Founders x PE Program: Building the Next Generation of AI-Powered Businesses
Why Now

AI has made building faster and cheaper — but it hasn’t solved for distribution.

As foundational models, APIs, and no-code tools make it easier than ever to spin up products, the true challenge is getting those products in front of the right customers. The next generation of breakout companies will win not just on what they build, but how they reach scale — especially in markets outside of the usual startup playbook.

At the same time, private equity (PE) firms now own thousands of profitable, operationally-complex businesses across healthcare, logistics, legal services, industrials, and more. These companies often have strong cash flow, legacy software stacks, and urgent modernization needs — making them ideal customers or co-build opportunities.

This program is built to connect founders directly to that overlooked channel — through practical sessions, real relationships, and hands-on building.

If you're a private equity professional (PE investor or operator) interested in connecting with these builders, please fill out the form as well.

Program Format

A curated, four-part program designed to accelerate real commercial relationships between software/AI founders and private equity professionals actively managing legacy portfolios.

Dates

Deadline for applications is on July 11th.

July 23-August 13: We will be having weekly Wednesday sessions for 4 weeks.

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Full Name? *
Email Address? *
LinkedIn? *
What is your role? *
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What do you want to get out of this program? *
What industry are you exploring and/or what are you building? (e.g., logistics, financial services, HVAC, legal services, healthcare, industrial, CPG, etc.) *
What relevant experience do you have in that industry? Please share any work related to automation, internal tooling, or AI projects in target legacy industries *
Anything else you'd like us to know about you? *
How much funding have you raised for your idea?
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