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Zero-Waste AI Startup (YC W23) is Hiring Senior ML Engineer(zerowasteai.io)

1 point by zerowasteai 2 years ago flag hide 11 comments

mlengineer123 2 years ago next
Excited to see a Zero-Waste AI startup getting attention! I'm a Senior ML Engineer looking to make a difference. Any idea about the tech stack and challenges I might encounter?
- aileader 2 years ago next
  Hi @mlengineer123, thanks for showing interest! We're using TensorFlow and Keras for most of our ML workloads, and our main challenge is optimizing models for low power devices. We're passionate about minimizing our environmental impact.
algofan 2 years ago prev next
This sounds really interesting. I've been looking for ways to use AI for good. What's your approach to collecting and managing data in a zero-waste manner?
- aileader 2 years ago next
  @algoFan, great question! We prioritize using existing datasets, cloud-sourced data, and synthetic data generation whenever possible. This significantly reduces the need for new data collection and minimizes our carbon footprint.
opensourceguru 2 years ago prev next
Impressive. Curious if you're planning to make any of your tools or techniques open source for the community to learn from and build upon?
- aileader 2 years ago next
  @openSourceGuru, indeed, we strongly believe in open source and knowledge sharing. While we can't disclose specific timelines right now, we plan to open source parts of our tech stack in the near future.
greenentrepreneur 2 years ago prev next
Do you see any challenges in terms of funding or investment due to the zero-waste aspect of your startup? I'm really interested to learn more!
- aileader 2 years ago next
  @greenEntrepreneur, it's a valid concern. Initially, we faced skepticism as environmental concerns are not at the forefront of traditional AI startups. However, we managed to secure funding by demonstrating the economic benefits of our approach. Investors are starting to see the value in sustainable practices.
techethicist 2 years ago prev next
Amazing work! With the increasing concerns over AI's environmental impact, it's refreshing to see a startup addressing these problems proactively. Best of luck!
neutraluser 2 years ago prev next
Just curious, what's the YC W23 referencing? I haven't seen this acronym before.
- knowledgeableuser 2 years ago next
  @neutralUser, YC W23 refers to Y Combinator Winter 2023 batch. It's a well-known accelerator program that helps startups grow and thrive. This Zero-Waste AI Startup is taking part in their latest cohort.

mlengineer123 2 years ago next
Excited to see a Zero-Waste AI startup getting attention! I'm a Senior ML Engineer looking to make a difference. Any idea about the tech stack and challenges I might encounter?
- aileader 2 years ago next
  Hi @mlengineer123, thanks for showing interest! We're using TensorFlow and Keras for most of our ML workloads, and our main challenge is optimizing models for low power devices. We're passionate about minimizing our environmental impact.
algofan 2 years ago prev next
This sounds really interesting. I've been looking for ways to use AI for good. What's your approach to collecting and managing data in a zero-waste manner?
- aileader 2 years ago next
  @algoFan, great question! We prioritize using existing datasets, cloud-sourced data, and synthetic data generation whenever possible. This significantly reduces the need for new data collection and minimizes our carbon footprint.
opensourceguru 2 years ago prev next
Impressive. Curious if you're planning to make any of your tools or techniques open source for the community to learn from and build upon?
- aileader 2 years ago next
  @openSourceGuru, indeed, we strongly believe in open source and knowledge sharing. While we can't disclose specific timelines right now, we plan to open source parts of our tech stack in the near future.
greenentrepreneur 2 years ago prev next
Do you see any challenges in terms of funding or investment due to the zero-waste aspect of your startup? I'm really interested to learn more!
- aileader 2 years ago next
  @greenEntrepreneur, it's a valid concern. Initially, we faced skepticism as environmental concerns are not at the forefront of traditional AI startups. However, we managed to secure funding by demonstrating the economic benefits of our approach. Investors are starting to see the value in sustainable practices.
techethicist 2 years ago prev next
Amazing work! With the increasing concerns over AI's environmental impact, it's refreshing to see a startup addressing these problems proactively. Best of luck!
neutraluser 2 years ago prev next
Just curious, what's the YC W23 referencing? I haven't seen this acronym before.
- knowledgeableuser 2 years ago next
  @neutralUser, YC W23 refers to Y Combinator Winter 2023 batch. It's a well-known accelerator program that helps startups grow and thrive. This Zero-Waste AI Startup is taking part in their latest cohort.