We all know that virtual machines have dominated IT infrastructure for 25 years... but is that era really at an end?In Episode 98 of Great Things with Great Tech, Lucas Gentele, CEO of Loft Labs, shares how Loft is reshaping infrastructure by eliminating the need for virtual machines. Starting from early entrepreneurial roots and open-source projects like DevSpace, Lucas explains how Loft Labs tackled Kubernetes inefficiencies by building multi-tenant solutions like vCluster and vNode. Their innovations enable Kubernetes clusters to run more securely, efficiently, and cost-effectively without traditional VM overhead. As companies seek alternatives to legacy virtualization, Loft Labs mission is to bring lightweight, scalable, and open-source virtual clusters into more environments, making Kubernetes accessible for both development and production workloads
Key Takeaways:
- The journey from DevSpace to founding Loft Labs and the rise of Kubernetes multi-tenancy.
- Why the traditional VM-based model is becoming obsolete — and what’s replacing it.
- How Loft’s vCluster and vNode are revolutionizing Kubernetes cluster management.
- The impact of Broadcom’s VMware acquisition on cloud infrastructure strategies.
- The future of cloud-native infrastructure: virtual clusters, no VMs, better scalability.
Links & Resources:
Loft Labs: https://www.loft.shLukas Gentele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genteleLoft Labs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loftlabs
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