AI Pathfinder for Private Equity Podcast · 2025-09-24 · 30 min
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.
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