Zhen Lu

Zhen Is the CEO and cofounder of Runpod

Easily Run Invoke AI Stable Diffusion on RunPod

Want to try Invoke AI’s powerful infinite canvas and Stable Diffusion tools? Here’s how to launch them on RunPod with minimal setup.
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AI Workloads

Disco Diffusion on RunPod: Creative AI for Artists

Explore Disco Diffusion on RunPod—an experimental art model beloved for its dreamlike style. Perfect for creative pros looking to generate high-concept visuals in the cloud.
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AI Workloads

Easily Back Up and Restore Your Pod with Cloud Sync + Backblaze B2

Learn how to use Runpod’s Cloud Sync with Backblaze B2 to back up your pod data without paying idle volume fees—perfect for long-term storage and disaster recovery.
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AI Workloads

How to Run a GPU-Accelerated Virtual Desktop on RunPod

Need GPU horsepower in a desktop environment? This guide shows how to set up and run a full virtual desktop with GPU acceleration on RunPod.
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AI Workloads

Spot vs. On-Demand Instances: What’s the Difference?

Confused about spot vs. on-demand GPU instances? This guide breaks down the key differences in availability, pricing, and reliability so you can choose the right option for your AI workloads.
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AI Infrastructure

How to Connect Google Colab to Runpod

Prefer Google Colab’s interface? This guide shows how to connect Colab notebooks to Runpod GPU instances for more power, speed, and flexibility in your AI workflows.
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AI Workloads

The New and Improved Runpod Login Experience

Runpod has rolled out a major update to the login system—including passwordless authentication, smoother UX, and requested features from our community.
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Product Updates

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