Why Your AI Demo is Stuck in "POC Mode"

Pinecone
232 views March 9, 2026

"A demo works perfect... but 6 months later, nothing is in production." 📉 Oded Sagie (SVP of Product & R&D at Aquant) breaks down the "Silent Tax" of building your own AI infrastructure. In this clip, we explore: 🛠️ Beyond the Code: Why building software means owning uptime, security, compliance, and knowledge transfer. 💰The Silent Tax: How the hidden costs of DIY infrastructure compound quietly until they stall your roadmap. 🚀 The Build vs. Buy Reality: Why partnering with experts like Pinecone allows you to scale faster and focus on your core value proposition. Key Takeaway: Don't let your team get stuck in the "POC Trap." If you spend your energy matching what infrastructure experts have spent years perfecting, you’ll never lead your own market. Watch the full discussion between Aquant Senior VP of Product and R&D, Oded Sagie, Pinecone Senior Director of Field Engineering, Perry Krug, and Microsoft @generatenowpodcast host James Caton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8yusC5MkKE.

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