It is now clear that the primary bottleneck for global AI development is power consumption. AI infrastructure, at both the IT and datacenter level, needs to be as efficient as possible, while enormous extra energy capacity needs to emerge from clean, sustainable sources. What needs to be done to make AI systems and datacenters more efficient, and energy generation and distribution more sustainable?
Rodrigo is CEO and co-founder of SambaNova Systems. Prior to joining SambaNova, Rodrigo was responsible for SPARC Processor and ASIC Development at Oracle. He led the engineering organization responsible for the design of state-of-the-art processors and ASIC's for Oracle's enterprise servers.
Vivek Mohindra is Dell Technologies’ Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, working in close partnership with the Offices of the CEO and COO to develop and drive strategies that ensure Dell’s continued market leadership. Prior to joining the Corporate Strategy Office, Vivek led the Modern Computing Solutions Group (MCSG) within Dell’s Client Solutions Group, with a focus on modernizing the client product journey and accelerating the aaS businesses.
During his first tenure with Dell (2005-2008), he held key executive roles at the corporate level, in client product group, in marketing and in sales. He returned to Dell in 2020.
Vivek’s industry experience includes serving as a Partner in the High-Tech practice of McKinsey & Company where he co-led the global semiconductor practice based in the U.S. and South Korea, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Transformation at Freescale Semiconductor working on its turnaround after privatization and a successful IPO, Operating Group Partner at TPG Capital working with the Tech buyouts team and portfolio companies, and Partner at New Science Ventures making venture investments in Tech and Life Sciences sectors.
Vivek has served on the Board of Directors for over 10 public and private companies including GlobalFoundries and CyberOptics. He currently serves on the Advisory Council of Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Vivek received his Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (Roorkee), and his MBA and PhD in Chemical Engineering (in semiconductor processing) concurrently from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Outside of work, you’ll find Vivek exploring science fiction, researching trends in technology and innovation, and pursuing his interest in climate change issues sparked by his PhD thesis.
Mr. Meaney assumed the role of our chief executive officer (“CEO”) and, simultaneously, became a member of the Board, in January 2013. Mr. Meaney served as chief executive officer of The Zuellig Group, a private business to business conglomerate, from August 2004 until March 2012. Prior to that position, Mr. Meaney served as Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer for Swiss International Air Lines, Ltd., a company providing passenger and cargo transportation services in Europe and internationally, from December 2002 to January 2004. Mr. Meaney currently serves on the board of directors of State Street Corporation, a publicly held company that provides financial services to institutional investors. Mr. Meaney served on the board of directors of Qantas Airways Limited, an Australian publicly held company offering passenger and air freight transportation services, from February 2012 to June 2018. Mr. Meaney served on the New York Advisory Board of FM Global, a privately held mutual insurance company, until December 2019. Mr. Meaney served on the board of trustees of Carnegie Mellon University until June 2017 and on the board of trustees of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute until April 2018. Mr. Meaney holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a master’s degree in industrial administration from Carnegie Mellon University.
Sohrab helps organizations use AI to reinvent themselves and accelerate growth by creating new opportunities through reshaping their operations. He leads McKinsey’s North America Data Science Guild, with a dual focus on innovation and the cultivation of a culture of excellence.
He works across industries, applying deep technical expertise in AI/GenAI and optimization methods. His primary focus is on conversational and voice-enabled AI products, where he has helped organizations enhance workforce management and operational excellence. His experience spans telecommunications, energy and utilities, life sciences, financial services, insurance, and healthcare.
In addition to his client work, Sohrab has long been involved in AI research, having authored more than ten peer-reviewed machine learning publications. Additionally, he holds two patents in the field.
As the foundations of AI infrastructure are laid, the costs of development and deployment are ramping up. What might be the cost of AGI, and how will it be funded? This panel will examine how the next 5 years of innovation might be funded, and what is needed at the supply chain and infrastructure level to maintain momentum.
Jon Korngold is the Global Co-Head of Technology Investing and Head of Blackstone Growth (BXG), which is focused on providing capital to companies seeking to manage the execution risks associated with high-growth environments. Jon is a member of both the BXG and Tactical Opportunities Investment Committees.
Prior to joining Blackstone in 2019, Jon was a member of General Atlantic’s Management and Investment Committees, Chairman of the firm’s Portfolio Committee, and led the firm’s Global Financial Services and Healthcare sectors. Jon also previously worked at Goldman Sachs in the Principal Investment Area and in the Mergers & Acquisitions groups in London and New York, respectively. Jon has spent extensive time in China, where he studied Mandarin Chinese at Peking University and did pro bono work for the U.S. Embassy’s Foreign Commercial Service in Beijing.
Jon is active with Harvard University, where he is a member of the Harvard College Fund’s Executive Committee and where he Co-Chairs fundraising for his College class. In addition, he is a member of The Council on Foreign Relations, has been an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, a member of the Rockefeller University Council, a member of the New York Weill Cornell Council, a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, a Commissioned Kentucky Colonel, and a member of the American Museum of Natural History’s Advisory Council. Jon has also served as a Trustee of the Cleveland Clinic, of The Dalton School, of The Central Park Conservancy and of the 92nd Street Y, among other institutions.
Jon has also been recognized for his efforts in the financial services sector, including having been ranked #1 in Institutional Investor’s list of global Financial Technology dealmakers on multiple occasions.
He received an AB in Economics from Harvard College, graduating with Honors, and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.
As the foundations of AI infrastructure are laid, the costs of development and deployment are ramping up. What might be the cost of AGI, and how will it be funded? This panel will examine how the next 5 years of innovation might be funded, and what is needed at the supply chain and infrastructure level to maintain momentum.
Jon Korngold is the Global Co-Head of Technology Investing and Head of Blackstone Growth (BXG), which is focused on providing capital to companies seeking to manage the execution risks associated with high-growth environments. Jon is a member of both the BXG and Tactical Opportunities Investment Committees.
Prior to joining Blackstone in 2019, Jon was a member of General Atlantic’s Management and Investment Committees, Chairman of the firm’s Portfolio Committee, and led the firm’s Global Financial Services and Healthcare sectors. Jon also previously worked at Goldman Sachs in the Principal Investment Area and in the Mergers & Acquisitions groups in London and New York, respectively. Jon has spent extensive time in China, where he studied Mandarin Chinese at Peking University and did pro bono work for the U.S. Embassy’s Foreign Commercial Service in Beijing.
Jon is active with Harvard University, where he is a member of the Harvard College Fund’s Executive Committee and where he Co-Chairs fundraising for his College class. In addition, he is a member of The Council on Foreign Relations, has been an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, a member of the Rockefeller University Council, a member of the New York Weill Cornell Council, a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, a Commissioned Kentucky Colonel, and a member of the American Museum of Natural History’s Advisory Council. Jon has also served as a Trustee of the Cleveland Clinic, of The Dalton School, of The Central Park Conservancy and of the 92nd Street Y, among other institutions.
Jon has also been recognized for his efforts in the financial services sector, including having been ranked #1 in Institutional Investor’s list of global Financial Technology dealmakers on multiple occasions.
He received an AB in Economics from Harvard College, graduating with Honors, and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.
