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Thrive Holdings is validating an AI-driven private equity model by acquiring service firms and embedding OpenAI staff. This captures the full economic value of AI productivity gains rather than just selling software licenses.

Impact: Sets a precedent for PE firms to integrate AI directly into portfolio operations, potentially transforming traditional service industry margins.

— from AI Infrastructure, Valuations, and Strategic Shifts · The AI Engineer Podcast· Aug 15, 2026