Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Robert Nishihara, Co-Founder of Anyscale, an AI compute platform that has raised over $250 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: - Anyscale’s Origin Story: The company began as a commercialization effort for Ray, an open-source project tackling AI compute challenges. - AI’s Early Days: In 2012, AI was still experimental until deep learning breakthroughs rapidly expanded the field, driving demand for scalable compute solutions. - The ChatGPT Inflection Point: The release of ChatGPT in 2022 turned AI into a top priority for businesses, validating Anyscale’s bets on scalable AI infrastructure. - Scaling AI for Business Impact: Many businesses are still in the experimentation phase of AI, needing rapid iteration and productionization to fully unlock AI’s potential. - AI Flexibility Is Key: Companies seek platforms like Ray that can support diverse AI workloads, from deep learning to generative AI, to future-proof their infrastructure. - Community-Driven Marketing: Anyscale’s marketing strategy revolves around growing its open-source community through events like Ray Summit, converting users into loyal customers. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co