TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Blackstone’s Jas Khaira on building the next generation of AI giants
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When Blackstone is on stage talking about “next-gen AI giants,” it’s a signal that private equity is treating AI infra and platforms as long-term core holdings, not just venture bets. Founders in AI-adjacent markets should assume more competition from PE-backed rollups and infra plays, and design for being a platform node or acquisition target, not a standalone island.
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