# Season 3 Episode 2 | From Finance to HPC: The Head of HPC Ops on Aligned’s Growth, GPUs & the Future of AI

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Podcast: [Humans In AI](https://stenobird.com/podcast/humans-in-ai-7060225)
Published: 2025-06-26T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this conversation, Amanda McConnell, Head of HPC Operations at Aligned, shares her journey from finance to high-performance computing. She discusses the evolution of Aligned, their current offerings, and the importance of building a strong team. Amanda highlights the strategic partnerships and market approach that will drive the company's growth, as well as the unique selling propositions in the competitive GPU market. The discussion also touches on the future of AI and the importance of building trust in technology.🎧 The Humans In AI podcast releases new episodes every Thursday at 12pm!

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