The Index Podcast Everything Bagel: Open Source AI, Security, and Decentralization with Greg Osuri, Akash Founder
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Feb 26, 2025 Greg Osuri, Founder of Akash Network, talks about revolutionizing cloud computing through decentralized infrastructure. He highlights how smaller, agile teams can outshine larger, overfunded organizations in AI innovation. The conversation dives into the power of Zero Knowledge Proofs in validating AI models and the advantages of constraints in driving better engineering decisions. They discuss community-driven development and the critical role of transparency and engagement in the evolving landscape of open-source technology and decentralized networks.
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Funding and Innovation
- Overfunding can hinder innovation in early-stage startups due to distractions and pressure.
- Smaller, less-funded teams are often more resourceful, focused, and driven by market needs.
Early Challenges at Akash
- In 2017, Greg Osuri faced challenges with traditional payment methods and advertising due to crypto regulations.
- This led to innovative community-building strategies like testnets and reward systems.
Community Building
- Build a community based on users, not speculators, to foster genuine engagement.
- Incentivize early users through testnets and rewards to build a loyal user base pre-launch.