Private equity is entering a new phase where financial engineering is no longer sufficient. Longer holding periods, higher uncertainty and shifting exit dynamics are forcing firms to focus on operational control, reshaping how value is created and who ultimately holds influence.
A quiet transition is underway at Berkshire Hathaway. As Greg Abel steps forward, capital is no longer just allocated — it is being structured into systems. Infrastructure, energy and networks are becoming the true drivers of long-term economic power.
For decades, Silicon Valley defined the global technology narrative. Startups, venture capital and rapid software innovation drew the world’s attention. Today, a quieter but far more consequential shift is underway. A new configuration is emerging — a triangle connecting the Netherlands, Dallas–Fort Worth in Texas and Bengaluru in India — that is quietly defining the future of deep technology.
