At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Databricks’ co-founder on what kills enterprise AI deals

Databricks co-founder Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji argues that enterprise AI adoption is stalling not due to poor technology, but because organizations struggle with the operational instability of new deployments. He suggests that the market is shifting from experimental pilot programs to a focus on safety and reliability.
Why it matters
This highlights a critical maturity phase in the enterprise AI market, where the focus is moving from 'hype' to practical, scalable implementation.
At Disrupt 2026: Databricks’ co-founder on what kills enterprise AI deals | TechCrunch
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