The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection

Ferdinand Roberts on the Importance of Using Technological Processes in PE Firms


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Introduction to Ferdi

Founder and CEO of Asset Class, which focuses on the Private Equity and Venture Capital Sector. The company is dedicated to providing softwares for companies to handle the investment lifecycle management process. 

 

 

What You will Learn

Integration of Software Systems in Firms

Importance of Using Technological Processes in Firms

The Attitude and Characteristics For the Industry

 

Breakdown

[00:41] Introduction of Ferdi

[02:06] Mistakes and Solutions for Private Equity Firms 

[03:35] Low Usage of New Technology

[08:20] The LP Experience

[11:45] Motivation to Create Multiple Organizations

[16:08] Advice for Firms and Individuals Raising Capital

[22:00] Attributes to Make A Top Performer

[28:13] Likes and Dislikes of PE Industry

[31:50] Ferdi’s Influences

[35:39] Ferdi’s Resources 

 

 

Digitization of Firms

With the rapid development of the global market, private equity and venture capital firms are advised to integrate new softwares that will help their companies adapt. The industry is divided on whether or not to use new technologies or keep the traditional mode of problem solving. This is due to the misunderstanding notion and lack of appreciation firms have towards technological advancements. 

 

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

In order to gain trust with firms, you must be open to have the right attitude and the openness to learn from the experiences in order to build yourself upwards as a software solution provider in the industry. Ferdi’s exposure to so many technology-based brands and his interest in the private equity industry enabled him to marry his passion to developing Asset Class. Putting yourself out there to learn and develop your product and making yourself larger will come a long way if you ever want to achieve that solution providing service for firms. 

 

Resources

Ferdi’s Linkedin

 

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