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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 1H 7M

David Stout | He Started With a $400 Loan… Now His AI Company Is Worth $2.5 Billion

from School of Hard Knocks Podcast · host The School of Hard Knocks

David Stout is the founder of WebAI, an artificial intelligence company publicly valued at $2.5 billion. After growing up on a Michigan ranch, he launched a web services company in college that generated more than $750,000 annually before leaving school to pursue AI.In this episode, David explains how a $400 loan, repeated investor rejection, and a relentless focus on on-device intelligence shaped WebAI’s rise. He also discusses AI ownership, data centers, leadership, faith, recruiting elite talent, and the future of specialized artificial intelligence.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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