NeurIPS 2023 Recap — Top Startups

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Dec 30, 2023

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In this dynamic discussion, Jonathan Frankle, Chief Scientist at MosaicML, shares insights on their $1.3 billion acquisition by Databricks. Lin Qiao, CEO of Fireworks AI, talks about optimizing PyTorch for inference. Aman Sanger from Cursor reveals innovative memory strategies for AI coding. Aravind Srinivas discusses the impressive growth of Perplexity AI, hitting 1 million installs, while Jeremy Howard emphasizes the need for accessible AI. Together, they explore the vibrant AI startup landscape showcased at NeurIPS 2023, reflecting on innovation, collaboration, and the future of technology.

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ANECDOTE

MosaicML Acquisition

MosaicML was acquired by Databricks for $1.3 billion.
During the podcast interview in May, MosaicML was being acquired but couldn't disclose it.

INSIGHT

AI Niche Specialization

Every company has found its niche in the diverse AI landscape.
This specialization is driven by the vast data requirements for model building.

ADVICE

Focus on Evaluation and Synthetic Data

Focus on measurement and evaluation in AI research.
Explore synthetic data for generating evaluation sets and testing LLMs.

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