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20VC: NVIDIA vs Groq: The Future of Training vs Inference | Meta, Google, and Microsoft's Data Center Investments: Who Wins | Data, Compute, Models: The Core Bottlenecks in AI & Where Value Will Distribute with Jonathan Ross, Founder @ Groq
This interview podcast features Jonathan Ross, founder and CEO of Groq, discussing the AI landscape and his company's approach to inference. The conversation covers scaling laws in AI, misconceptions about compute vs. inference, Groq's unique chip architecture and business model, and a comparison with NVIDIA's strategy. Ross highlights Groq's rapid scaling (from 640 to 40,000 chips in 2024) and its significantly lower cost and energy efficiency compared to GPUs for inference. A key takeaway is Ross's emphasis on positioning for future technological advancements rather than simply following current trends, illustrated by Groq's seven-year journey to product-market fit. The discussion also touches upon the challenges and opportunities in the AI market, including the potential for oversupply in data centers and the importance of talent acquisition strategies.
