Founded & Funded
Building Predibase: AI, Open-Source, and Commercialization with Dev Rishi and Travis Addair
Jun 12, 2024
Dev Rishi and Travis Addair, co-founders of Predibase, discuss their AI platform for developers, LoRA Land collection, and commercializing open-source projects. They highlight the challenges in AI infrastructure, the importance of fine-tuning smaller AI models, and the future outlook for Predibase. They also share advice for first-time founders in the AI space.
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Quick takeaways
- Predibase focuses on fine-tuning models for specific tasks, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- To stand out in the AI infrastructure market, companies must differentiate by automating workflows and driving efficiency gains.
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Predabase Founding Story
Predabase, founded by Dev, Travis, and Piero, originated from a project named Ludwig at Uber, aiming to bring deep learning accessibility beyond data scientists. Dev, a former PM at Google, initially skeptical, was won over after experiencing the open source projects. They officially started the company in 2021, focusing on making deep learning accessible to a broader audience.
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