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ESOP Market Predictions for 2026: AI, Private Equity & Ownership Culture | ESOP Radio

What will shape the ESOP market in 2026? In this episode of ESOP Radio, Trevor Gilmore and Ben Spade share their Top 10 predictions — from AI-driven owner awareness to private equity exits and rising employee demand for ownership. Key topics covered: -AI and ChatGPT increasing owner awareness -Partial ESOPs for Gen X liquidity -Private equity firms using ESOPs as exit vehicles -Bank lending expansion -Pro-ESOP legislative momentum -Cannabis industry entry into ESOPs? -Ownership culture as a recruiting advantage -ESOPs shifting from “last resort” to strategic tool Explore more: 🔹 ESOP Radio: https://www.menke.com/esop-radio/ 🔹 ESOP Boot Camp: https://www.menke.com/esop-boot-camp/ 🔹 Confidential feasibility review: https://www.menke.com Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:22 – Trevor’s Prediction #1: AI & Owner Awareness 01:03 – Partial ESOPs for Gen X Liquidity 01:36 – Private Equity Exit Activity 02:01 – Increased Bank Lending 02:24 – Rising Employee Demand 03:17 – Ben’s Prediction: Cannabis ESOP 03:49 – Baby Boomer & Gen X Exit Wave 04:03 – Pro-ESOP Legislation 04:29 – AEC Firms Leading Adoption 05:00 – Building Ownership Culture First 05:26 – ESOPs as Strategic Tool, Not Last Resort 07:11 – Branding & Ownership Premium