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Start of the New Consumer Renaissance: NEA’s Bordetsky

BloombergWednesday, June 4, 2025 at 7:58:37 PM
Ann Bordetsky, a partner at venture firm NEA, argues that AI isn’t just transforming business software—it’s about to supercharge consumer tech, too. She predicts a fresh wave of innovation (think smarter apps, personalized services, and who-knows-what-else) that could deliver even juicier returns for investors than enterprise AI. Bordetsky shared her take on Bloomberg’s tech show, suggesting we’re on the brink of a consumer tech golden age powered by AI.
Editor’s Note: If Bordetsky’s right, AI won’t just be humming in the background of corporate tools—it’ll reshape how we shop, entertain ourselves, and interact with tech daily. For investors, it’s a heads-up: the next big payoff might come from apps and services you actually use, not just the ones your boss makes you log into. And for the rest of us? Buckle up for a potential flood of clever, maybe even delightful, new ways tech could slot into our lives.
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