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Perspectives
How to choose an AI vendor: the questions to ask before you sign
Choosing an AI vendor? Senior leaders at mid-market firms need sharper due diligence. Here are the questions to ask before you sign any AI contract.
Perspectives
The real cost of building an AI team vs using an AI consultancy
Building an internal AI team costs more than most CFOs expect. Compare the real costs of building vs consultancy and learn how to make the right call.
Playbooks
How to run an AI pilot that actually makes it to production
AI pilots fail to reach production for organisational reasons, not technical ones. Here's how to scope, measure and govern pilots that actually deploy.
Perspectives
What is a data strategy and why does your business need one before AI?
A data strategy is the foundation AI depends on. Here's what it is, what it covers and why mid-market firms must get it right before AI investment begins.
Playbooks
AI governance for mid-market companies: a practical guide
AI governance for mid-market companies: a practical framework for senior leaders to inventory, classify and oversee AI systems before risk and regulation force the issue.
Playbooks
How to build a business case for AI investment in a mid-market company
How to build an AI business case that survives board scrutiny - practical guidance for CFOs, COOs and senior leaders at mid-market firms.
Perspectives
How AI is changing the operating partner role in private equity
AI is reshaping the operating partner role in private equity. Learn how continuous monitoring, agentic workflows and smarter diligence change portfolio performance.
Perspectives
The most common data problems acquirers discover post-close
Data problems discovered post-close cost PE-backed businesses months of value creation. Here are the issues acquirers miss most - and how to fix them fast.
Perspectives
How to evaluate whether a portfolio company's data team is fit for purpose
Portfolio company data team evaluation framework for PE operating partners - how to assess commercial alignment, capability and fit for your value creation plan.
Field Notes
Rodan sponsors Trapeze event on the future of food and drink advertising restrictions - Insights
With the UK’s new restrictions on advertising "Less Healthy Food & Drink" (LHF) products set to come into effect in October 2025, many hospitality brands are rightly asking: what will we still be allowed to say, promote…
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