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

June 25, 2026
Tech, Digital, and AI
  • 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
Jessica Tvelia, Partner - Acertitude
Ale Ayestaran
Ale Ayestaran, Operating Partner, Head of AI - Nexus Capital
Iain McQueen
Iain McQueen, Field Operations, AI - TPG
Wanda Wang
Wanda Wang, AI Operating Partner - Diversis Capital
Speakers
Pavan Arora
Pavan Arora, Head of AI - Gryphon Investors