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Jentic builds the missing layer between AI and enterprise systems: Sean Blanchfield, CEO at Jentic

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Microsoft's ecosystem lock-in strategy ill-suited for enterprise AI agent sovereignty needs

2026-03-11 · 2 company · 5 thematic

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sean blanchfield

Founder and CEO of Jentic, building an enablement layer for AI agents in enterprises. Previously built backend infrastructure for video games (acquired by Activision) and has 25+ years experience in distributed systems. Serves on Ireland's AI advisory council.

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“The alternative would be that companies have to pick one... some companies will say we're going to be an Azure house and just continue to do it all on a Microsoft stack... But the wind is roughly blowing in a different direction and has be…”

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