Brian Zielinski: Helping Business Owners Leverage AI

Brian Zielinski discusses how AI is transforming business operations and M&A processes. He explains how his company streamlines post-acquisition integration by connecting tools and improving data flow. In M&A, AI eliminates mundane work by accelerating target research, conducting deeper due diligence, and handling time-consuming tasks like reviewing multiple legal documents. This technology shift allows professionals to focus on building relationships with business owners rather than back-office work. Brian also shares his vision for Shape Connect's future as an AI-powered platform that maintains the human touch while providing proactive recommendations to clients. Explore the full episode page to watch a video or read a transcript of the full interview.

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 5:19 Military Background & Business Impact
• 7:34 Operation Orders in Business
• 9:25 Shift Toward AI
• 9:39 AI Service Lines and Multi-Agent Systems
• 11:35 Balancing AI Efficiency with Security
• 12:37 AI in Private Equity Portfolio Integration
• 14:45 AI Applications in M&A Processes
• 17:24 Business Growth and Exit Strategy Planning
• 20:41 Value Creation Through Technology Integration
• 22:09 Business Modernization Advice
• 24:08 Contact Information and Closing