AI & PE: The Future of Value Creation

Accordion Intelligence's AI & PE: The Future of Value Creation podcast offers private equity professionals a practical guide to the evolving intersection of AI and value creation. In an era of AI hype and information overload, the show zeroes in on what truly moves the needle.

Each episode highlights real examples of data, point solutions, and embedded intelligence that enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and accelerate enterprise value.

You'll hear candid conversations with experts, operators, and private equity practitioners who are using AI today to deliver measurable outcomes.

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Scaling AI from pilots to programs

With our host Kyle Roemer and Ash Pembroke, Managing Director, AI Strategy and Value Creation, Accordion
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For AI-enabled portfolio companies, speed is faster than you think

With our host Kyle Roemer and Ishan Gammampila, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Apax Partners
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What AI exit readiness looks like for PE-backed companies

With our host Kyle Roemer and Giacomo Sonnino, Advisory Director, Charlesbank Capital Partners
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The “Is SaaS Dead?” Episode. What you need to know about AI for PE in April 2026

With our host Kyle Roemer and Adam Silverman, Senior Director, Accordion Intelligence Lab
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Beyond the hype: What Ramp’s spend data reveals about AI adoption in private equity

With our host Kyle Roemer and Ara Kharazian, Lead Economist, Ramp
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From systems of record to systems of action: Unlocking AI in CRM and FP&A

With our hosts Kyle Roemer and Steve Jones, and guests Bryce Baker, Head of CRM and Revenue Management, Accordion, and Justin D'Onofrio, CFO Technology Leader, Accordion
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What you need to know about AI for PE in February 2026: Coding, Ambient AI, and Investment Processes

With our host Kyle Roemer and Adam Silverman, Senior Director, Accordion Intelligence Lab
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7 AI Predictions for PE in 2026 with Adam Silverman

With our host Kyle Roemer and Adam Silverman, Senior Director, Accordion Intelligence Lab
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AI Maturity Curve: Miles Rowland on how AI in the Data Stack will Fuel PE's Next Value Creation Wave

With our host Kyle Roemer and Miles Rowland, Data & AI Initiatives Lead, Searchlight Capital
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Launching the Future: Ash Pembroke on AI Strategy, Scale, and Value Creation in Private Equity

With our host Kyle Roemer and Ash Pembroke, Managing Director, AI Strategy and Value Creation, Accordion

Meet our
hosts & guests.

Kyle Roemer
Kyle Roemer
Managing Director, Global Head of Data & AI

Kyle is a Managing Director and the Global Head of Data & AI at Accordion, with nearly two decades of experience in data, analytics, product, go to market, strategy and delivery across enterprise software, services, and distribution.

Steve Jones
Steve Jones
Managing Director

Steve Jones is a Managing Director at Accordion with over two decades of experience in data and analytics strategy. Based in Accordion’s London office, he partners with executive teams across Europe to define and deliver data-driven value, shaping data, analytics and AI roadmaps to align with value-creation plans.

Ash Pembroke
Ash Pembroke
Managing Director, AI Strategy & Value Creation

Ash is a Managing Director focused on AI Strategy and Value Creation at Accordion, where she leads data and analytics initiatives. With 15+ years of experience spanning data science, strategy consulting, and business transformation, she has built her career helping organizations unlock value through data-driven insights and right sized investments in technology.​

Justin D'Onofrio
Justin D'Onofrio
Managing Director, Performance Management Team Lead

Justin is a Managing Director and Planning Solutions Team Lead within Accordion’s CFO Tech Practice. He has more than 15 years of experience leading the deployment of forecasting and analytic solutions for companies ranging from PE-backed to Fortune 1000.

Bryce Baker
Bryce Baker
Managing Director, Salesforce Team Lead

Bryce is a Managing Director and Head of Accordion’s Salesforce team with over a decade of experience in not only Salesforce, but all business systems and operations surrounding sales, service, finance, and accounting. He specializes in the lead-to-cash process and revenue recognition.

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