Middle Market Smart – Episode 1

How Private Equity & Technology Are Reshaping the Middle Market | Mike Casey (CXO Partners)

The middle market is no longer just a revenue category; it’s a competitive battleground defined by capital velocity, private equity pressure, and rapid technological change.

In this episode, Mike Casey, Co-Founder of CXO Partners, breaks down how private equity, AI, and digital transformation are reshaping the lower, core, and upper middle market. From manufacturing’s re-industrialization to PE’s growing dominance in professional services, this conversation reveals why we’re entering a two-speed middle market, and what that means for leaders navigating growth, valuations, and exits.