Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Savneet Singh – The Operator/Investor whose Software is Feeding the World (Capital Allocators, EP.220)

Nov 1, 2021

Savneet Singh, President and CEO of PAR Technology and Partner at CoVenture, shares his unique journey blending Wall Street finance with software entrepreneurship. He discusses how PAR transforms the restaurant industry through innovative software solutions. The conversation dives into his strategies for cultivating a strong company culture and navigating capital allocations. Savneet also reflects on his evolution from operator to investor, offering insights on the role of mentorship and the practical applications of cryptocurrencies in the tech landscape.

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Intro

5min

From Uncertainty to Entrepreneurship

10min

Effective Interviewing Strategies for Team Fit and Performance

3min

Establishing a Compelling Company Culture: Speed, Ownership, and Winning

3min

Navigating Software Transitions

10min

Disruption and Transformation in the Restaurant Industry through Software

4min

Navigating Capital and Innovation Strategies

10min

From Operator to Investor: Wisdom in Transition

16min

Savneet Singh is the President and CEO of PAR Technology Corp and a Partner at CoVenture. PAR is a $1.6 billion market cap public company whose technology services over 10,000 restaurant locations in over 110 countries. And CoVenture is a $2 billion investment firm focusing on novel asset classes whose founder, Ali Hamed, was a past guest on the show. Savneet previously co-founded GBI, an electronic platform for the trading of real assets, and Tera Holdings, a holding company of niche software businesses. He is an unusual talent whose achievements have been recognized on the Forbes 30 under 30 and Crain's 40 under 40. Our conversation covers Sav’s early love of investing, time on Wall Street, transition to operator, and lessons learned along the way. We then turn to PAR, discussing its history, corporate culture, and trends in software. We close Savneet’s thoughts on crypto, advice for managers and allocators, and his growth as an investor from serving as an operator. Learn More Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Google Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Read the transcripts