The evolution of AI Operating Partners: comparing roles today and what comes next

June 25, 2026
  • Sharing career paths/journeys to becoming a PE AI Operating Partner
  • AI Operating Partner-Tech/Digital Operating Partner dynamics: how these roles impact each other today and how it will change how value creation is delivered in future: how to align and work together
  • What does a great AI Operating Partner look like today? What will a great AI Operating Partner look like in future as the role evolves?
  • How are AI Operating Partners working with other functional specialists to deliver transformation?
  • How will AI Operating Partners change the traditional value creation model? 

MODERATOR: Jessica Tvelia, Partner, Acertitude

Ale Ayestarán, Operating Partner, Head of AI, Nexus Capital Management

Brian Goffman, Managing Director, AI, TPG

Wanda Wang, Operating Partner, AI, Diversis Capital

Speakers
Ale Ayestaran
Ale Ayestaran, Operating Partner, Head of AI - Nexus Capital
Brian Goffman
Brian Goffman, Managing Director, AI - TPG
Wanda Wang
Wanda Wang, AI Operating Partner - Diversis Capital