The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Oxide is crossing the chasm (Friends)
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Aug 15, 2025 Bryan Cantrill, CTO of Oxide Computer Company and former Sun Microsystems whiz, dives deep into Oxide's recent $100M Series B funding. He discusses the delicate dance of securing venture capital in Silicon Valley, likening it to dating. The conversation shifts to avoiding pitfalls in hardware scaling and explores how Oxide aims to redefine the AI datacenter landscape. With a focus on hiring challenges and engineering excellence, Bryan reflects on the balance of rapid growth and financial prudence, making for a captivating take on the tech industry today.
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Embed AI Code Review In Existing Workflows
- Integrate AI into developer workflows where they already work to avoid new habits and friction.
- Trigger AI code review after each commit to catch issues beyond static analysis.
Raising Big Rounds To Avoid Running Out
- Raising a lot of capital can destroy a startup's discipline and trajectory if mismanaged.
- Oxide raised $100M purposely to avoid running out of capital while crossing the chasm.
Customer Scale Drives Capital Needs
- Large customer interest (10s–100s of racks) creates a financing and supply-chain flywheel requirement.
- Oxide uses capital to secure parts and offer scale to customers who want dozens of racks.
