301. Using generative AI to conduct outside-in diligence

301. Using generative AI to conduct outside-in diligence

From Inside the Strategy Room by McKinsey & Company

April 30, 2026 · 49 min

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The episode discusses how generative AI is transforming outside-in diligence for investors.

Generative AI is reshaping the way investors evaluate opportunities and replacing much of the manual work involved in completing an outside-in diligence. Firms that adapt the fastest during this transition have the most to gain. To discuss how the deployment of gen AI in diligence can give organizations an investment edge and explore the shift from traditional diligence to AI-enabled, outside-in analysis we’re joined by David Pralong , a senior partner and the global leader of our Transformation Practice,  William Bundy, a partner in our Washington D.C office, Chase Covington , a partner based in our New York office, and Laura Borton, a consultant also based in our New York office. Related Insights From potential to performance: Using gen AI to conduct outside-in diligence Creating Value in Portfolio Company Operations: A Practical Guide to Growing Cash Flow in Business Wave: Your path to unprecedented performance McKinsey insights on transformation McKinsey insights on Strategy and Corporate Finance McKinsey Transformation on LinkedIn McKinsey Strategy and Corporate Finance on LinkedIn Support the show…

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Guests: David Pralong, William Bundy, Chase Covington, Laura Borton

Topics covered

  • generative AI
  • investment opportunities
  • outside-in diligence
  • AI-enabled analysis
  • business transformation

Keywords

  • generative AI
  • diligence
  • investment edge
  • business transformation
  • AI analysis

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Organizations: McKinsey & Company

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