Tiger Global Alum’s Firm Bets on Prying People Off Their Screens

A former Tiger Global partner, Greg Mazlin, launched a 2024 fund targeting private firms leveraging AI-driven leisure time and hybrid work to fuel demand for offline, experiential activities. The fund invests in companies capitalizing on post-pandemic shifts, including Matthew Lloyd-Thomas’s Milky Way Park, which owns luxury adventure brands like Thomson Tours and Alpenglow Expeditions. Mazlin’s strategy banks on AI automating routine tasks, freeing time for real-world experiences, while hybrid work reduces screen dependency and increases demand for active, immersive travel. Plans include expanding into more adventure sports, aligning with broader trends of consumers prioritizing wellness, exploration, and digital detox over passive screen engagement. The bet reflects a growing investor focus on the “experience economy,” where AI and remote work reshape leisure habits, driving demand for high-end, offline pursuits.