Shifting Perspectives
Dan shares his initial enthusiasm for private equity, driven by impressive returns and the deep operational improvements made by firms. However, a pivotal year spent analyzing past fund performances led to a transformative shift in his outlook, revealing critical insights about profitability linked to deal valuations and market conditions over time. This empirical approach fosters a more skeptical view of the industry, grounded in data-driven analysis.In this clip
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Dan Rasmussen – Private Equity Risk and Public Equity Opportunity at Verdad Advisers (First Meeting, EP.15)
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