- Kutcher predicts universal AI adoption across all industries
- Sound Ventures spreads bets across multiple AI leaders
- Tech investor prioritizes founder quality over polished presentations
Star Investor Sees AI Everywhere
Actor-turned-investor Ashton Kutcher delivered a powerful message at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024: foundation-layer AI companies will become the most valuable enterprises in human history.
Speaking alongside Sound Ventures partners, Kutcher predicted that every business will eventually integrate AI into their operations, regardless of industry or size.
No Clear Winner in Sight
Despite Sound Ventures’ $265 million AI fund backing giants like OpenAI and Anthropic, Kutcher refuses to bet on a single victor.
He compared AI adoption to historical technological revolutions, suggesting multiple players will thrive in this transformative space rather than creating a monopoly.
Focus on Founders, Not Fancy Decks
Drawing from his experience investing in OpenAI before its $157 billion valuation, Kutcher emphasized that successful investments boil down to people, not presentations.
He urged founders to concentrate on building strong teams and developing breakthrough insights instead of perfecting pitch decks.
