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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 4 MIN

The New Edge in Private Equity and the Lower Middle Market

from 5 Minutes in the Lower Middle Market · host Mikk Markus / PrivateEquityGuy

In this episode of 5 Minutes in the Lower Middle Market, we explore how AI is starting to automate some of the most expensive cognitive work in finance — and why that matters for private equity, search funds and traditional small businesses.As analytical work becomes more commoditized, the edge shifts somewhere else: sourcing, relationships, trust and access.Timestamps:0:00 AI is automating high-value cognitive work1:45 Why sourcing and relationships become more valuable2:42 How AI will impact traditional small businesses3:12 Faster quoting, scheduling, customer service, and operations3:58 The real lower middle market lesson from AI

In this episode of 5 Minutes in the Lower Middle Market, we explore how AI is starting to automate some of the most expensive cognitive work in finance — and why that matters for private equity, search funds and traditional small businesses. As analytical work becomes more commoditized, the edge shifts somewhere else: sourcing, relationships, trust and access. Timestamps: 0:00 AI is automating high-value cognitive work 1:45 Why sourcing and relationships become more valuable 2:42 How AI wil...

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