Apr 3, 2026
In this IMpact podcast episode, host Reese Blair speaks with Rafael Telahun (Managing Director, Altaline Capital Management) about how private equity firms drive value through hands-on operational support, including a “hybrid” approach that helps management execute time-bound transformation plans without overloading already-busy leaders. Telahun highlights value-creation levers that increase “product gravity” and mission criticality like embedding financial services, deep third-party integrations, and monetizable data/benchmark products plus community-building via certifications and conferences. He closes with two imperatives: fully integrate operating professionals into incentives and key decisions, and secure upfront management alignment on the 180-day/one-year agenda.