Cole Crawford
Chief Executive Officer NATIVX
I have spent 20+ years building the foundational infrastructure layers of the internet, from telecom networks to open source hardware to edge computing to capital markets.I founded Vapor IO to pioneer edge computing before it was a category, building the first nationwide edge colocation and interconnection platform at the base of cellular towers. Recognition: Data Economy Top 100 Most Influential Leaders. Top 50 Edge Computing Influencers. Forbes Author. YPO Global One member. Many more.
Seminars
Tuesday 8th December 2026
Fireside Chat: Financing the Future of Accelerated Inference Computing
11:30 am
- Examining how financing models are evolving to support accelerated inference infrastructure, enabling developers to build commercially sustainable platforms beyond initial capital raises
- Understanding how financial stability influences enterprise procurement decisions, helping buyers identify long-term infrastructure partners capable of supporting mission-critical AI workloads
- Exploring the funding structures and commercial models needed to build resilient edge businesses that strengthen market confidence and enable continued investment across the ecosystem
