2026: This Year Sounds Different

“They say the first thing that dies in your life is your taste in music.” In this episode of The Active Share, we invite you to rethink not just your playlists, but your investment mindset for 2026. Hugo is joined by William Blair’s Simon Fennell, partner, and Olga Bitel, partner, for a candid conversation about the emergence of a new investment regime—one shaped by the rise of AI, shifting geopolitics, and rapidly evolving market dynamics. Together, the trio unpacks what these seismic changes mean for investors and investment strategies alike. And as Simon reminds us, there has never been a more important time to challenge personal biases and to stay open to new opportunities.