A must-watch for private equity leaders and operating executives navigating the shift from traditional cost playbooks to technology-driven value creation.
In this episode, Kiran Kumar PV shares how his experience across private equity, consulting, and enterprise operations has shaped a more holistic view of value creation. With more than three decades of experience, including leadership as a CEO and advisor to mid-market private equity firms, he brings a rare perspective from both sides of the table. Kiran breaks down why technology is no longer a back-office function, how transformation should drive growth, and why people and culture deserve far more attention during due diligence and post-acquisition planning.
Why you should watch: If you work in private equity, portfolio operations, or technology-led transformation, Kiran’s perspective on what actually creates value versus what simply optimizes around the edges will sharpen your approach.
Kiran explains:
- Why advisory work in private equity now has to go beyond strategy and include implementation support
- How value creation improves when firms take a holistic view across business, finance, technology, and people
- Why technology has shifted from a cost center into a growth and innovation driver
- How global capability centers can help mid-market private equity firms scale faster and more efficiently
- Why due diligence should look deeper at people and culture, not just financial and operational metrics
- Why real transformation comes from expanding growth and capability, not just cutting costs
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