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Investment Strategies, Bridging Valuation Gaps, Leveraging AI: VP Forum

BluWave welcomed a group of accomplished thought leaders June 22 for its latest VP forum. The panel, comprised of Lauren D’Amore of Prelude Growth Partners, Mackenzie Laudel of Shamrock Capital Advisors and Yan Levinski of Trivest Partners was moderated by BluWave founder & CEO, Sean Mooney. The experts delved into three critical aspects of the investment […]

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Navigating Executive Team Assessments: A Brief Guide

Understanding your executive team’s dynamics, strengths and areas for development is pivotal to your company’s success. Executive team assessments can play a crucial role in this understanding, aligning the leadership team’s skills, behaviors and performance with the strategic goals. If you’re considering an executive team assessment, BluWave is equipped to connect you with top-tier resources […]

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Operating Partners’ Forum: Leveraging AI for Data, Analytics

How are private equity firms and their portfolio companies leveraging data and analytics to transform their business landscape? What are the emerging trends in AI and machine learning? These were the central themes June 13 in the latest BluWave-hosted PE Operating Partners’ Forum. Our esteemed panelists, Tye Howell of Blue Point Capital Partners, Gregory Kegeles […]

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Streamline Your Business-Building Processes with the BluWave Alpha Center

At BluWave, we understand the challenges that proactive business leaders face in finding and engaging with top-tier service providers. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the BluWave Alpha Center, a cutting-edge portal designed to streamline your third-party sourcing, project management and data insights processes. This AI-driven platform empowers private equity firms, portfolio companies, and private […]

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Maximizing Customer Retention: Strategies for Loyalty, Long-Term Relationships

What is Customer Retention? Customer retention measures how well a business maintains its customer base over a specific period. It’s an important metric because it is often more cost-effective to retain existing customers than acquire new ones. When customers consistently choose your brand over competitors, they bring repeat business, provide valuable feedback and often become […]

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Technical Recruiter (IT): Find the Right Candidate Fast

What Does a Technical Recruiter Do? A technical recruiter is in charge of finding, interviewing and selecting qualified candidates for technical roles like software engineering, data analysis and technical writing. They seek candidates who have the necessary skills to fill specialized positions in information technology, data science and engineering. Technical recruiters work for either a […]

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Human Capital
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Outsourced Bookkeeping Services: Third-Party Accounting Help

At the heart of every thriving business lies meticulous bookkeeping. As businesses strive for operational efficiency, they increasingly turn to outsourced bookkeeping services. This strategic shift allows them to tap into a wealth of expertise not readily available in-house and to free themselves from the time-consuming complexities of financial management. In the face of a […]

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Hire Interim CTO: Benefits, Advantages

Why should a private equity firm or a private or public business hire an interim chief technology officer? In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, technology leadership is crucial for businesses seeking to innovate, streamline operations and stay ahead of the competition. But finding the right CTO can be a challenge, particularly for private equity firms managing […]

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M&A Integration Timeline: 10 Keys To Success

Navigating a merger or acquisition is a complex, multistage process that requires careful planning, strategic decision-making and effective execution. Understanding the timeline and key phases can significantly affect success, minimizing disruption and maximizing potential synergies. Let’s look at an overview of a typical M&A integration timeline, breaking down each phase into clear, actionable steps. From […]

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EDI Specialist: Get Help with Technical Implementation

What is an EDI Specialist? An Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) specialist is a technical expert who designs, develops, implements and manages EDI systems and processes. EDI systems facilitate the efficient and secure exchange of data between organizations or within an organization. Besides monitoring, troubleshooting, and enhancing EDI transactions and applications, an EDI specialist should possess […]

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CFO Executive Search Firms: Financial Executive Specialists

The Importance of Hiring a Strong CFO The role of a CFO is similar to a treasurer or controller because they are responsible for managing the finance and accounting divisions and for ensuring that the company’s financial reports are accurate and completed in a timely manner. CFOs also manage the company’s financial planning and analysis, […]

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Data Consolidation: Benefits, Challenges, Process

What is Data Consolidation? Data consolidation is the process of gathering data from various sources and storing it in a centralized location. This can be done manually or using data integration tools. The purpose of data consolidation is to improve data quality, increase data security and facilitate data analysis. In this article, we will discuss […]

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