Monroe Capital's Koenig says AI supercharges only narrow software niches
Koenig's thesis: AI transforms select data-rich workflows, not all software equally.
Judith Murphy
Judith Murphy is a financial journalist and market analyst covering AI, technology stocks, and emerging market trends. She has contributed to multiple financial publications and brings a data-driven approach to her coverage of the technology sector and its impact on global markets.
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