Tech Scenes Unplugged with Bill Kleyman, CEO and Co-founder of Apolo.us
"We want to build refineries, not gas stations." - Bill Kleyman
In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, Jeff James Martin sits down with Bill Kleyman, CEO and Co-founder of Apolo.us, to discuss how Apolo is redefining the infrastructure behind AI and machine learning. With a background spanning IT consulting, digital transformation, and executive leadership in the data center space, Bill brings a deep and passionate perspective on the future of AI-powered infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
The conversation dives into how Apolo is building a white-label GPU-as-a-Service platform that enables data centers to offer scalable, efficient AI solutions directly where data resides. Bill shares how his vision for engineer-built ML Ops tools is helping unlock the potential of generative AI, saving organizations millions across industries, and creating brave new opportunities for technology transfer and growth. He also speaks candidly about the challenges of raising capital, the importance of building a brilliant, trustworthy team, and how entrepreneurship requires both focus and flexibility.
Key Takeaways:
Apolo is transforming data centers into AI powerhouses with a scalable, multi-tenant GPUaaS platform.
Generative AI is like discovering oil without refining capability—Apolo aims to be the refinery.
The platform is built for engineers, by engineers, with a focus on ML Ops usability.
AI solutions developed by Apolo have already saved millions of dollars across industries.
Bravery in entrepreneurship means pushing boundaries and embracing unknowns.
Building a strong team of experts you trust is essential for startup success.
Entrepreneurs should be selective with investors—your board should work for you.
Success in scaling requires both intense focus and adaptability.
Collaboration across international and interdisciplinary lines accelerates innovation.
Leadership is also a journey of personal discovery and growth.
Chapters:
00:00 - The Dawn of Generative AI
02:20 - Introducing Apollo: A New Era in ML Ops
06:16 - Transforming Industries with AI Solutions
13:40 - Navigating the Go-to-Market Strategy
16:08 - The Role of Bravery in Entrepreneurship
22:44 - Building a Trustworthy Team
27:13 - Bringing Technology from Ukraine to the US
31:02 - Funding Challenges and Investor Relations
Resources:
Learn more about the book Peak Teams - Mastering the Habit of Unstoppable Venture-backed Companies - https://a.co/d/hp5Jtnu
Visit Collective Genius™ to Build Your Venture-backed Team with the Peak Operating System™ - https://www.collective-genius.com/
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Music by Andrew Applepie - https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie
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