Investing in the Age of AI | TIGER 21 Founder Michael Sonnenfeldt on Forbes 

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Erin Roehl

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July 22, 2026

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As artificial intelligence reshapes the startup landscape at unprecedented speed, TIGER 21 Founder and Chairman Michael Sonnenfeldt shares critical insights on what investors now prioritize when evaluating early-stage ventures. 

In a recent Forbes feature, Sonnenfeldt outlines three non-negotiables for founders seeking capital in an era where AI can replicate million-dollar technology for a fraction of the cost:  

  1. Exceptional management teams,  
  1. Defensible competitive moats, and  
  1. Clear market dominance.  

His perspective reflects broader conversations within the TIGER 21 community about preserving wealth while identifying genuine innovation amid rapid technological disruption. 

Read the full article on Forbes.

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