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.mp3 GUEST - 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. XLinkedIn 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 LinkedIn 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 Part