Dipan Patel

Dipan Patel, co-managing partner and co-CEO of Permira, shares insights on successfully scaling operations across Europe and the U.S. He emphasizes the importance of empowering local teams and building relationships. The conversation delves into slow, methodical growth as a strategy for institutional confidence. Dipan also highlights Permira's tech-focused yet diversified approach, integrating AI into core workflows and investment strategies. He outlines their value creation playbook, focusing on under-leveraged growth and product-led expansion.

Dipan Patel, Co-CEO of Permira, shares his insights on driving revenue growth across portfolio companies through a unique, sector-embedded approach. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing revenue over margin, discussing how former operators in their value creation team spearhead growth. Patel reveals strategies for creating clear exit theses that appeal to future buyers and highlights the role of an entrepreneurial culture in attracting top talent. The conversation illuminates how a focus on growth and competitive moats can transform businesses.

Brian Ruder and Dipan Patel, Co-CEOs of Permira, share insights on leading a €80B alternative asset manager. They discuss the evolution of private equity, emphasizing the increasing importance of technology and software in buyouts. AI is framed as a platform shift, with implications for data and long-term growth strategies. Their collaborative leadership model fosters faster decision-making and a strong focus on cultural values. Ruder and Patel also address the need for deep sector capability and the advantages of founder-led companies in driving profitability.