Edo Liberty, CEO of Pinecone, focuses on enhancing genAI prototypes, while Harrison Chase, CEO of LangChain, crafts production-ready tools. Sarah Wang, a General Partner at a16z Growth, guides scaling efforts. They delve into the challenges of transitioning from prototypes to production. The trio discusses the choice between building versus buying tech solutions, highlights the critical nature of data selection, and underscores the importance of strategic partnerships for successful genAI implementation—all while balancing immediate needs with long-term goals.