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AI is no longer optional in mergers and acquisitions — it’s essential. In this episode of the Artificial Intelligence Podcast, host tackles AI’s real-world impact on small business M&A with guest Brett Story, partner at boutique investment bank Britethorn Partners. Rather than getting lost in hype or speculation, Brett lays out a pragmatic roadmap for adopting AI that enhances — not replaces — human judgment, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence.

With his boots-on-the-ground insights from events like DealMax and from running a lean investment bank, Brett explains how smart use of AI can level the playing field for smaller firms, accelerate processes, and even reshape how we think about entry-level work in finance. Whether you’re an advisor, acquirer, or solo operator, this is a…