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What AI has done for Hg
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jan 6, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Nic Humphries, Senior Partner and Executive Chairman of Hg, joins Winna Brown to explore how Hg’s philosophy of curiosity and experimentation has enabled it to become one of the most active technology investors in the world. Contact Nic: Hg@hgcapital.com As an early adopter of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and analytics, Hg has embraced an investment and organizational philosophy of curiosity and experimentation that has enabled it to become one of the most active technology investors in the world. In this episode, Winna and Nic explore: Why AI and machine learning are a lead indicator and differentiator of Hg’s market position How AI has increased the sophistication of Hg’s origination process Where AI has made transformative impacts in the portfolio Why AI has caused job creation and retention rather than attrition How AI will drive the investment landscape moving forward Why people skills will remain vital in PE despite the increasing presence of AI and data analytics 4 areas where AI can create and unlock value in PE include: Churn propensity modeling Upsell and cross-sell modeling Target identification and origination Predictive analytics across the portfolio
Released:
Jan 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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