Ali Ghodsi, Databricks CEO: A Fortt Knox Conversation

In this episode of Fort Knox, the host interviews Ali Ghodsi, co-founder and CEO of Databricks, about the company's latest open-source AI model and its broader role in data and AI solutions for enterprises. Ghodsi discusses the challenges large organizations face in accessing and utilizing data for AI, Databricks' Lakehouse platform, and how the company assists clients like Regeneron and Shell. The conversation explores the impact of AI on businesses, the importance of modernizing data infrastructure, and the internal organizational hurdles companies face in adopting AI strategies. Ghodsi also shares his personal journey, from his early life in Iran and Sweden to his academic pursuits and eventual founding of Databricks, including insights into the company's strategic decisions, funding, and response to market dynamics.