Welcome to AI in NYC! In Episode 7, hosts Ryan Eppley (Root Access) and Anna Kirk (Thread AI) sit down with Waleed Atallah, CEO of Mako, to dive deep into the world of AI hardware, GPUs, and the future of computing.In this episode:Waleed’s journey from Intel to founding MakoWhy GPUs are taking over the world of AIThe challenges of programming for GPUs and how Mako is solving themThe evolution of AI coding agents and the async vs. sync debateInsights on enterprise AI adoption, current trends, and the future of workFun NYC stories, favorite city landmarks, and more!Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & guest welcome2:30 – Waleed’s background and career path10:00 – The rise of GPUs and parallel processing20:00 – What Mako does and why it matters35:00 – AI coding agents: async vs. sync50:00 – Enterprise AI adoption & industry trends1:10:00 – NYC stories & favorite buildings1:20:00 – Closing thoughtsConnect with us:Ryan Eppley: Root AccessAnna Kirk: Thread AIGuest: Waleed Atallah, CEO of MakoDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on AI, startups, and tech in New York City! Send us your swag! aiinnycshow@gmail.comaiinnycshow.comAI #Podcast #NYC #GPUs #Startups #Mako #artificialintelligence