The 5 Dimensions of Private Equity Most GPs Ignore

What if most private equity firms are using AI completely wrong — and leaving massive IRR on the table because of it? Mohamad Chahine has sat in nearly every seat in the deal ecosystem: corporate engineer at Schlumberger, MBA consultant, PE deal team member, operating partner, and now PE tech founder. In this episode, he shares a rare practitioner's perspective on value creation, the trust curve, and why the PE library desperately needs more voices from people who've actually done the deals.Mohamad is the author of Private Equity Next and is currently building Meit Trium, a platform developing what he calls "AI Value Readiness Operating Systems" — tools designed not to save analyst hours, but to maximize IRR in ways human effort alone cannot.Topics covered in this episode:Mohamad's full-circle journey: engineer → consultant → PE deal teams → operating partner → PE tech founderWhy an engineering mindset is actually an asset in private equityHow PE firms really view consultants — and when they add vs. destroy valueThe concept of Total Value Creation and its five bucketsEBITDA as a flywheel metric and how to trace value creation to its sourceWhat founders need to understand before pursuing PE capitalThe trust curve: why operating partners should be engaged before acquisitionWhy most PE tech startups are solving the wrong problemAI as a multiplication tool vs. an efficiency tool — and why it matters to LPsMohamad's upcoming trilogy: The PE Quarterback, The PE Coach, and The PE Game Plan🔗 Website: https://www.thedealpodcast.com/ Joshua Wilson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dealpodcast Powered By: FA Mergers https://www.famergers.com/📩 Want to be a guest or have a topic suggestion? Reach out via LinkedIn or our website.🎧 Subscribe and leave a review so you never miss an episode!Curious what your business is worth? Request your free valuation at famergers.comDisclaimer: Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The Deal Podcast is presented by FA Mergers and is produced for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing discussed constitutes investment advice, legal or tax advice, a solicitation, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or to pursue or avoid any transaction. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts, co-hosts, and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of FA Mergers, One Iron Network LLC, any regulatory agency, or any employer. Listeners should consult their own legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any business, financial, or transaction decision. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services.Let's Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/To Contact Us, Please Visit:https://www.thedealpodcast.com/contact/