Revolution CEO Steve Case Says AI Driving Shift to Durable Assets

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 26, 2026 at 21:48  |  2:28  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Steve Case — CEO, Revolution
Romaine Bostick — Anchor, Bloomberg

Summary

Steve Case argues that AI disruption is pushing investors toward durable, physical assets with lasting value, especially real estate and hospitality. He also sees rising demand for experiential and expedition travel as digital experiences increase the desire for in-person exploration. He cites Goldman Sachs' Halo Report and investments by Bernard Arnault and Barry Diller as supporting evidence.

  • Steve Case believes AI makes many business models ephemeral, pushing investors toward durability.
  • Real estate and hospitality are cited as primary beneficiaries of the shift to physical, high-touch assets.
  • Case sees rising demand for expedition and experiential travel as digital exposure increases in-person travel desire.
  • He references Goldman Sachs' Halo Report and investments by Bernard Arnault and Barry Diller as evidence.
  • Private vehicles such as Revolution Places and exclusive resorts are mentioned but are not publicly tradable.
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AI shift favors durable real estate hospitality
Case argues that AI and digital technology are making many business models more ephemeral, pushing investors toward assets with durability and lasting physical value. Real estate and hospitality are the clearest beneficiaries because people increasingly crave real relationships in real places, and investors such as Bernard Arnault and Barry Diller are allocating capital there.
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