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Focus, Metrics, and AI: Dan Gaspar’s Private Equity Strategies

Focus, Metrics, and AI: Dan Gaspar’s Private Equity Strategies

Update: 2025-08-20
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Dan Gaspar, Partner at TZP Group, shares how private equity investors drive growth through focus, actionable insights, and strong partnerships. Hear Dan’s approach to evaluating businesses, aligning on key priorities, and leveraging innovations like AI. With decades of experience, Dan breaks down what it takes to create value in today’s dynamic market. A must-listen for private equity professionals and business builders alike.

Episode Highlights:
  • 1:12 - Dan Gaspar's pathway to private equity: A straightforward yet insightful start
  • 12:14 - What "specialness" means when evaluating businesses for investment
  • 19:33 - How TZP Group aligns with management teams to focus on 2–3 key growth priorities
  • 26:19 - The role of AI in modern private equity: Dan’s take on experimentation and adaptability
  • 35:54 - Navigating uncertainty in today’s market: Lessons on maintaining margins and flexibility
  • 39:21 - Book recommendations for business builders: Traction, Good to Great, and Who Moved My Cheese
  • 41:35 - Practical advice for private equity professionals and the value of collaborative partnerships

For more on Dan Gaspar’s firm, visit: www.tzpgroup.com
Connect with Dan Gaspar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dangaspar/
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Focus, Metrics, and AI: Dan Gaspar’s Private Equity Strategies

Focus, Metrics, and AI: Dan Gaspar’s Private Equity Strategies

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