I am running a dental platform going through this transition now, would say one differentiating factor is PE (i have a lev fin background and worked in mid market pe 20 years ago) has a short time frame so they go for the quick fix ie headcount, procurement…there are bigger opps in developers, rpa etc where u can standout. some areas that are perceived cost only like rcm can become strategic differentiators but pe is too short term. roll up story is also challenged by shallow talent pool in the industries too, not many systems thinkers.
Brilliantly explained! Waiting more articles like this! thank you!
You got it Owen!
I am running a dental platform going through this transition now, would say one differentiating factor is PE (i have a lev fin background and worked in mid market pe 20 years ago) has a short time frame so they go for the quick fix ie headcount, procurement…there are bigger opps in developers, rpa etc where u can standout. some areas that are perceived cost only like rcm can become strategic differentiators but pe is too short term. roll up story is also challenged by shallow talent pool in the industries too, not many systems thinkers.
Nice work! These ideas had always percolated in my head, so it’s great to see such a concise summary