TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Blackstone's Jas Khaira on Building Next-Gen AI Giants
Blackstone's Jas Khaira will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on strategies for building successful AI companies. The discussion will focus on the role of capital and what distinguishes lasting AI ventures.
Jas Khaira, global head of Blackstone N1, will discuss the growth and financing of AI companies at the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 event.
Khaira is scheduled to speak on the Builders Stage, with his session titled "Building the Next Generation of AI Giants." He plans to outline Blackstone's criteria for backing category-defining companies and advise founders on capital management during scaling.
The discussion will aim to differentiate companies built for long-term success from those experiencing rapid but potentially unsustainable growth. Khaira will highlight the importance of adequate capital for funding infrastructure, talent, and expansion needed to remain competitive.
AI startups can achieve growth rates previously unimaginable. However, this rapid expansion demands significant capital, forcing founders to make crucial financing decisions early in their company's lifecycle, often before long-term viability is proven.