Value creation series, episode 1
Join Joe and Tobias exploring the intersect between Private Equity value creation & AI strategy.
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In this 20-minute conversation, Tobias Haefele and Joe Siantonas share their perspectives on how artificial intelligence is transforming private equity. From the early days of data-heavy machine learning projects to today’s practical GenAI applications, Tobias outlines where funds can unlock real value, from back-office automation and customer support to product innovation and portfolio growth.
They also explore the role of strategy consultants in AI transformation, the skills funds need to build effective AI squads, and what the next five years could look like as the hype fades and adoption matures.
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