strategy of acquiring companies using AI, search funds, and the special sauce.
Show Notes
3:25: The Beginning
5:23: Still Looking
6:55: Search Fund
7:29: Two Stages
11:28: Creating a Search Fund
15:13: Top Three
16:18: Special Sauce
16:55: The Process of the Secret Sauce
20:10: Advice on First AI Project
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https://www.levionpartners.com/
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Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn.
Producer Michael Sestak - LinkedIn.
Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn.
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Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.