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Episode 59 - Entering the cloud market as a new player, with Cory Hawkvelt, CTO of NexGen Cloud
Jul 15, 2024
CTO of NexGen Cloud discusses entering the cloud market with a focus on HPC and GPU infrastructure. Topics include challenges in GPU supply, sustainable expansion, competition, data sovereignty, and diversifying GPU workloads in the cloud market.
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- NexGen Cloud prioritizes sustainability, using 100% renewable energy and promoting multi-tenancy for reduced environmental impact.
- Their hyperstack platform challenges traditional models, offering on-demand GPU access without lengthy lead times.
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NextGen Cloud's Early Entry and Vision in GPU Cloud and AI Market
NextGen Cloud, founded about four years ago, positioned themselves ahead of the AI boom, focusing on GPU cloud before the generative AI surge. This foresight gave them an 18-month to two-year lead over competitors. With over a thousand H100 GPUs in their data center and plans to reach 20,000, they ensure a constant supply through strong partnerships.
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