2026Q2 Coreweave Inc. (CRWV)
2026Q2 Coreweave Inc. (CRWV)
AI
Explain It to Me Please by Tim Baker
S2026 · E177
Sep 22, 2026
50:46
Episode notes

CoreWeave operates as a specialized cloud service provider, frequently categorized as an "AI hyperscaler" or "neocloud," purpose-built for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence workloads. The fundamental business model involves raising substantial asset-backed debt to purchase vast quantities of NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs), which are subsequently leased to enterprise customers, AI research labs, and hyperscalers through long-term, fixed-price contracts

The total addressable market (TAM) for AI infrastructure is expanding at an unprecedented rate, with industry estimates projecting the global AI infrastructure market will reach nearly $399 billion by 2028, representing a 38% compound annual growth rate (CAGR)9. CoreWeave has aggressively capitalized on this secular trend, scaling its top-line revenue from a ...