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How Nvidia Built a Partner Ecosystem Around CUDA
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into Nvidia's CUDA partner ecosystem, exploring how the company turned a parallel computing platform into a massive network of developers, researchers, and hardware partners. They discuss the early bet on CUDA in 2006, the role of the CUDA Developer Program and GPU Technology Conference, and how Nvidia's partnership with institutions like ETH Zurich accelerated AI research. They also examine the flywheel effect where CUDA's installed base locks in developers, creating a moat that competitors struggle to replicate. The conversation touches on specific numbers, such as over 4 million CUDA developers and 400 CUDA-powered applications, and the strategic shift from gaming to AI and data centers. If you've ever wondered how Nvidia built a partner ecosystem that rivals software giants, this episode breaks down the playbook.