Piotr Pyskło

About Piotr Pyskło

I’ve always believed in giving things a second life, refining, optimizing, reimagining. That instinct guided me from my early passion for computer science into private equity, where I research deals as intuitively as one would restore or repurpose. The curiosity for how things work made me deeply comfortable with technology and data; the passion for value creation pushed me toward capital, operations, and outcomes.I am a Private Equity leader with a dual edge: capital markets acumen + AI-driven operational innovation Over the years, I have:Scaled assets under management from $60M to $1.62B, and raised $690M+ across multiple funds, exceeding targets by 30%.Delivered consistent returns across 80+ closed transactions, achieving MOIC multiples of ~3.4–4.0.Built strong relationships and secured capital from institutional LPs, family offices, and UHNWIs globally — across the US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia — maintaining over 95% investor retention.Led AI and data strategy at the portfolio level: deploying predictive analytics, neural risk models, and real-time intelligence frameworks to accelerate decision cycles by up to 60%, reduce operational costs by millions annually, and generate $18M+ in cost avoidance over 24 months.Directed AI transformation initiatives in adjacent domains (defense, healthcare, supply chain), processing vast datasets (50+ TB) and architecting systems that generate actionable insights under mission-critical conditionsFrom deal origination to exit, I lead end-to-end investment execution. I head cross-functional teams, investor relations, legal, operations, BD, and modernize systems to improve speed and alignment. My leadership has driven 30%+ efficiency gains, compressed go-to-market cycles by 28%, and institutionalized scalable frameworksI specialize in scaling — from raising capital and growing AUM 25x in under a decade, to transforming investor relations, portfolio operationsBeyond the deal room, I’m deeply passionate about community and influence:I co-manage one of the world’s largest LinkedIn private equity communities members), I share insights, mentor rising talent, and help shape industry conversations.I’m regularly invited to speak at industry conferences as an AI in finance thought leader, bridging the worlds of investment and technology.What energizes me? Bridging capital, technology, and strategy to unlock value where others see complexity. If you’re looking for someone who can originate strategy-level deals, nurture long-term LP relationships, and enhance portfolio performance with AI, let’s connect!

Experience

1. Business Development Director

   Forrest Equity Management Ltd

   Oct 2009 — Present

   Investor Relations & Fundraising: Raised $690M+ across multiple funds, exceeding targets by 30% through targeted outreach and investor communications. Secured commitments from institutional LPs, UHNWIs, and RIAs with 95% retention.AI Transformation: Integrated AI systems across 15 platforms, accelerating decisions by 60% and boosting readiness by 28%.Strategic Partnerships: Financed AI/cloud initiatives across Europe, Middle East, SE Asia, and North America.AI Risk & Analytics: Built neural-network risk models and predictive algorithms for supply chain optimization, processing 51TB+ of data, improving mission success 35% and cutting costs by $45M annually.Portfolio AI Deployment: Applied predictive analytics to a $1.62B portfolio, reducing response times 45% and increasing asset efficiency 32%, avoiding $18M in costs over 24 months.Investor Engagement: Led 50+ investor meetings, roadshows, and conferences, strengthening trust with transparent performance updates.Financial Insight: Enhanced reporting and benchmarking, improving transparency by 30% and supporting senior decisionsFundraising Leadership: Expanded investor base 40% and increased AUM 200% in 5 years. Boosted follow-on investments 27% with tailored pitch decks and memorandaOperational Leadership: Directed cross-functional teams (IR, legal, BD, ops), improving efficiency 36% and cutting go-to-market by 28%CRM & Reporting: Revamped CRM and launched automated dashboards, cutting reporting workload 42%, reducing errors 60%, and raising satisfaction 45%Portfolio Management: Oversaw acquisitions through exits across sectors, delivering consistent ROI and 20% stronger decision outcomes with data-driven frameworksTeam Leadership: Built high-performance teams hitting 95% of milestones on scheduleStrategic Advisory: Served as board member/advisor, improving efficiency by 20% and joint venture success by 45%Market Strategy: Anticipated trends, positioning firms to capture opportunities and mitigate risks

Education

• Warsaw University of Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Banking
• Team Management
• Start-Ups
• Project Planning
• Consulting
• Business Development
• Management
• Negotiation
• Market Research
• Management Consulting
• Investments
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Business Strategy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Financial Modeling
• Sales Management
• Finance
• Marketing Strategy
• Executive Search
• Strategy
• New Business Development