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New Guide Measures Software & SaaS Commercial Leader ‘AI Readiness’ with 50 Questions PE Sponsors Should Ask Today

Contrary to the fear driving the ‘SaaSpocalypse,’ AI is just another in a long line of disruptive innovations that occasionally reshape software.

Bespoke Partners Expands Boston Presence with New Office

Expanding our office is an investment in our people and our ability to continue delivering the high-touch, specialized service our clients expect. – Eric Walczykowski, CEO of Bespoke Partners.

Bespoke Partners Expands Technology Practice with Addition of Enterprise IT Search Leader Gerard Dash

“I’m excited to join Bespoke Partners at a time when technology leadership has never been more important to creating enterprise value,” said Gerard.

Bespoke Expands Bespoke Partners Leader Community Following Strong Impact Across PE-Backed Software Ecosystem

“What makes this community different is the level of engagement and relevance,” said Blythe. “Executives are not just joining a network. They are gaining access to peers, insights, and experiences that directly impact how they lead and scale organizations.”

Bespoke Partners Releases Software & SaaS Talent Market Update: The AI Reckoning Arrives for Software Leadership

“AI is forcing a reckoning in software leadership,” said Adam Boone, Chief Commercial Officer of Bespoke Partners. “The winners will be companies with leaders who can turn disruption into measurable execution by driving transformation with AI.”

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The AI-Adept Leader: How Private Equity Is Rethinking Product and Technology Hiring

I recently sat down with Bespoke Partners’ Haley Mundy and Ryan Bonner to discuss what we’re seeing firsthand in the market. One thing became clear throughout our conversation: companies are no longer hiring for AI experience alone. They’re hiring for leaders who can help their organizations adapt as AI continues to evolve.

Exit Readiness Starts Long Before the Deal

As private equity firms navigate extended hold periods and renewed pressure to deliver successful exits, one reality has become increasingly clear: buyers expect more than ever before. Diligence is deeper, scrutiny is higher, and companies have fewer opportunities to explain inconsistencies after a process begins.

Top 5 VP & SVP Talent Trends Shaping Private Equity Software Leadership in 1H2026

VP and SVP leaders are no longer just executing strategy. They are driving operational performance, scaling teams, implementing AI, and delivering measurable results that determine investment outcomes. Based on Bespoke Partners’ latest Private Equity Talent Report: VP & SVP Talent Trends, here are the five biggest talent trends shaping the talent market for PE-backed software and SaaS in 2026.

Inside Bespoke’s CRO Roundtable: The GTM Conversations You Won’t Hear on Stage

Last month, Bespoke Partners’ Leader Community hosted an invitation-only CRO roundtable led by Andrew Reynolds, Partner, Go-To-Market Practice, and featuring insights from SBI Growth Advisory, the discussion brought together six Chief Revenue Officers for a candid conversation about what’s working, what’s not, and where they believe go-to-market teams are headed next.

The AI-Adept Leader: How Private Equity Is Rethinking Product and Technology Hiring

I recently sat down with Bespoke Partners’ Haley Mundy and Ryan Bonner to discuss what we’re seeing firsthand in the market. One thing became clear throughout our conversation: companies are no longer hiring for AI experience alone. They’re hiring for leaders who can help their organizations adapt as AI continues to evolve.

Exit Readiness Starts Long Before the Deal

As private equity firms navigate extended hold periods and renewed pressure to deliver successful exits, one reality has become increasingly clear: buyers expect more than ever before. Diligence is deeper, scrutiny is higher, and companies have fewer opportunities to explain inconsistencies after a process begins.

Top 5 VP & SVP Talent Trends Shaping Private Equity Software Leadership in 1H2026

VP and SVP leaders are no longer just executing strategy. They are driving operational performance, scaling teams, implementing AI, and delivering measurable results that determine investment outcomes. Based on Bespoke Partners’ latest Private Equity Talent Report: VP & SVP Talent Trends, here are the five biggest talent trends shaping the talent market for PE-backed software and SaaS in 2026.

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