Making Data Simple

Acquiring companies using AI with Simon Lightstone


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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.

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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

Grilled cheese blog - https://www.lifehack.org/349275/why-grilled-cheese-lovers-are-better-life

https://www.levionpartners.com/

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Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.
Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn.
Producer Michael Sestak - LinkedIn.
Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn.
Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter



Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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.

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