# Blackstone’s Jas Khaira to speak on building AI giants at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Digest AI · Business & Funding · published 2026-10-02T15:00:00Z

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## Summary

Jas Khaira, global head of Blackstone N1, will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on October 13–15 in San Francisco about building enduring AI companies. He will discuss what Blackstone looks for when backing category-defining AI firms, how founders should approach capital as they scale, and what separates fast growth from lasting businesses. The talk is part of the Builders Stage and will cover infrastructure, talent, and expansion needs in AI. Khaira will draw on Blackstone’s investments, including a $600 million primary equity commitment to Indian AI infrastructure company Neysa and a $1.5 billion joint venture backing Anthropic’s Ode. More than 10,000 attendees are expected at the event, which includes 200+ sessions and 300+ exhibiting startups. Attendees can bring a guest at 50% off their pass, with additional discounts for groups of four or more.

## Key points

- Jas Khaira of Blackstone N1 will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on October 13–15 in San Francisco
- Blackstone committed up to $600 million in primary equity to Neysa, with plans for $600 million in debt financing
- Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, Goldman Sachs and others backed Anthropic’s Ode with a $1.5 billion joint venture

## Why it matters

The talk offers founders insight into how major investors evaluate AI startups beyond early traction, focusing on long-term viability and capital use in infrastructure-heavy AI ventures.

## Sources

1. [TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Blackstone’s Jas Khaira on building the next generation of AI giants](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/02/techcrunch-disrupt-2026-blackstones-jas-khaira-on-building-the-next-generation-of-ai-giants) (TechCrunch AI, 2026-10-02)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Blackstone’s Jas Khaira to speak on building AI giants at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026", 2 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/blackstones-jas-khaira-to-speak-on-building-ai-giants-at-techcrunch-di

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