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31
Mar
95% of funds say AI is working- the other 5% are being honest

95% of funds say AI is working- the other 5% are being honest

Hey there! I recorded a new episode of PE Data Guy this week with Ryan Krook, who has one of
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24
Mar
Too long to sprint, too short to coast

Too long to sprint, too short to coast

Hey there! I just finished an eight-week challenge to reduce my one-mile treadmill time. It's a fascinating distance
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17
Mar
The $2.8M data room mistake (and a game where you can make it yourself)

The $2.8M data room mistake (and a game where you can make it yourself)

Hey there! The weather really can't make up its mind this week. We had a day of snow
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10
Mar
$80M in Working Capital Was Hiding in Plain Sight

$80M in Working Capital Was Hiding in Plain Sight

Hello all, It's been another busy week here at Crawford McMillan HQ as strong signs of spring begin
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03
Mar
Investors aren't getting paid

Investors aren't getting paid

Hey everyone - Graeme here! Welcome to this week's 'Inside The Data Room!' The months keep
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24
Feb
PE Is 20 Years Behind. Now What?

PE Is 20 Years Behind. Now What?

Hello dear readers, Welcome to the second edition of the new (3-2-1) format with a new name - Inside The
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16
Feb
Lessons From Nvidia's $57B "Disappointment"

Lessons From Nvidia's $57B "Disappointment"

It's been nice to be home and do a lot of leaf collection last weekend. The fierce winds
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16
Feb
PE exits are back. Except for you.

PE exits are back. Except for you.

I'm back in the newsletter hot seat after a hectic but fun holiday season, visiting family back in
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16
Feb
What breaks when a buyer opens your data room

What breaks when a buyer opens your data room

January is a busy birthday month in my house, with both my children, me, and the dog all celebrating another
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16
Feb
Data Governance = EBITDA multiple expansion

Data Governance = EBITDA multiple expansion

We're in the 'ice age' time of year with 10+ inches of snow forecast to fall
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