Acquiring companies using AI with Simon Lightstone

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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

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https://www.levionpartners.com/

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Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn.
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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.