How Databricks Hit $100B: Adam Beavis on AI, Hiring & Building Elite Teams

Data and AI are reshaping the world — and at the heart of that transformation in ANZ is Adam Beavis, Vice President and Country Manager of Databricks. With a career spanning leadership roles at AWS and Stax, Adam has guided high-growth organisations through some of their most transformative years. Now at Databricks — one of the fastest-scaling tech companies in history, valued at over $100B — he’s helping enterprises unlock the true power of Data and AI at scale.But Adam’s story isn’t just about business. He’s also taken on gruelling endurance challenges like Ironman — using those experiences to build resilience, focus, and the mindset required to perform at the highest level.In this conversation, we explore:What’s fueling Databricks’ $100B momentum, and what it means for AI adoption in ANZ.How successful companies turn AI pilots into lasting business impact.The habits, hiring principles, and mindset Adam uses to build elite teams.This isn’t just a story about technology. It’s about leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of high performance — in business and in life.🎧 Whether you’re building teams, scaling technology, or pushing your own limits, this episode will leave you inspired to aim higher.👉 Be part of the Moonshot journey. Subscribe to never miss a story that challenges the way you think about success. If you enjoy this episode, please also leave a quick review — your support means the world! Connect with Tatjana:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatjana.moonshotTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tatjana.moonshotLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatjana-pandurevic-a8071bba/Website: https://www.leadwithtatjana.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@tatjana.pandurevicConnect with Adam:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambeavis/Send us Fan Mail