In this episode, we analyze RunPod's hard fork moment, transitioning from crypto mining to a leading AI cloud provider, and their subsequent success. We also observe how this strategic shift positioned them for rapid growth in the AI era.<br><br><br><b>Chapters</b><br>00:00 RunPod's Origin Story<br>02:38 Bootstrapped to Enterprise<br>08:28 Competitive AI Cloud Market<br>11:25 Modern Startup Funding<br><br>In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of RunPod, an AI cloud startup that bootstrapped to $24 million in revenue before raising a $20 million seed round and reaching $120 million in annual recurring revenue. We also discuss how they acquired early investors and customers, including from a Reddit post and their customer support chat.<br><br><br><b>Chapters</b><br>00:00 Introduction to RunPod<br>01:55 RunPod's Origin Story<br>05:07 Launch and Growth Strategy<br>10:05 Future of Software Development<div><br></div><div><br></div><p></p><div><b>Links</b></div><div><ul><li><p>Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: <a href="https://aibox.ai">⁠⁠https://aibox.ai</a></p></li><li><p>AI Chat YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer">https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer</a></p></li><li><p>Join my AI Hustle Community: <a href="https://www.skool.com/aihustle">https://www.skool.com/aihustle</a></p></li></ul></div><p></p> See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hard Fork AI

Hard Fork AI

RunPod's AI Fork Success

JAN 21, 20268 MIN
Hard Fork AI

RunPod's AI Fork Success

JAN 21, 20268 MIN

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In this episode, we analyze RunPod's hard fork moment, transitioning from crypto mining to a leading AI cloud provider, and their subsequent success. We also observe how this strategic shift positioned them for rapid growth in the AI era.Chapters00:00 RunPod's Origin Story02:38 Bootstrapped to Enterprise08:28 Competitive AI Cloud Market11:25 Modern Startup FundingIn this episode, we explore the incredible journey of RunPod, an AI cloud startup that bootstrapped to $24 million in revenue before raising a $20 million seed round and reaching $120 million in annual recurring revenue. We also discuss how they acquired early investors and customers, including from a Reddit post and their customer support chat.Chapters00:00 Introduction to RunPod01:55 RunPod's Origin Story05:07 Launch and Growth Strategy10:05 Future of Software DevelopmentLinksGet the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.