Christian Kleinerman
SVP of Product at Snowflake, with prior experience at Google and Microsoft in product management and data systems.
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Sep 22, 2023 • 45min
20VC: Are Foundation Models Becoming Commoditised? Do OpenAI and Anthropic of the World Have a Sustaining Moat? Why Smaller Models May Work Better? Why Incumbents with Data Power Win the AI War with Christian Kleinerman, SVP Product @ Snowflake
Christian Kleinerman, SVP of Product at Snowflake and former product leader at Google and Microsoft, shares insights on today's generative AI landscape. He discusses the adoption speed of various sectors and challenges the notion that larger models are always better. Kleinerman emphasizes the importance of model size versus data quality, the evolving nature of AI models, and the pressing need for startups to adapt quickly. He also highlights the importance of optionality in AI, as well as the competitive edge smaller companies can have against industry giants.
Dec 27, 2025 • 44min
Advice on Agentic AI: A Top Snowflake Exec Explains | CXOTalk #903
Christian Kleinerman, EVP of Product at Snowflake, with 25 years of expertise in enterprise tech, dives deep into the readiness for agentic AI. He emphasizes data organization and governance as key success factors. Kleinerman shares how to evaluate AI vendors efficiently and highlights practical use cases, like coding assistants that enhance productivity across roles. He advocates for rapid experimentation, cautioning against risks like incorrect outputs and security issues. With pragmatic advice, he provides a roadmap for enterprises venturing into AI.
