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A question that sounds philosophical…
 but is becoming very operational.
We are watching, in real time:
→ Companies optimizing for “no employees”
 → AI used as justification (not always proof) for layoffs
 → Full-time jobs quietly replaced by part-time, no-benefit roles
 → Entire workforces rebranded as “independent contractors”
Efficient? Yes.
 Sustainable? I’m not so sure.
Because here’s the uncomfortable truth:
đź’° An economy does not run on billionaires. It runs on stable households.
If we erode income stability, purpose, and confidence…
 who exactly is left to consume?
At some point, “efficiency” starts to cannibalize the very system it’s meant to optimize.
This is not anti-tech.
 It’s pro-thinking.
👉 What is the role of humans in the economy we are building?
Because if the answer becomes:
 “Optional (except when they need to spend)…”
We are not just redesigning work.
 We are redesigning society.
I wrote a piece on this—part reflection, part provocation, part quiet rebellion.
Curious to hear your take 👇
Peggy Van de Plassche is a value creation strategist and senior advisor with over 20 years of experience in private equity, financial services, healthcare, and technology. She works with investment firms, boards, and C-suite leaders to accelerate portfolio company performance, drive operational transformation, and unlock long-term value. Peggy specializes in the execution of complex value creation plans—spanning capital allocation, digital enablement, transaction advisory, and leadership alignment. Her work consistently bridges strategy and implementation, helping investors and operators maximize EBITDA and enterprise value. A founding board member of Invest in Canada, she also brings deep expertise in public-private partnerships and institutional capital deployment—critical levers for competitive advantage in today’s global landscape. Her clients have included BMO, CI Financial, HOOPP, OMERS, GreenShield Canada, Nicola Wealth, and Power Financial. Learn more at peggyvandeplassche.com.
#privateequity #privatemarkets #alternativeinvestments #investing #investments #invest #venturecapital #investor #entrepreneur #digitaltransformation #ai #exit #tech #technology #finance #financialservices #healthcare
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By PeggyA question that sounds philosophical…
 but is becoming very operational.
We are watching, in real time:
→ Companies optimizing for “no employees”
 → AI used as justification (not always proof) for layoffs
 → Full-time jobs quietly replaced by part-time, no-benefit roles
 → Entire workforces rebranded as “independent contractors”
Efficient? Yes.
 Sustainable? I’m not so sure.
Because here’s the uncomfortable truth:
đź’° An economy does not run on billionaires. It runs on stable households.
If we erode income stability, purpose, and confidence…
 who exactly is left to consume?
At some point, “efficiency” starts to cannibalize the very system it’s meant to optimize.
This is not anti-tech.
 It’s pro-thinking.
👉 What is the role of humans in the economy we are building?
Because if the answer becomes:
 “Optional (except when they need to spend)…”
We are not just redesigning work.
 We are redesigning society.
I wrote a piece on this—part reflection, part provocation, part quiet rebellion.
Curious to hear your take 👇
Peggy Van de Plassche is a value creation strategist and senior advisor with over 20 years of experience in private equity, financial services, healthcare, and technology. She works with investment firms, boards, and C-suite leaders to accelerate portfolio company performance, drive operational transformation, and unlock long-term value. Peggy specializes in the execution of complex value creation plans—spanning capital allocation, digital enablement, transaction advisory, and leadership alignment. Her work consistently bridges strategy and implementation, helping investors and operators maximize EBITDA and enterprise value. A founding board member of Invest in Canada, she also brings deep expertise in public-private partnerships and institutional capital deployment—critical levers for competitive advantage in today’s global landscape. Her clients have included BMO, CI Financial, HOOPP, OMERS, GreenShield Canada, Nicola Wealth, and Power Financial. Learn more at peggyvandeplassche.com.
#privateequity #privatemarkets #alternativeinvestments #investing #investments #invest #venturecapital #investor #entrepreneur #digitaltransformation #ai #exit #tech #technology #finance #financialservices #healthcare