In this conversation, Jon Stevens, CEO of Hot Aisle, shares his journey from early computing interests to leading a company focused on democratising access to supercomputing. He discusses his experiences in Bitcoin and Ethereum mining, the challenges of automation in GPU management, and the transition to building a cloud provider aimed at small to medium businesses. Jon emphasises the importance of partnerships and the future of AI computing in the evolving tech landscape. In this conversation, Jon Stevens discusses the strategic decision to focus on AMD for AI hardware, emphasising the importance of decentralisation and competition in the tech industry. He highlights the risks of relying solely on Nvidia and advocates for a diverse ecosystem in AI development. He also outlines Hot Aisle's growth strategy, which includes providing flexible GPU rental services and building a supportive community for developers. He stresses the significance of partnerships with AMD and Dell and the ongoing improvements in AMD's software capabilities.🎧 The Humans In AI podcast releases new episodes every Thursday at 12pm!