Season 1 | Episode 1 Pete Hill, Co-Founder of CUDO discusses the intersection of AI, HPC and sustainability

In this episode of the Humans in AI podcast, Nick chats with Pete Hill, co-founder of CUDO, about the intersection of AI, high-performance computing, and sustainability. They dive into CUDO's vision of a distributed cloud powered by renewable energy, how data centres are evolving to meet AI's growing demands and Pete’s journey in the tech world. Pete also shares candid thoughts on leadership, building a positive company culture, and embracing adaptability in a fast-paced industry—plus what the future of AI means for the job market. The Humans In AI podcast releases new episodes every Thursday at 12pm! Chapters 00:00: Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:02: Overview of CUDO and Its Mission 02:54: Sustainability in High-Performance Computing 05:47: The Evolution of Data Centres and AI Demand 09:01: Pete's Career Journey and Founding CUDO 12:08: The Concept of Underutilization in Computing 14:45: Transition from Crypto Mining to AI Workloads 18:03: Building a Sustainable Computing Ecosystem 20:57: Market Research and Product Development 24:12: Focus and Adaptability in Start-ups 30:27: Navigating Leadership Challenges 32:43: The Importance of Sustainability in Business 36:01: Innovative Marketplace Models in AI Computing 40:08: Future Plans and Strategic Alliances 45:44: The Evolution of AI and Its Impact on Jobs 51:29: Building a Strong Company Culture