7 AI Predictions for PE in 2026 with Adam Silverman

In this episode, host Kyle Roemer is joined by Adam Silverman to break down his 2026 predictions for how AI will reshape private equity workflows.Adam argues that everyone inside PE firms will be using agents, as the shift moves from tools that answer questions to systems that take action. That evolution comes with behavioral changes too: typing will start to phase out, with voice and dictation moving work closer to the speed of thought.They explore how spreadsheets and slides-creation should get automated this year, eliminating manual busywork and freeing teams to focus on craft and insight. Adam also explains why AI-native firms will leapfrog larger competitors, how research and diligence work will be increasingly AI-driven, and why the biggest strategic divide is clear: companies that connect their data to AI will pull ahead - while those that don’t fall behind.AI & PE: The Future of Value Creation is brought to you by Accordion Intelligence.