What does it take to build a billion-dollar AI company, scale responsibly, and still make time to teach the next generation of innovators? In this powerhouse episode of The AI Space Podcast, host Sanjay Kalluvilayil, founder and CEO of Stonehaas Advisors, sits down with Ari Kaplan, Head of Evangelism at Databricks, for a masterclass in data intelligence, responsible AI, and scaling with purpose. From his early days pioneering sports analytics and inspiring the Moneyball movement to helping Databricks shape the future of AI infrastructure, Ari shares lessons every AI founder and tech strategist needs to hear.
Together, Sanjay and Ari explore the foundational and emerging pillars of AI success—from structured and unstructured data strategies to cutting-edge technologies like Lakehouse architecture, MLflow, and semantic data intelligence platforms. Ari dives deep into what it takes to turn raw data into scalable insights, what makes partnerships with giants like SAP and Palantir so transformative, and how open-source and pay-as-you-go platforms are leveling the playing field for startups. He also shares advice for founders navigating Series A growth, building unicorn-worthy ventures, and creating ethical AI that respects both data and people.
Don’t miss this wide-ranging and inspiring conversation with one of the most influential voices in AI today. Check out the full episode of The AI Space Podcast with host Sanjay Kalluvilayil and guest Ari Kaplan here: https://youtu.be/hAvOPtNn5eo
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00:00 The Importance of Communication in AI
01:00 Introduction to Databricks and Ari Kaplan
02:22 Emerging Trends in AI for 2025
04:18 Scaling Businesses with AI Insights
06:43 Ari Kaplan's Journey into AI
15:27 Understanding Databricks and the Lakehouse Concept
23:36 The Moneyball Story and Its Impact on Sports Analytics
32:54 Understanding LLMs and Model Evaluation
41:06 Building a Robust AI Architecture
49:18 Scaling Businesses and Achieving Unicorn Status
53:09 Democratizing AI and Data Access
57:29 Ethical AI: Balancing Innovation and Governance
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Host Bio:
Sanjay Kalluvilayil is a visionary leader with 30+ years of experience with a specialty in Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution. He is the Founder of Stonehaas Advisors, The AI Space Podcast, and working on some stealth AI start-ups.
Company Bio:
Stonehaas Advisors provides a Comprehensive Portfolio of Consultancy & Fractional CXO Services to Guide Companies Across the Full Cycle of Business & Technology Initiatives. The company empowers Founders and businesses struggling with cash flows to grow, transform, and scale to new levels and dimensions.
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