Navigating Tech Due Diligence: Insights from Punit Goyal

About this episode

Punit Goyal shares insights on technology due diligence and its importance in private equity acquisitions.

In this insightful episode of "Fireside with Founders and Leaders," host Rupert McSheehy welcomes Punit Goyal, the Technology Director at Aurelius, a prominent private equity firm. Punit shares his impressive journey from starting as a software engineer to holding a pivotal role in technology due diligence and transformation within the private equity landscape. With over two decades of experience in technology, Punit sheds light on the critical factors that technology leaders must consider when preparing for potential acquisitions by private equity firms. The conversation delves into the nuances of technology due diligence, emphasizing the importance of understanding the intricacies of a portfolio company’s technology landscape. Punit highlights common pitfalls in due diligence processes and offers actionable insights for tech leaders aiming to enhance their company’s appeal to potential buyers. He discusses the delicate balance between speedy decision-making and thorough analysis, as well as the importance of aligning technology initiatives with business outcomes. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on how to effectively communicate the value of technology to stakeholders…

People in this episode

Host: Rupert McSheehy

Guest: Punit Goyal

Topics covered

• technology due diligence
• private equity
• acquisitions
• technology landscape
• business outcomes
• stakeholder communication

Keywords

• technology due diligence
• private equity
• acquisitions
• stakeholder communication
• business outcomes
• technology landscape
• decision-making

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aurelius, private equity

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