In the rapidly evolving world of AI, standing out requires more than just innovation; it demands leadership and a clear vision. Enter Lin Qiao, the driving force behind Fireworks AI, who is redefining the limitations of speed, value and scale in generative AI.<br /><br />With a $52M Series B secured earlier this summer, Fireworks AI has quickly become a major player after launching their public platform just one year ago. Lin, their CEO and Co-Founder, joins us to share the invaluable lessons she’s learned along her journey from leading Meta’s AI platform development team to founding an industry-disrupting startup.<br /><br />We explore:<br /><ul><li>Fireworks AI’s customer obsessed culture and deep belief that “if our customers are successful, we will be successful”  </li><li>How their product iterations flowed organically from their customers’ evolving needs</li><li>Why moving fast and prioritizing for speed is key to their success</li><li>Where AI is headed as it becomes more sophisticated and the industry matures</li></ul><b><br /></b>Lin offers advice for founders on everything from how to avoid the “paralysis of analysis” in decision-making to strategies for driving down the cost of AI. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of the leading voices in AI innovation.<br /><br />For more information about Fireworks AI, visit<a href="http://fireworks.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> fireworks.ai</a>.<br /><br />----<br />Stay connected with our host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateadams22/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn</a>! 

Startup Success: A Podcast for Founders & Investors

Burkland

Scaling AI: How Fireworks AI is Transforming the Industry

AUG 27, 202425 MIN
Startup Success: A Podcast for Founders & Investors

Scaling AI: How Fireworks AI is Transforming the Industry

AUG 27, 202425 MIN

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In the rapidly evolving world of AI, standing out requires more than just innovation; it demands leadership and a clear vision. Enter Lin Qiao, the driving force behind Fireworks AI, who is redefining the limitations of speed, value and scale in generative AI.<br /><br />With a $52M Series B secured earlier this summer, Fireworks AI has quickly become a major player after launching their public platform just one year ago. Lin, their CEO and Co-Founder, joins us to share the invaluable lessons she’s learned along her journey from leading Meta’s AI platform development team to founding an industry-disrupting startup.<br /><br />We explore:<br /><ul><li>Fireworks AI’s customer obsessed culture and deep belief that “if our customers are successful, we will be successful”  </li><li>How their product iterations flowed organically from their customers’ evolving needs</li><li>Why moving fast and prioritizing for speed is key to their success</li><li>Where AI is headed as it becomes more sophisticated and the industry matures</li></ul><b><br /></b>Lin offers advice for founders on everything from how to avoid the “paralysis of analysis” in decision-making to strategies for driving down the cost of AI. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of the leading voices in AI innovation.<br /><br />For more information about Fireworks AI, visit<a href="http://fireworks.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> fireworks.ai</a>.<br /><br />----<br />Stay connected with our host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateadams22/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn</a>!