Eiso Kant
Co-CEO and co-founder of Poolside, leading work on large-scale AI infrastructure (Project Horizon) and research into reinforcement learning approaches for advanced model capabilities.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 6min
Intelligence Isn’t Enough: Why Energy & Compute Decide the AGI Race – Eiso Kant
Eiso Kant, Co-CEO and co-founder of Poolside, discusses groundbreaking advancements in AI infrastructure at Project Horizon, a massive initiative in West Texas. He emphasizes the importance of owning energy and compute resources over relying on hyperscalers. Eiso also explains his pioneering work on Reinforcement Learning to Learn (RL2L), which aims to decode web behaviors, and how continuous learning can enhance AI capabilities. Additionally, he outlines Poolside’s unique hiring strategy and its commitment to community impact through sustainable practices.
Dec 20, 2023 • 45min
Poolside: AI for Software Development with CTO Eiso Kant
Eiso Kant, CTO and co-founder of Poolside, shares his journey from a young programmer to co-founding a trailblazing AI startup. He discusses Poolside's foundational model designed for software developers and emphasizes the critical role of data quality. Eiso unveils their approach to creating AI tools that leverage executable code for scalable improvement, and highlights the importance of building a vertically integrated model tailored for developers. He also reflects on the benefits of establishing the company in Europe, focusing on global talent and competition.
