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Company Overview
Vast.ai is the world's largest GPU compute marketplace. Founded in 2016, the platform connects AI researchers, startups, and enterprises with affordable GPU infrastructure from a distributed network of 350+ independent hosts across 40+ data centers. Unlike hyperscalers, Vast.ai operates as a two-sided marketplace where prices are set by supply and demand — delivering compute at a fraction of AWS, GCP, and Azure rates.
The company was founded on the thesis that whoever controls compute controls AI — and that power should stay distributed. Vast.ai supports on-demand, interruptible, and reserved GPU instances, as well as serverless inference, dedicated clusters, and Secure Cloud offerings for enterprise customers.
Leadership
Jake Cannell
CEO & Co-founder
ML engineer, GPU programmer, and AI theorist who published influential essays on LessWrong predicting the scaling revolution years before the field caught up. Founded Vast.ai in 2016 to democratize GPU compute and prevent dangerous concentration of AI infrastructure.
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Travis Cannell
COO
Joined Vast.ai in 2022 to build the operational infrastructure needed to scale a GPU marketplace from startup to institution. Oversees business operations, partnerships, and growth.
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Press Releases
Vast.AI Expands to San Francisco to Access Top Talent Market
Berkeley-Founded AI Cloud Pioneer Opens Prime SOMA Office, Tapping Bay Area's Elite Talent Pool for New Product Initiatives as AI talent wars intensify
Vast.ai Achieves Security Milestone with SOC 2 Type I Certification
Cloud computing marketplace strengthens security posture
Vast.ai Adds Virtual Machine Support, Expanding Access and Flexibility for the GPU Rental Platform
Vast.ai launches Virtual Machine support, giving AI and ML teams greater flexibility, security, and faster workflows on its GPU rental platform.
VAST.AI Becomes First GPU Rental Marketplace To Offer AMD Support
Announces 265% YoY Growth as GPU as a Service (GPUaaS) Market Revenue Soars