Business Breakdowns

Gartner: Compound Insights - [Business Breakdowns, EP.160]

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Apr 24, 2024
Alvise Peggion, a portfolio manager at Fairlight Asset Management, dives into the intricacies of Gartner's business model. He reveals how executives invest heavily in Gartner’s insights to inform crucial decisions. The discussion highlights Gartner's unique corporate research versus sell-side research, its robust growth strategies, and future opportunities in the evolving market. Alvise also underscores the significance of sustainable growth and effective cash flow management, offering valuable lessons for investors and businesses alike.
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ANECDOTE

Gartner's IBM Origins

  • Gartner was founded in the late 1970s by Gideon Gartner, initially a consultant for IBM.
  • The firm specialized in advising clients on IBM products, later expanding into other vendor ecosystems and research areas.
INSIGHT

CEO's Impact

  • CEO Eugene Hall's background at ADP, managing large corporate service sales and software teams, prepared him for Gartner.
  • His focus on research quality and the sales force led to double-digit organic growth.
INSIGHT

Strategic Acquisition

  • Gartner's 2017 acquisition of Corporate Executive Board (CEB) expanded its research offerings beyond IT.
  • This strategic move broadened Gartner's addressable market and fueled further organic growth.
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