{"podcast":{"title":"Deal Sourcery","slug":"deal-sourcery-7025639","podcast_index_feed_id":7025639,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/deal-sourcery/","website_url":"https://dealsourcery.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e661f66e-10f1-4e3c-882e-501ed529fee7/aTBgCACYvC3w4BC1M86YvTL5.jpg","author":"Dan Herr and Matt Rooney","episode_count":26,"summary":"Deal Sourcery is the must-listen podcast for Private Equity professionals aiming to master the art of deal origination. Hosted by Dan Herr - who’s closed over $1B in transactions in the last decade while building and leading world-class deal sourcing teams - and Matt Rooney, a top recruiter in PE business development, we dive into cutting-edge trends, proven tactics, data-driven sourcing strategies and the technology shaping the future of M&A. Each episode features in-depth discussions with exited founders, PE professions and investment bankers, delivering exclusive, actionable insights you won’t find anywhere else. Tune in to elevate your sourcing skills and optimize your firm’s capital deployment.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T22:20:53.050148+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deal-sourcery-7025639"},"episode":{"title":"The Future is (Almost) Here: AI in Private Equity Deal Sourcing","slug":"the-future-is-almost-here-ai-in-private-equity-deal-sourcing","published_at":"2025-02-06T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deal-sourcery-7025639/the-future-is-almost-here-ai-in-private-equity-deal-sourcing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deal-sourcery-7025639","url":"https://dealsourcery.com/episode/the-future-is-almost-here-ai-in-private-equity-deal-sourcing","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bd88b7d7-8cb8-43c6-8605-8fa64538aa7d/DS-E09-Raj-UPDATE2.mp3","summary":"Is your inbox flooded with generic PE outreach? Learn how to cut through the noise and connect with the right investors, as Raj Singh, AI founder and investor of Go Moment, Revinate and PEF Community fame, reveals his insider secrets to navigating the PE landscape and building authentic relationships that drive deals. Raj shares his firsthand experience navigating the flood of PE outreach, leveraging AI for smarter engagement, and what truly resonates with founders. Tired of generic outreach? Discover how to stand out, build trust, and make a lasting impression. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - The AI Founder's PE Playbook 01:31 - The AI Journey 02:53 - Navigating the AI Hype Cycle 07:25 - What is Go Moment? 10:20 - The Billion Smiles Mission 15:10 - First Exposure to Private Equity 18:04 - Memorable vs. Frustrating Pitches 20:51 - The Volume of Outreach 21:37 - Email vs. Calls 22:32 - Building Authentic Connections 24:08 - Common Characteristics of High-Quality PE Outreach 27:17 - The Impact of AI on Private Equity and Deal Sourcing 27:50 - Will AI Take Our Jobs? 31:43 - AI in Go-to-Market 35:38 - Applying Go-to-Market Strategies to Private Equity Outreach 38:21 - Misconceptions About AI Capabilities 41:36 - Can AI Replace Human Relationships? 45:52 - AI Generates Plausible Answers, Not Necessarily Correct Ones 47:02 - Keeping a Human in the Loop 47:48 - The Future of Raj 49:51 - Final Words of Wisdom for PE Professionals 50:59 - Private Equity in One Word 🔗 CONNECT WITH RAJ SINGH: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajsinghla/","meta_description":"Is your inbox flooded with generic PE outreach? Learn how to cut through the noise and connect with the right investors, as Raj Singh, AI founder and inve…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3109,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/deal-sourcery-7025639/episodes/the-future-is-almost-here-ai-in-private-equity-deal-sourcing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deal-sourcery-7025639/the-future-is-almost-here-ai-in-private-equity-deal-sourcing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}