DigitalOcean recently acquired Paperspace, a leading provider of cloud infrastructure for highly scalable GPU-accelerated applications. The founders, Dillon Erb and Daniel Kobran, shared their background, how the company got started, and what they think is next for the fast-growing AI industry. They mentioned that they initially focused on GPUs for visual streaming and gaming but shifted to AI/ML workloads in the early days of the company. Paperspace values simplicity and transparency in its billing model, which aligns with DigitalOcean's approach. The founders are optimistic about the future of AI, citing rapid innovation and transformative potential.