What RunPod does
RunPod is making AI development accessible, helping bring world-changing ideas to life with its globally distributed GPU cloud platform that empowers developers to deploy custom full-stack AI applications – simply, globally, and at scale.
The current landscape
The rapid development of AI has given rise to increased computational demands, and out-of- the-box cloud infrastructure platforms are no longer cost-effective or fast enough to create custom-differentiated products. Major players include AWS, Google and Microsoft.
Company birth story
RunPod's story began with a goal to make AI innovation accessible. CEO Zhen Lu and his co- founder and CTO Pardeep Singh recognized that AI and machine learning workloads demanded a tailored approach and didn't want to just dream about this future - they built it. Their belief in the power of bespoke solutions for AI drove them to create
Founder quote
“RunPod started as a playground for developers and innovators, a place where they went to do their research, develop and finetune their projects; now, it boasts a community of over 100K developers,” said Zhen Lu, co-founder and CEO of RunPod. “We’ve grown so quickly because RunPod strikes the perfect balance between providing developers with the freedom to launch whatever they want, while still having the necessary infrastructure and tools in place to assist in the customization, development, and deployment of differentiated products.”
Solution
RunPod is a launchpad that empowers developers to deploy custom, full-stack AI applications that redefine what’s possible. It provides GPU and CPU resources through Pods and Serverless options, making cloud computing accessible and affordable. The platform aims to empower users with cutting-edge technology, balancing features, usability, and experience for both individuals and enterprises.
A customer story
KRNL AI Scaled to 10,000+ users while cutting infrastructure costs by 65% with RunPod’s Serverless product. The growing company needed a provider that could cost-effectively scale up to handle hundreds of thousands of users, and scale back down to zero in minutes.
The team culture
RunPod doesn’t want to just push boundaries - it wants to redefine them, working with innovators who are courageous enough to forge the path for those who follow. RunPod’s team is the heart of the company, and is made up of members with unique skill sets who are caretakers of each other’s aspirations and supporters in every challenge. The camaraderie and genuine connections that are shared fuel the company's operations and goals, ensuring that everyone feels valued and empowered.
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