This article examines how middle-market deal teams are adapting to this new reality. We'll explore the implications of recalibrating rates, the critical importance of rigorous scenario modeling, and why operational value creation has emerged as the primary driver of returns. We'll also examine how capital structure strategies are evolving and why this environment is actually creating opportunities for disciplined investors.

This article examines how companies are leveraging culture as a predictive business metric. Operating partners and talent leaders are utilizing people analytics to quantify culture and directly tie it to outcomes. We outline frameworks that link cultural health to performance, delve into the analytics stack required to track leading indicators such as sentiment and attrition risk, and examine the critical role operating partners play in intervention planning. 

In this article, co-authored by Tony Ko, SVP of Customer at Qurrent, we explore the paradigm shift brought on by AI workforces, described by Qurrent CEO Colin Wiel as being "as transformative as the advent of television was to radio." In this co-authored piece, we'll examine why the DIY approach to AI implementation is a costly trap, how managed AI services are reshaping operational leverage, and what the real-world success at companies like Pacaso means for your portfolio.