Tiffany Luck, a partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA), focuses her investments on the AI application layer and B2B SaaS. With a background spanning early e-commerce at Amazon and tech M&A at Morgan Stanley, Luck now emphasizes the potential of vertical AI to solve specific, practical business challenges—particularly in the “last mile” of automation where general AI models fall short. She highlights how startups can build strong moats by delivering targeted solutions tailored to industries such as financial planning and legal due diligence, enhancing ROI by owning comprehensive workflows rather than just relying on model innovation. Luck also points to the evolving relationship between startups and major AI platforms, predicting a future where specialized tools integrate seamlessly within larger AI-driven operating systems. She stresses the critical importance of auditability, accuracy, and cybersecurity in regulated sectors and anticipates a transformative shift soon, where AI-enabled autonomous workflows will fundamentally change how businesses operate.
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