AI Pathfinder for Private Equity Podcast
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AI Pathfinder for Private Equity Podcast
Margo Polishchuk: AI Won’t Replace Expert Networks, It Will Supercharge Them
Summary
In this episode of the AI Pathfinder for Private Equity podcast, host Steve Budd speaks with Margo Polishchuk, co-founder and president of ProSapient, about the evolution of primary research in private equity. Margo shares her journey from the expert networking industry to founding ProSapient, emphasising the importance of customer-centric innovation and the integration of technology in research workflows. The conversation explores the impact of generative AI on the industry, the necessity of maintaining a human element in AI-driven solutions, and the evolving expectations of private equity firms. Margo also discusses best practices for firms to prepare for tech-enabled research.
Takeaways
- Generative AI is reshaping research workflows in private equity
- The integration of technology must maintain a human element
- AI can enhance the speed and precision of expert intelligence
- Firms need to adapt to evolving customer expectations
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to ProSapient and AI in Private Equity
01:07 Margo's Founder Story and Market Insights
03:46 Identifying Gaps in Expert Networking
10:14 Integrating AI into ProSapient's Model
13:04 The Role of Generative AI in Due Diligence
18:13 Customer Expectations and Market Dynamics
21:12 Preparing for ProSapient: Best Practices for PE Firms
23:15 Unlocking Unique Insights through Expert Conversations
25:00 Challenges in Building a Tech-Enabled Service
27:13 Future Directions and Geographic Expansion
Links
Margo's LinkedIn
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https://www.aipathfinder.co/ai-strategy-day
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