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Jan 19, 2026 
Winston Weinberg, CEO and co-founder of Harvey, leads a discussion on navigating the dynamic landscape of AI in professional services. He shares insights on why enterprise AI adoption is lagging by 3-5 years and the vital role of model performance in this shift. Winston emphasizes the significance of building trusted relationships with investors and the need for effective company routines. He details his approach to deal-making, advocating for listening over negotiating, and reflects on the future of legal firms and the transformative impact of AI on the industry.
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Fundraise By Building Trust Early
- Start fundraising six months early by selling small information-rights checks to build trust with target investors.
- Deliver on promises consistently so future rounds can close quickly without a full competitive process.
Consumer Plateau, Enterprise Acceleration
- Consumer-facing model performance may be plateauing because many consumer problems need app integrations, not better reasoning.
- Enterprise capabilities, especially code generation, will continue to improve fast and unlock productivity gains.
Enterprise Adoption Has A Long Tail
- Enterprise adoption has a long integration lag because workflows span many disconnected systems and data sources.
- Expect meaningful enterprise productivity gains in roughly three to five years as integrations and agents mature.