AI companies are surprisingly normal

Tailscale, a company known for its networking solutions, has unexpectedly found success among AI companies, despite not initially targeting this market segment. This success is attributed to the networking challenges faced by AI companies, such as rapid data transfer needs across multiple cloud providers due to expensive GPU costs, and the integration of Kubernetes for managing complex infrastructures. Tailscale's mesh network and point-to-point connections have proven to be ideal for AI companies, which often require seamless multi-cloud and Kubernetes integration. The company discovered that AI firms, characterized by rapid growth and complex networking demands, use Tailscale similarly to other industries, highlighting the company's ability to meet the needs of AI businesses without specific product modifications. The company's unexpected success in this sector underscores the importance of adaptability and highlights the broader applications of its technology, as well as the potential to further refine its offerings based on common customer requests across various industries.