webAI

webAI is a technology company at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, specializing in privacy-focused, distributed AI solutions. Founded in 2019 by David Stout, Tyler Mauer, and Ethan Baird, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. webAI's core mission is to democratize access to powerful, specialized AI models by enabling organizations to deploy them locally on their own devices and infrastructure, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional cloud-based services. This approach prioritizes data privacy, reduces latency, and optimizes performance, offering a secure and cost-effective alternative to centralized AI.

The company's innovative platform is designed to streamline the training, deployment, and execution of AI models, offering a unified execution layer that seamlessly integrates cloud-based services and local devices. webAI's technology allows enterprises to run powerful AI on existing hardware, ensuring that sensitive data remains within their control and addressing critical concerns around security and data sovereignty. Key products include Navigator, a local AI workspace for building, training, and deploying custom models; Infrastructure, a distributed network that scales AI globally on user-owned hardware; and Companion, an on-device AI assistant that securely integrates into everyday tasks. webAI serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, logistics, aviation, education, financial services, government, healthcare, and manufacturing, helping businesses enhance operational efficiency, optimize workflows, and improve decision-making. The company has garnered significant investment, with a total of $60 million raised, and is focused on driving innovation in the distributed AI field to create a future powered by Super Intelligence.