Neglecting the Basics While Riding the AI Hype Train.
Some ‘boring’ factors in tech are as crucial as AI. Isn’t it ironic that ChatGPT prompts you to confirm if you are human? Anyway, we’re all jumping on the AI Hype train, and no wonder it’s SO useful. But whilst artificial intelligence (AI) technology, ChatGPT, and LLMs are taking centre stage, it’s crucial to remember […]
Navigating Tech Due Diligence in the Era of Advanced AI: A Guide for Investors
Many of us assessed AI targets before the current wave of technologies was released. Yet with models like GPT-4 becoming commonplace, the landscape of technology due diligence is rapidly evolving. This shift necessitates a fresh understanding of what to look for, how AI impacts intellectual property (IP), and what this means for investors. Let’s explore […]
AI Due Diligence: Exploring Essential Categories for Successful Implementation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has always been hot property. And since ChatGPT was launched, AI has demonstrated the potential for increased efficiency, productivity, and cost savings. However, implementing AI solutions has inherent risks, including potential biases, data quality issues, and security vulnerabilities. So if you’re investing in it, you must ensure you’re not liable for future […]
The Maintenance Ratio in Software Development: How Private Equity Investors Can Drive More Growth.
As private equity investors, you understand the importance of allocating funds to innovation and growth. However, in software development, there is a metric that can significantly impact your investment. It indicates how much of your investment is going towards innovation versus simply maintaining the status quo. We refer to this as the maintenance ratio. That […]
Beyond Today: Exploring 8 Future Categories for Tech Due Diligence
Tech due diligence typically involves evaluating the technical capabilities, strengths, weaknesses, and risks of a company’s technology infrastructure, systems, software, and hardware. Ensuring Tech Due Diligence ‘stays in its lane‘ It’s tempting to comment and report on areas outside the scope of the assessment because you typically get to see most, if not all, of […]
Ditch Your Inflexible Consulting Methodologies.
Since I read David Maister’s Managing The Professional Services Firm, I’ve always been interested in the design of consultancy firms. He clearly explains how firms often fall into the trap of two or more different cultures within the same company and the knock-on effects. And I admit I am a methodology geek and consider how […]
10 Must-Know Statistics About Tech Due Diligence
Introduction Due diligence is an essential process that businesses undergo before making a merger or acquisition decision. It thoroughly evaluates the target company’s financial, legal, and operational status. For technology-based companies, tech due diligence is critical to the process. This article will explore ten important statistics related to tech due diligence that every business leader […]
Revolutionising Due Diligence: Technology Tools that are Streamlining Business Compliance Processes
Due diligence is a crucial process in any business transaction, and technology has made it easier and more efficient than ever before. Due diligence technology refers to the tools and platforms that enable businesses to conduct due diligence quickly, accurately, and securely. In this article, we explore the importance of due diligence technology and how […]
Tech Problems Are People Problems: Psychometric tests during Due Diligence
For the past 20 years, I’ve been working with customers on their technology problems, which are ‘people issues’ under the guise of tech. I can understand why that happens as technology is tangible, and what we build has some outcomes. Focusing on tangible tech makes it easy to justify the effort and expense needed to create […]
Solving the CEO-CTO Clash with Kolbe Assessments: A Success Story
Using Kolbe Assessments to Resolve a Personality Clash in the Workplace I first used Kolbe assessments on pre-deal tech due diligence five years ago, in 2018. At that time, we assessed a company of about 100 staff, reporting to and assessing the CTO and the CEO. And it was pretty evident from the beginning that […]
