Founders on Fire with Dmitry Livshits & Davide Villa, Xinnor

In this episode of Founders on Fire, host Rose Ross speaks with Dmitry Livshits, CEO and co-founder of Xinnor, and Davide Villa, Chief Revenue Officer, about their groundbreaking work in high-performance storage solutions. As winners of the Firestarter Award, Xinnor is revolutionizing data protection and storage performance, particularly in AI, HPC, and financial trading.

Dmitry and Davide explain how traditional storage architectures struggle to keep up with the speed of modern SSDs and NVMe technology. Xinnor’s innovative RAID and erasure coding solutions enable extreme performance without compromising data resilience, making them a game-changer for industries that rely on fast, reliable access to massive datasets.

The conversation dives into AI-driven workloads, the challenges of scaling storage for research institutions, and how Xinnor’s technology is helping universities, financial firms, and enterprises maximize their GPU utilization for AI training. Dmitry and Davide also share insights from their global partnerships with NVIDIA, Western Digital, Micron, and Samsung, and reflect on their startup journey, the challenges of focus, and the importance of strategic decision-making.

Tune in now to hear how Xinnor is redefining storage performance for the AI era!

Standout Quotes from Dmitry Livshits & Davide Villa

On Storage Innovation

Dmitry Livshits: “Storage is like bread—everyone needs it. And performance is the key ingredient. What we provide is unbeatable speed and resilience, making sure data is always accessible and protected.”

Davide Villa: “Traditional RAID and erasure coding were designed for slow spinning disks. We’ve re-engineered data protection for modern SSDs, ensuring maximum performance without bottlenecks.”

On AI & High-Performance Computing

Davide Villa: “AI training requires extreme performance. Our technology ensures GPUs are fully utilized, reducing training time and maximizing ROI for enterprises and research institutions.”

Dmitry Livshits: “There’s no clear border between AI and HPC anymore. Many scientific models rely on high-performance computing, and our solutions help researchers push the boundaries of innovation.”

On Startup Challenges & Growth

Davide Villa: “The key to success is focusing on what we do best—building high-performance storage solutions. We control what we can, and we stay adaptable to market needs.”

Dmitry Livshits: “The biggest challenge for any startup isn’t what to do—it’s what NOT to do. Every opportunity comes with costs, and choosing the right path is critical for long-term success.”

On Industry Partnerships

Davide Villa: “We’ve built strong partnerships with NVIDIA, Western Digital, Micron, and Samsung. They see the value in what we do, and together, we’re shaping the future of storage.”

Dmitry Livshits: “We’re not just another storage company. We provide the missing piece—the performance engine that enables next-generation AI and HPC workloads.”
These quotes highlight Xinnor’s vision, expertise, and impact, making them perfect for marketing, social media, and promotional materials.

These quotes highlight Xinnor’s vision, expertise, and impact, making them perfect for marketing, social media, and promotional materials.