Tapping Into the Global Talent Goldmine with Fritz Hesse

In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast: Decoding Private Equity series, host Amita Goyal sits down with Fritz Hesse, the Chief Technology Officer who has driven innovation at Private Equity-owned companies like Riskonnect and Bazaarvoice.

With over 25 years at the forefront of leading software teams across industries, Fritz Hesse's tenure at the helm of Private Equity portfolio companies like Riskonnect and Bazaarvoice offers a rare insider's perspective. In this compelling episode, he unveils:

• The striking similarities and contrasts in operating at these industry giants, shedding light on the unique dynamics of the Private Equity landscape.
• How the captive/GCC model gives companies a competitive edge by leveraging in-house global talent to optimize vendor partnerships and unlock new growth opportunities.
• Strategies for transcending traditional boundaries as global teams expand their impact beyond R&D to catalyze innovation across sales, support, and business operations.
• Candid insights into the obstacles faced when building high-performing teams with global talent, and the approaches that empower companies to overcome these hurdles.

If you're passionate about exploring globalization's intersection with Private Equity, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Fritz shares actionable strategies for seamless cultural integration, cultivating strong global brands, empowering local teams, and enabling frictionless cross-geography collaboration despite time zone complexities.