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10 out of 10 standard

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Operational excellence metric required for portfolio companies.

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The "10 out of 10 standard" is a concept of maintaining excellence, particularly in the context of business operations and talent. In an episode of the *All-In Podcast*, this standard is discussed in relation to Bending Spoons, a company that achieves a high valuation through a unique M&A strategy. Bending Spoons focuses on acquiring companies with product-market fit and then applying its proprietary technologies, including AI models and A/B testing platforms, to improve margins. The company emphasizes "talent density" to uphold this "10 out of 10 standard," which involves significant cost-cutting measures. This approach, along with its operational and financial rigor, allows Bending Spoons to outcompete traditional private equity firms and build a successful technology conglomerate through systematic management and operational excellence.

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