Private equity’s future won’t be defined by capital; it will be defined by capability.

In the debut episode of Why We Like It, the Access Holdings podcast exploring the ideas, industries, and inflection points shaping the lower middle market, host Sam Tidswell-Norrish sits down with two of the most respected voices in artificial intelligence: Marc Porat (technology pioneer and former co-founder of General Magic) and Matt Fitzpatrick (CEO of Invisible Technologies, former Global Leader, McKinsey QuantumBlack).

Together, they unpack what AI really means for essential industries and value creation in the lower middle market.

They cover:
- Why AI is accelerating faster than most industries are prepared for
- How superintelligence may reshape private markets and value creation
- Why essential service industries are uniquely positioned to benefit
- Practical, near-term applications operators should care about now
- How Access Holdings is embedding AI into its operating model: The Access Edge

For founders, operators, and investors, the message is clear:
The firms that combine data, systems, and learning velocity will win.