Crafting the future with AI and decentralized technology.
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DecentAI allows you to chat with AI models without compromising privacy, quality, and agency. Data is stored exclusively on device and it gives you access to the best multi-modal generative models, including the top open source models available.
Crosshatch, built by and for AI developers, provides a flexible, transparent toolkit for building, deploying, and monetizing AI. Our developer-first approach emphasizes robustness and quality, championing decentralization and interoperability to empower cross-ecosystem model usage. It is being used to power select early partners.
Services
Services
We work with select partners to develop, customize, and tune AI applications that differentiate their businesses, unlock efficiencies, and amaze their customers.
Pilots to Production
We enjoy developing our technology by working with unique customer use cases through dedicated pilot engagements. These can entail proof-of-concepts and short-term pilots as well as final enterprise-scale production deployments.
Bespoke Builds and Integrations
Custom engagements often entail workflow and data integrations in order to make generative AI work well with various rules, roles, services, and business data sources. Data extraction and service integrations typically require a custom touch in order to be safe, reliable, and effective with generative AI.
Tuning and Quality Improvement
Evaluating and tuning AI performance requires a blend of data science knowledge, engineering skill, and subject matter expertise. Improving the quality, accuracy, trustfulness, and efficiency of AI in complex workflows involves a process beyond simply building the software.
Insights
DecentAI Unlocks Open Source AI and Model Mixes
Codename/Friday: Use Custom Agents to Do more with AI
Unpacking Duffle: Group Chats, Private AI, and Decentralized Social Networking that Spans Apps
About Us
Catena is a product studio transforming complex computing advancements into accessible, practical tools. We turn innovative ideas and tech into real-world applications that improve peoples' lives and businesses. We value craft, human agency, personal data ownership, and open protocols.
Meet Our Team
Sean Neville
Co-Founder & CEO
Sean Neville, co-founder and former President of Circle, has created software ranging from enterprise infrastructure to mobile apps to developer tools to crypto solutions. He's led technical innovations at Adobe, Sevenchord, and Brightcove, among others, and has been a frequent contributor to open source and standards initiatives.
Matt Venables
Co-Founder & CTO
Matt Venables is a product-focused engineer with a passion for creating intuitive software that solves real-world problems. His career spans various groundbreaking projects, from phone to cloud. Matt also enjoys building teams, strategizing growth, and writing code.
João Fiadeiro
Chief Product Officer
João Fiadeiro is an innovator with a diverse background that includes Google Research, Netflix, Protocol Labs, and Jump Crypto. He excels in transforming complex technologies into practical applications across various fields. João also pioneers in areas like generative art and VR.
Alie Brown
Lead Product Designer
Alie Brown is a seasoned Product Designer known for simplifying complex technologies into user-friendly experiences. She has made significant design contributions at PayPal, Circle, and Meta, focusing on financial interactions and digital transactions. Alie's design philosophy centers on simplicity and user-centricity.
Matt Dionis
Staff Software Engineer
Matt Dionis is a Staff Software Engineer with expertise in web3 and AI. He has contributed significantly to enhancing user experience and security at companies like Recur, Auth0, and Circle. Matt is also a mentor, rock climber, and former powerlifter.
Carlie Smith
People Strategy Advisor
Carlie Smith has a rich history in fostering inclusive, high-performance cultures and driving people-focused initiatives. Her experience spans notable software companies, including Wistia, Dutchie, Circle, and OpenView Venture Partners, where she has played key roles in people and culture development.
Dominic Bosco
Software Engineer
Dominic Bosco is a software engineer excited about using technology to build a better society. He loves solving tough problems and building great products. Dominic is also a violinist, aspiring guitarist, lover of food, and avid reader.
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