ARSENY KRAVCHENKO: FIRESIDE CHAT AND Q&A

Expert: Arseny Kravchenko, a staff ML engineer and author of the book on Machine Learning System Design. With almost a decade of ML experience, Arseny has worked on building and optimizing machine learning systems for companies like Ntropy, Instrumental, and WANNA. He has led various AI projects across different industries, from financial transactions to video processing. His focus is on creating reliable, scalable AI systems.

Why it matters: Generative AI is one of the hottest topics in tech, but it’s not the right path for every startup. With rising hardware costs and questions about profitability, many founders are rethinking their approach. At the same time, smaller, fine-tuned models are gaining traction, offering similar results with fewer resources. The big question for 2024 is where to invest and how to navigate AI development wisely.

What they’re saying:

A. Kravchenko: “Generative AI is exciting, but it’s not always the best fit for every startup. I’ve seen situations where the costs of running large models outweigh the benefits. Smaller, specialized models can often deliver the same results at a fraction of the cost, and that’s where many companies may find real opportunities.”

Key Insights from Industry Leaders:

● Sequoia: Generative AI needs to generate $600B in returns to justify current hardware investments.
● Goldman Sachs: Projects future hardware investments in AI to reach trillions of dollars, but profitability remains uncertain.
● The Economist: Despite massive capital spending, generative AI’s economic impact has so far been limited.

In this second DZ CLUB event, Arseny will dive into whether generative AI is the right move for startups in 2024 and tackle key questions like:

● Building Startups with AI: What are the key opportunities and challenges when using AI to build a startup today?
● Specialized vs. Large Models: Are smaller, fine-tuned models more practical for startups? When can they outperform larger, more resource-heavy models?
● Monetizing AI: Is the AI space dominated by tech giants like NVIDIA and OpenAI, or can smaller startups still find success and carve out a niche?
● Becoming an AI/ML Engineer: Is it too late to enter the field, or are there still opportunities for newcomers to make an impact?
● How ML Has Evolved Over the Past ~10 Years
● Choosing the Right Location: Is Poland still an attractive hub for startups?

This event is ideal for startup founders, AI engineers, and tech professionals looking to understand the current state of AI and make informed decisions about whether to pursue generative AI. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Arseny in a Q&A session, making this a practical and insightful discussion.

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