Enterprise organizations are not rejecting AI; they’re rejecting operational instability. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Databricks’ co-founder Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji will explore this shift during his session “The Enterprise Isn’t Broken. Your Assumptions About It Are.”

The market has moved from initial excitement to rigorous scrutiny of AI’s real-world impact. Startups now face a tougher test: demonstrating not just technical prowess, but also operational reliability and governance.

Enterprises are no longer swayed by impressive models; they’re evaluating implementation risk, governance complexity, and organizational trust. Tavakoli-Shiraji argues that the gap between pilot success and commercial failure is all about how smoothly AI integrates into existing systems.

The session will delve into what truly drives adoption after the initial excitement fades. It’s not just about breakthroughs but about making sure AI works seamlessly in complex organizational settings, creating less friction and greater trust over time.

Register now for tickets that save up to $410 before May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT to join the conversation on how enterprise AI leaders navigate these operational challenges.