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    The $4.3 Million Technology Blind Spot: What Traditional Due Diligence Misses

    The Deal Looks Clean. The Technology Rarely Is. Private equity deal activity rebounded sharply in 2025. Global buyout dealmaking value reached nearly $1.8 trillion, a 20 percent increase over 2024...

    John Manganiello
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    AI Records Retention for Private Equity Firms: What the SEC Actually Requires

    I work as a fractional CISO for private equity firms and regulated broker-dealers. One of the first things I do in every engagement is ask how the firm handles AI-generated content from a records...

    Mark Aklian
    Mark Aklian
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    From Cost Center to Strategic Asset: The CFO's Framework for Technology Expense Transformation

    The conversation happens in every boardroom. The CEO asks about technology investments supporting the company's strategic initiatives. The CFO pulls up the monthly technology expenses report showing...

    John Manganiello
    John Manganiello
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    The $4.3 Million Technology Blind Spot: What Traditional Due Diligence Misses

    AI Records Retention for Private Equity Firms: What the SEC Actually Requires

    From Cost Center to Strategic Asset: The CFO's Framework for Technology Expense Transformation

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    John Manganiello, a Managing Partner at Accelerate Partners, brings over three decades of experience as a performance-driven operating executive to his role. He guides clients through the intricate landscape of technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With leadership experience at renowned financial institutions like RFA, Thrive, and UBS, John possesses unique insights into the challenges and opportunities businesses face today.  He's passionate about helping organizations leverage technology to achieve tangible business outcomes. Committed to finding the right solutions, John acts as a trusted advisor, providing the transparency needed for informed decision-making.    John's background in the financial industry gives him a keen understanding of the concrete nature of business decisions, ensuring technology investments align with strategic objectives and produce results.