Patrick Wendell

Patrick Wendell, Co-founder and VP of Engineering at Databricks, shares insights from his journey starting the company from a UC Berkeley research project. He explains how early, bold bets on cloud-managed software are setting the stage for AI's future. Wendell also highlights India's dual role as a significant talent hub and growing market for Databricks. Discussions include the real economics of the AI boom, competitive salary demands, and the importance of profitability over valuations in driving sustainable growth.