Why 80% of New GCCs in 2026 Are Being Built AI-First — and What That Means for Mid-Market Companies
A poor GCC location strategy can quietly cost millions over time. Learn the 5 hidden costs leaders should evaluate before committing capital.
A poor GCC location strategy can quietly cost millions over time. Learn the 5 hidden costs leaders should evaluate before committing capital.
Global Capability Centers are no longer just cost arbitrage plays. In 2026, they are strategic growth levers—and US venture capital firms are paying close attention. But winning VC funding for a GCC build-out requires a fundamentally different pitch than a product startup. You’re not pitching a widget. You’re pitching infrastructure, governance, talent leverage, and a…
The Rules Changed. Most Boards Haven’t Noticed. The Global Capability Center that was considered best-in-class in 2022 is already becoming a legacy model. The centers being built and scaled in 2026 are operating on different logic — different talent models, different technology architectures, different governance structures, and increasingly, a different relationship to global headquarters altogether….