Burkay Gur

Burkay Gur, Cofounder and CEO of Fal, leads a generative media cloud platform, while Batuhan Taskaya, Head of Engineering, has extensive expertise in Python and developer tools. They discuss their innovative approach to building fast and efficient AI inference platforms amidst infrastructure challenges. Key topics include recruitment stories that sparked team growth, strategies for optimizing GPU performance, and the evolving landscape of generative media, especially in video technology. Their passion for emerging AI modalities shines through as they explore future trends and opportunities.

In this conversation, Gorkem Yurtseven, co-founder of Fal, and Batuhan Taskaya, Head of Engineering, share insight into the rapidly evolving world of generative media. They delve into the computational challenges of video models compared to LLMs and discuss the performance enhancements of Fal's tracing compiler and custom kernels. The team highlights the booming demand from AI-native studios and the future of generative video in educational contexts. They also explore how rapid iteration in video model design is shaping the landscape, paving the way for new creative possibilities.

Burkay Gur, Co-founder and CEO of Fal.ai, and Glenn Solomon, Managing Partner at Notable Capital, dive into the evolution of generative media. They discuss Fal.ai's shift from optimizing machine learning infrastructure to hosting diverse media models, emphasizing the competitive edge of speed. Gur highlights how generative AI transforms creativity, noting that while creation costs have dropped, true creative value remains. Solomon reflects on the changing landscape of venture capital in AI, focusing on model customization and the balance between technology and creativity.