AI Chat: ChatGPT & AI News, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Machine Learning Building the Future of AI Infrastructure with Roman Chernin
Sep 13, 2025
Roman Chernin, co-founder of Nebius and tech veteran with over 20 years of experience, discusses the dynamic landscape of AI infrastructure. He sheds light on Nebius' commitment to serving both large clients and smaller innovators. Chernin emphasizes the shift from closed to open-source models, highlighting their flexibility. He also explores the intriguing interplay of excitement and concern in the AI industry, underscoring the importance of competition amidst rapid advancements. The conversation paints a vivid picture of AI's promising future and market potential.
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From Yandex Roots To Rapid Expansion
- Roman and his team spun Nebius out of deep Yandex infrastructure experience after the GPT-3 moment inspired them to act.
- They launched in 2024 and grew from one Finnish data center to seven across Europe, Israel, UK, and the US within a year.
Platform Plus Infrastructure Wins
- Nebius combines hyperscaler-style comprehensive platforms with AI specialization to create product value, not only raw utility.
- They deliberately build scalable software and platform features alongside large physical infrastructure to differentiate.
Win Big By Serving Small Developers
- Serve both small experimental users and large customers because early small users can become major customers later.
- Make self-service low-friction so developers can try, iterate, and grow on your platform.