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The AI Data Stack: Who is the System of Record?

The AI Ecosystem Podcast··15 July 2026·51 min

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Bob Moore and Lindsey DeFalco delve into the challenges and complexities of integrating AI solutions within the enterprise ecosystem.They explore the role of system of record companies, the impact of AI on enterprise players and startups, and the future of AI solutions and data ownership.It's a candid conversation on the AI stack, the system-of-record wars, and the gap between company-level and person-level AI sophistication.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview06:26 Challenges of AI Solutions and LLMs12:50 MCP as a Tool for Integration and Data Access18:04 Impact of AI on Enterprise Players and Startups23:21 The Role of Big Players and New Entrants in AI Solutions29:56 The Future of Chat and Data Processing Tools35:28 Transition to Consumption-Based Pricing Models42:29 The Influence of Social Media on Tech Perception48:20 The Shift Towards Data Storage Layers and API Usage