AI Demo Jam is a new event series organized by Dnipro VC together with Data Phoenix, dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. On March 20, we hosted the first AI Demo Jam, featuring a panel discussion and live demos from six AI startups. During the discussion, we spoke with Dmytro Dzhulgakhov — CTO and Founder of Fireworks AI and a former core contributor to PyTorch at Meta. The conversation was led by Nick Bilogorskiy and Marianna Bonechi, founders of Dnipro VC. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, Dnipro VC supports exceptional founders working at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity

🔥 Key Highlights:

  • How Fireworks AI makes deploying and fine-tuning open-source foundation models easier for developers and enterprises.
  • The open-source vs. closed-source model debate — and why models like DeepSeek are changing the game.
  • Fine-tuning and deployment strategies that make GenAI more accessible for startups and enterprises.
  • Trends in model optimization, synthetic data, and scalability — plus the evolving risks, regulations, and societal impacts of AI adoption.
  • The crucial role of speed and adaptability in GenAI and startup success.