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Erik Hersman

@whiteafrican
I build stuff in Africa. Co-founder of @GridlessCompute and @nodeNBO (founder @iHub, @ushahidi, @brcknet)
Nairobi, Kenya
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    Erik Hersman
    @whiteafrican
    Aug 24
    Here’s my take on decentralizing energy and compute in Africa. A constellation vs hyperscaler approach.
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    Gridless
    @GridlessCompute
    Aug 23
    It's four years now at Gridless, and a wild ride it has been. Thank you everyone for your support along the way! Here's a long-read on how we're thinking about the future. gridlesscompute.com/2026/08/23/the…
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    Erik Hersman
    @whiteafrican
    Aug 12
    I swear this whole space feels front run by bitcoin mining. Welcome to hosted rig plans for AI.
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    Kevin Simback 🍷
    @KSimback
    Aug 11
    This is very cool > Buy a dedicated GPU, hosted in a datacenter > GPU is financed, just make a 30% down payment > GPU can be rented out when not in use Better than renting GPUs by the hour for teams that want dedicated private compute + ability to monetize during downtimes
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    Erik Hersman
    @whiteafrican
    Aug 6
    Good piece by NYT on why open weight AI models are winning in Africa. “Why use an expensive Ferrari to do the school run when a Toyota hatchback can do the same?” said @moseskemibaro
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    China’s A.I. Is Surging Across Africa. That Should Worry Silicon Valley. (Gift Article)
    From nytimes.com
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    Erik Hersman
    @whiteafrican
    Jul 30
    Fantastic event. Energy + Compute and some of the best people in that space.
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    Imagine IF
    @imagineif_bna
    Jul 30
    67 days until Imagine IF in Nashville, TN. One ask: sound 🆙
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    Erik Hersman
    @whiteafrican
    Jul 22
    Good historical context here by @GavinSBaker on GPU demand today vs dark fiber demand in the 2000 internet bubble.
    Is AI a Bubble? | Gavin Baker on Data Centers, GPUs, and the AI Economy
    podcasts.apple.com
    Is AI a Bubble? | Gavin Baker on Data Centers, GPUs, and the AI Economy
    Podcast Episode · The a16z Show · July 14 · 32m
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