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On October 2, 2026, TechCrunch announced that Jas Khaira, the executive overseeing Blackstone's investments in AI infrastructure, will speak on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Khaira is set to discuss building AI companies and the substantial capital requirements for scaling AI ventures. Also on October 2, Kareem Amin from Clay joined the Disrupt 2026 lineup, where he will explore the evolving role of the GTM (Go-To-Market) engineer, a position increasingly leveraging AI and automation for revenue systems. Previously, on October 1, TechCrunch confirmed that Disrupt 2026 will take place from October 13–15 at the Moscone West convention center in San Francisco, with the full program scheduled from October 10-16. The event aims to provide investor introductions, a $100,000 startup prize, networking opportunities, and innovation exhibits to connect founders with customers, partners, investors, and talent.
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