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In this webinar, one of our live polls revealed overwhelming enthusiasm for AI as the most exciting opportunity for the industry. Below are some additional insights on AI in private equity:
- Field Notes from the Generative AI Insurgency in Private Equity
- A fireside chat between Hugh MacArthur and Robert F. Smith, founder, chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity. In this conversation, recorded at the iConnections Global Alts conference in Miami in January 2025, Hugh and Robert explore the implications of agentic AI.

By Richard Lichtenstein
Additional commentary on gen AI, advanced analytics, and private equity investing is available at Artificial Investment, Richard Lichtenstein’s independent Substack blog. Subscription is optional.

Global Private Equity Report 2025
Bain's annual Private Equity Report examines the state of the industry and the key trends shaping the dealmaking landscape.

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