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How We're Building AI Refineries, Not Just Gas Stations

Hey there,

Imagine finding a massive oil reserve…but not having a refinery to use it. That’s exactly where we are with Generative AI. The raw potential is massive, but it needs the right infrastructure to unlock real value. In the latest episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, I had the chance to sit down with Jeff James Martin to talk about exactly that—and how we’re helping data centers evolve into AI powerhouses.

Let’s dive in - 

1. Tech Scenes Unplugged: Building AI Refineries with Apolo
I recently joined Collective Genius for an in-depth interview about how we’re redefining what infrastructure really means in the AI era.

At Apolo, we don’t want to build gas stations—we’re focused on refineries: scalable, efficient, white-label GPU-as-a-Service platforms that help data centers turn raw AI potential into high-value results.

We talk about:

  • Why our ML Ops tools are built for engineers, by engineers
  • How we’ve helped clients save millions with real-world AI use cases
  • What it takes to raise capital, build trust, and scale globally in today’s environment

Watch the full episode: Tech Scenes Unplugged with Bill Kleyman

 

2. GPUaaS: A $95 Billion Future Is Coming

The GPU-as-a-Service market is exploding—expected to hit $95 billion by 2037. Why? Because industries from healthcare to telecom are racing to adopt GenAI, and they need infrastructure that scales with intelligence.

This is more than a trend—it’s a tectonic shift. Our mission at Apolo is to ensure data centers are ready to meet that demand, with platforms that offer multi-tenancy, automation, and white-label capabilities baked in.

Read the market report: GPUaaS Market Outlook

3. Breaking News! Shark Tank Meets Data Center World 
This is sooo cool :) I get to introduce and spend some time with Mr. Wonderful himself! We had a fun call with Kevin O’Leary last week—and his keynote is going to be epic. At Data Center World 2025, Kevin takes the stage on Thursday, April 17 to share the story behind his own “mega data center project”—Wonder Valley. I won’t spoil it… but trust me, you want to hear this. Do not miss this keynote!

4. Power and Bravery: The New Podcast You Shouldn’t Miss
What do you need to succeed in today’s data center industry? Power and bravery.
It was an honor to be the very first guest on Rich Miller’s brand-new podcast, Data Center Richness—and what an amazing conversation.

We covered:

  • SMRs and the future of clean nuclear energy
  • The real challenges shaping data centers
  • And of course, a preview of my Data Center World 2025 keynote with Kairos Power and Google!

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