From AI Pioneer to Growth Equity Leader: A conversation with Afzal Tarar from Quartus

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Ideas to Scale

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Ideas to Scale is a clear-cut podcast for founders, executives, and decision-makers ready to grow—faster, smarter, and with purpose. In 30 minutes or less, each episode delivers focused insights and practical frameworks in branding, marketing, executive positioning, and growth strategy. Created by Scalto, a cross-border consultancy working across the U.S. and LATAM, the show goes beyond theory. We share real tools, stories, and strategic thinking used to solve challenges in industries like fintech, hospitality, logistics, and financial services. If you're navigating growth and need clarity th

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From AI Pioneer to Growth Equity Leader: A conversation with Afzal Tarar from Quartus

Ideas to Scale

52 minutes 7 seconds

7 months ago

From AI Pioneer to Growth Equity Leader: A conversation with Afzal Tarar from Quartus

In this episode of Ideas to Scale, we sit down with Afzal Tarar, Founder of Quartus Capital Partners, for a wide-ranging conversation on innovation, leadership, and the future of AI in investment.

From teaching American executives how to use computers in 1980s Beijing to launching an AI-driven venture growth equity firm, Al shares the pivotal moments of his journey and the lessons learned along the way.

We explore:

🔹 What AI looked like before it was even called AI

🔹 How pattern recognition informs his leadership and investment decisions

🔹 Why Quartus focuses on mid-stage tech with real traction

🔹 The unexpected role of healthcare in AI innovation

🔹 His vision for building impactful companies with 4x+ returns

This is a masterclass in vision, strategy, and staying curious.