Episode 59 - Entering the cloud market as a new player, with Cory Hawkvelt, CTO of NexGen Cloud
Jul 15, 2024
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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.
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.
Deep dives
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.
Unique On-Demand Platform for GPU Cloud Services
NextGen Cloud's hyperstack platform challenges the traditional build-to-order model by maintaining inventory for immediate use. By offering an on-demand platform, users access GPUs without lengthy lead times or complex negotiations. Their goal is to empower AI startups by providing high-end infrastructure in a cost-effective and accessible manner.
Commitment to Democratizing AI and Sustainability
NextGen Cloud's mission to democratize AI involves making high-end enterprise infrastructure available to aspiring innovators, regardless of funding limitations. They prioritize sustainability by using 100% renewable energy in their data centers and promoting multi-tenancy to reduce environmental impact and foster innovation.
Future Outlook on AI Workloads and GPU Cloud Services
As AI continues to permeate various applications, NextGen Cloud anticipates a surge in AI-related workloads requiring GPU infrastructure. They maintain flexibility to serve diverse GPU workloads beyond AI, such as cloud gaming and video rendering. Their infrastructure is prepared for evolving demands, emphasizing scalability and user proximity.
With the cloud market already over-saturated, it is hard to imagine how a new company can make its mark. NexGen Cloud is seeking to do just that, with plans to build a sustainable cloud specializing in HPC and GPU infrastructure called "super cloud."
We talk about how NexGen is going to achieve this, the steps taken thus far and why the company thinks it is a solid competitor for some of the bigger players.
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