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This episode discusses how AI is transforming mid-market companies and offers insights for private equity professionals.

AI isn't just a buzzword—it's reshaping how mid-market companies grow. In this episode of Private Equity 360, host Bob Woosley talks with Thomas T. Thomas, CEO of Teragonia, about turning AI from concept into real competitive advantage. They dive into where AI is delivering measurable results, how management teams can adopt it pragmatically, what private equity sponsors should look for in AI readiness and the risks and governance considerations that come with AI-enabled growth. As AI continues to reshape operating models, this episode offers practical insights for private equity professionals, executives and advisors focused on sustainable value creation. About Our Speakers: Bob Woosley , National Private Equity Practice Leader, Frazier & Deeter Thomas T. Thomas , CEO, Teragonia

People in this episode

Host: Bob Woosley

Guest: Thomas T. Thomas

Topics covered

• AI in business
• middle market growth
• private equity
• competitive advantage
• management strategies

Keywords

• AI
• middle market
• growth
• private equity
• competitive advantage
• management teams
• risks
• governance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Teragonia

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