CoreWeave CEO Addresses Data-Center Delay, Supply Chain and Nvidia

Supply Chain & Partnerships - No single entity controls the entire supply chain, emphasizing the reliance on partners for business at scale [1][2] - The company acknowledges a past issue with a partner but reaffirms their long-standing relationship and expects a rapid resolution [3][4] - A contract delay with a partner is expected to cause a delay in revenue, not a loss, highlighting the nature of working within an ecosystem [5] Diversification & Risk Management - The company is actively diversifying its client base, reducing reliance on a single client from 85% to no more than 35% of its backlog [9] - The company is diversifying its data center providers, with no single provider representing more than 20% of the 2.9 gigawatts of power being delivered over the next 24 months [10] - The company is implementing measures to future-proof against delays, including building a self-build organization for data centers and diversifying data center providers [12][13] Government & Regulatory Support - The company advocates for government assistance in addressing permitting issues and speeding up infrastructure attachment to the grid [16] Market Demand & Capacity - Client demand for infrastructure overwhelms the market's capacity to deliver, indicating a systemic shortage of GPUs and computing infrastructure for AI buildout [22][23] Strategic Initiatives - The company has a contract with Nvidia that allows for repurposing compute to new companies and startups, fostering ecosystem resilience [18][19]