In this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff welcomes Alex Robinson, CEO and co-founder of Juniper Square, for a deep dive into the evolving role of artificial intelligence within private markets. As a returning guest, Alex discusses Juniper Square’s latest acquisition of Tenor Digital and how it positions the company at the forefront of the rapidly growing private credit sector. From explaining the origins of modern AI models to exploring their transformative potential in fund administration, Alex offers a comprehensive and practical look at how technology is reshaping knowledge work across the industry.
They discuss:
• How Juniper Square’s acquisition of Tenor Digital expands its capabilities in private credit
• The foundational breakthroughs that led to today’s AI technologies and their relevance to private markets
• Why “prompt engineering” and “validation” are critical to AI accuracy and application
• The distinction between knowledge work and human work—and what each means for the future of GPs
• How AI agents will evolve to enhance fund administration, investor relations, and portfolio management
Links:
Alex on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexrob22/
Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/
Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/
Topics:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:02:03) - Overview of Juniper Square
(00:03:38) - Acquisition announcement and strategic importance
(00:04:00) - The rise of private credit
(00:07:41) - Understanding AI and its foundations
(00:15:39) - The role of prompt engineering
(00:18:22) - Bridging the gap between AI and customer needs
(00:29:18) - AI's transformative impact on knowledge work
(00:38:02) - Future of knowledge work and AI
(00:48:07) - The role of AI agents in private markets
(00:56:21) - Adapting to AI in the workplace
(01:01:53) - Evaluating AI partnerships
(01:09:31) - Juniper Square's approach to AI integration
(01:13:15) - Conclusion and final thoughts
