In the rapidly evolving world of AI, standing out requires more than just innovation; it demands leadership and a clear vision. Enter Lin Qiao, the driving force behind Fireworks AI, who is redefining the limitations of speed, value and scale in generative AI. With a $52M Series B secured earlier this summer, Fireworks AI has quickly become a major player after launching their public platform just one year ago. Lin, their CEO and Co-Founder, joins us to share the invaluable lessons she’s learned along her journey from leading Meta’s AI platform development team to founding an industry-disrupting startup. We explore: Fireworks AI’s customer obsessed culture and deep belief that “if our customers are successful, we will be successful”  How their product iterations flowed organically from their customers’ evolving needsWhy moving fast and prioritizing for speed is key to their successWhere AI is headed as it becomes more sophisticated and the industry matures Lin offers advice for founders on everything from how to avoid the “paralysis of analysis” in decision-making to strategies for driving down the cost of AI. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of the leading voices in AI innovation. For more information about Fireworks AI, visit fireworks.ai. ---- Stay connected with our host, Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn!