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

Jas Khaira, global head of Blackstone N1, will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on building next-generation AI giants, sharing insights on capital strategy and what distinguishes lasting companies from those with early momentum. The session will cover how founders should approach financing as they scale, with Khaira drawing on Blackstone's recent investments, including up to $600 million in Indian AI infrastructure firm Neysa and a $1.5 billion joint venture backing Anthropic's Ode. Disrupt runs October 13–15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, featuring over 200 sessions, 250 speakers, and 10,000 attendees. Attendees can get 50% off a second pass, with additional discounts for groups of four or more.