Rebuilding the Pyramid- Insights from Clearsight’s 2026 Summit
Rebuilding the Pyramid: AI’s Impact on Staffing in the Knowledge Economy
At Clearsight’s 2026 Knowledge Economy Summit, founders of professional and tech-enabled services businesses, private equity investors, and corporate development professionals gathered for a day of insights. Highlights included a panel discussion centered on the impact of artificial intelligence on the structure of services businesses.
Featured participants included:
- Stuart Ferguson, President, Pointe Advisory now part of Stout (Moderator)
- Will Hayllar, Global Managing Partner, OC&C Strategy Consulting
- Sanjaykumar (Sanjay) Joshi, Global Lead- Data Management, EXL Services
- Nir Kaldero, Chief Data & AI Strategist, EPAM
- Yuriy Yuzifovich, CTO- AI, GlobalLogic
Rather than focusing on headlines, the panel explored how AI is beginning to shape staffing models, competitive dynamics, and client delivery across the services economy.
While new tools are creating opportunities to work more efficiently, the discussion made clear that the core drivers of successful services firms remain the same: strong client relationships, deep domain knowledge, and experienced teams capable of guiding organizations through complex change. The firms that stand out will likely be those that integrate new technologies thoughtfully while continuing to invest in talent and expertise.
Download the infographic below for highlights from the discussion and the five key themes that emerged.
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