In this podcast, Brad Hairston talks with Simon Ratcliffe, a partner at Beyond M&A, on the role of AI and automation in enhancing private equity performance. Ratcliffe discusses how his psychology background shapes his advisory work, the current M&A landscape, strategies for value creation in acquisitions, and the private equity sector’s interest in GenAI and automation. The conversation also covers GenAI’s impact on M&A and professional services, highlighting its potential to transform industries.
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BrightTalk Fireside Chat - Freshworks
- 2024-04-30
- 33m
In 2024, AI—especially generative AI—is transforming IT service management (ITSM) by enhancing employee experiences and optimizing productivity. This session will explore AI’s potential in ITSM, its implementation challenges, and how Freshworks is leading this AI shift through tools like Freshservice and Freddy AI. Key topics include best practices for integrating generative AI to improve service delivery and efficiency.
Charleh with Friends
- 2024-10-25
- 49m 04s
In this episode, Simon explores whether being a CEO is inherent or learned, highlighting the essential traits of successful CEOs. He emphasizes the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses, building a strong team, and adapting from founder to CEO. Simon discusses how tools like the Kolbe test can help match people to the right roles and underscores the significance of communication and team dynamics in overcoming challenges. Self-awareness and a solid team are key to success.
BrightTalk Fireside Chat - OpenText
- 2024-05-17
- 32m
Join Frans van Buul, Senior Product Manager at OpenText, in this session at the “Advancing Application Security Practices” Summit. Explore the impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on software development and app security, including its role in security alert prioritization, decentralized app (DApp) security in Web 3.0, and next-gen threats in static app security testing (SAST). Learn how to strengthen app security and prepare for evolving threats.
BrightTalk Fireside Chat - Radware
- 2024-06-04
- 35m
Join Simon Ratcliffe and Radware’s Eyal Arazi for a discussion on the benefits and security challenges of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. Learn about key drivers for adoption, security issues related to application protection, and best practices for safeguarding web applications in distributed settings. Gain actionable steps organizations can take to improve security across their cloud deployments.
BrightTalk Fireside Chat - Beyond
- 2024-06-04
- 48m
In this webinar, Simon Ratcliffe explores practical solutions for managing cloud costs, a critical issue in complex cloud environments. He discusses how organizations can implement effective cloud cost management using existing resources without costly, time-consuming projects. By focusing on simple, impactful strategies, businesses can protect their finances and control spending across multiple cloud platforms.
