Tom Siebel, C3 AI CEO, Talks About Expanding Microsoft Partnership and Impact of Trump Administration

Tom Siebel, the CEO of C3 AI, joins 'Closing Bell Overture' to discuss the expansion of the company's partnership with Microsoft, the impact of the Trump administration on the industry, and more.

Introduction to C3 AI and Microsoft Partnership

C3 AI and Microsoft Partnership Tom Siebel mentions that the partnership with Microsoft is a huge tailwind and an inflection point for C3 AI, and the Enterprise AI industry as a whole. He explains that C3 AI has spent 15 years building 130 turnkey Enterprise AI applications, including 100 generative AI applications for industries such as mining, banking, supply chain, and manufacturing.

Expansion of Microsoft Partnership

Expansion of Microsoft Partnership Siebel states that starting tomorrow, all of C3 AI's applications will be available for sale by the entire Global Azure sales force. By December, they expect to be jointly selling to 100 accounts, and in a year, they anticipate selling to thousands of accounts. He emphasizes that the partnership between Microsoft and C3 AI guarantees customer success.

Industry Approach to Selling AI

Siebel notes that the industry approach to selling AI is shifting toward a more industry-centric focus. He explains that C3 AI is always going to market with an industry-specific focus, and that Microsoft is doing the same. The combined effort will deliver industry-specific AI solutions that address the value chains of various verticals.

Conversation with Microsoft

Conversation with Microsoft Siebel mentions that in his conversations with Microsoft, they are driving the expectation of where growth and value will come from for customers. He notes that they are in meetings with various industries, including federal defense, intelligence, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, oil and gas, and utilities.

Impact of Trump Administration

Impact of Trump Administration Siebel discusses the potential impact of the Trump administration on companies that contract with the government. He suspects that the new administration will dramatically change the way they procure weapon systems, and that C3 AI will continue to be involved in many of those discussions. He notes that the administration will likely triple down on AI for space, subsurface, hypersonics, and other areas, and that C3 AI will benefit from this shift.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Tom Siebel's discussion with 'Closing Bell Overture' provides valuable insights into the expansion of C3 AI's partnership with Microsoft and the potential impact of the Trump administration on the industry. The partnership between Microsoft and C3 AI is expected to drive growth and value for customers, and the shift toward a more industry-centric approach to selling AI will continue to shape the industry. As the administration's focus on AI and technology evolves, companies like C3 AI are well-positioned to benefit from the changing landscape.