Investing in AI startups | Saaya Pal

In this episode of Cloud Frontier, Rob sits down with Saaya Pal, Partner at Jump Capital, exploring the evolving landscape of AI investments and enterprise adoption. As an early-stage investor focusing on FinTech and enterprise software, Saaya shares how enterprises are navigating AI implementation, with many organizations moving from initial hesitation to strategic adoption, particularly for internal use cases. The conversation delves into crucial infrastructure challenges, including data center constraints, multi-cloud environments, and the increasing importance of cost optimization.

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