EY’s Post

A strong signal that global capital markets are entering a new phase. As a professor of economics, I see this resurgence in private equity as evidence of improving confidence, narrowing valuation gaps, and a return to strategic risk-taking after years of caution. Record deal values, rising exits, and renewed IPO activity show that investors are repositioning for growth in a more stable macro environment. The “risk on” shift highlights a broader trend: capital is once again flowing toward innovation, scale, and long-term value creation. We will see what the future brings.

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This really resonates. Research shows that innovation, proactiveness, and smart risk-taking drive performance, especially in uncertain markets. It leads me to ask—what theme or themes stood out most to you this year?

Autonomous AI reducing friction and M&A taking center stage really highlights the pace of change in business today. Great roundup for anyone keeping an eye on strategic trends.

A strong collection of insights shows why being adaptable, thinking boldly, and making strategic changes are crucial for staying ahead in today’s changing environment.

If it's Friday it must be LinkedIn News. I was wondering about all the people like Elon Musk and that have a lot of money. Should they have seminars and talk about AI and Chat GPT and how it would affect the average everyday person. Will this be better for people that have middle class jobs or will there be more layoffs. We need these kinds of seminars around the world from people that are very rich.

Yes, the enterpreneural mindset isn’t an option if you’re truly committed to your growth. The emphasis on resiliency and adaptability highlights the importance of theses qualities for success. In my humble opinion, not only in the business world but also in others aspects of life they are two vital traits required; I believe the majority of the immigrants had and strengthened these qualities due to the types of journey they have to go through to build a new home.

Agreed. Creating a canopy of problems to only tell that growth is possible like a creeper finding it's way up towards the sunlight seems a little ambiguous. Net zero to near-zero, we have come a long way to cross the bridge of SVF to SDGs. This is amazing narration capsules. Gulping it though!

Really enjoyed this week’s roundup—so many important shifts happening right now. The point about entrepreneurial thinking really hit home. Growth isn’t something you stumble into anymore; it takes adaptability and bold moves, and SGF seems like a great space for those conversations. The idea of a ‘superfluid enterprise’ is fascinating. Cutting friction with AI, blockchain, and digital twins feels like the next big leap for efficiency—and the numbers you shared make a strong case for why this matters. The private equity and M&A trends are also telling. Seeing confidence return and big deals happening again signals a real shift in the market. And the Arctic piece? That’s a reminder that geopolitics and business strategy are more connected than ever. Opportunities are opening up in places we never imagined, but so are the risks. Overall, these insights really reinforce one thing: adaptability isn’t just helpful—it’s the edge. Curious to hear what others think: which of these trends do you see having the biggest impact in 2026?