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Malcolm in the Middle: The Never-Ending Love–Hate With EBITDA ebitda Jul 01, 2025

Yes, this is one of those posts on EBITDA...

Some financial professionals love it. Others hate it.
Both camps make compelling points.

Here’s mine.

I’m an EBITDA enthusiast — and here’s why.

By des...

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The 7 AI Value Creation Levers in Private Equity (2025 Edition) ai Jul 01, 2025

The Question Everyone’s Asking in PE

“What’s the right way to use AI in value creation?”

It’s one of the most common—and most poorly answered—questions in private equity today.

Here’s the truth:

T...

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Post-Acquisition Hangover: What Happens After the OpCo Honeymoon Ends Jul 01, 2025

1. When the Deal Closes, Reality Moves In

In private equity, closing a deal can feel like a wedding—celebrations, shared vision, bold predictions.

But what happens next is less glamorous.

Because a...

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Tarriff Wars and Cross-Border Deal-Making: How Private Equity is Adapting to a Fragmented Trade Environment tarrif wars Jun 30, 2025

In an era of rising protectionism and geopolitical competition, global private equity (PE) firms are facing a new reality: cross-border deal-making is no longer a straightforward exercise in market ar...

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Recession Playbooks for PE Firms: Defense, Offense, or Both? pe recession Jun 13, 2025

As economic volatility continues to shape the global landscape, private equity (PE) firms are refining their strategies for navigating downturns. The events of 2008, 2020, and now 2025 each brought di...

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Is the Traditional LBO Model Broken in a High-Rate Era? interest rates lbo Jun 13, 2025

In an environment where interest rates have surged to multi-decade highs, the private equity (PE) playbook, particularly the traditional leveraged buyout (LBO) model, is being tested like never before...

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How VCII Is Helping CFA® Level I & II Candidates Pass with Confidence cfa level 1 cfa level 2 Jun 03, 2025

If you're preparing for the CFA Level I or Level II exam, you're likely facing the same questions thousands of candidates ask every year:

Am I studying the right way? Am I retaining what matters? Wil...

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Charting Your Course: The Definitive 100-Day Blueprint for New CEOs 100 day plan ceo leadership new role Jun 02, 2025

Stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer is akin to embarking on an uncharted voyage. The horizon is filled with opportunities and challenges, and the course you set in your first 100 days ca...

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Private Equity as a PMO: Streamlining Deal Efficiency pepmo framework pmo private equity vcii Jun 02, 2025

Private equity (PE) firms often face complex, multi-faceted projects that require meticulous management. Integrating a Project Management Office (PMO) approach within PE operations can streamline proc...

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Beyond the Hype and Greenwashing: Uncovering the True Environmental Costs of Bitcoin and AI agentic ai greenwashing Jun 02, 2025

Close your eyes and imagine a world where the digital innovations we celebrate—blockchain-based currencies and powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) models—unfold effortlessly. We often hear stories o...

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Building a Digital-First Culture in Private Equity Firms digital private equity digital trasnformation private equity Jun 02, 2025

The private equity (PE) landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and the increasing need for digital transformation across industries. For PE firms, building a digital-first...

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AI as a Language, Not Just a Tool: A New Paradigm ai innovation vcii Jun 02, 2025

This forward-thinking perspective from The VCI Institute conceptualizes AI as more than a tool—as a language. It dives deep into the real-world implications, challenges, and strategic opportunities th...

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The Upgraded Value Discipline Model – The VCII Boost thought leadership value discipline model vcii Jun 02, 2025

The Value Discipline Model is a cornerstone framework that has helped businesses define their competitive positioning through three distinct strategies: Operational Excellence, Product Leadership, and...

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This DAWG will Byte! A New Era of Digital Goals bhag dawg digital transformation May 20, 2025

Have you ever wondered what a good and loyal DAWG can do for you? When it comes to digital transformations, DAWG—Digital Audacious Wired Goals—sets the stage for a new era of precision in goal-setting...

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The GROWTH Framework: Key Metrics for Startup Success growth framework stratup metrics May 20, 2025

Understanding and tracking key metrics is essential for the success of any startup. To simplify this process, the Value Creation Institute introduces the GROWTH Framework, encapsulating crucial metric...

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