Making Open Source AI Accessible to Everyone
We believe companies shouldn't have to choose between the power of open source AI and the simplicity of managed platforms. FreeSkate gives you both.
Our Mission
Too many companies are paralyzed when it comes to AI. They don't know where to start, and when they do, they're terrified of getting locked into platforms that control their destiny.
The big tech vendors want you dependent on their ecosystems. The open source route is powerful but overwhelming—a maze of tools that don't talk to each other, requiring teams of engineers just to keep the lights on.
We built FreeSkate to be the third way: a platform that makes open source AI simple without sacrificing your freedom. You get the best tools, pre-integrated and ready to use, without the vendor lock-in that keeps you up at night.
Our mission is to democratize access to open source AI by removing the complexity barrier—so every company can build with confidence, not fear.
Our Values
Freedom First
We believe in open source and user freedom. No lock-in, no proprietary traps. Your data and your destiny belong to you.
Pragmatic Over Perfect
We ship solutions that work today, not theoretical perfection. Real problems need real answers, delivered fast.
Built for Teams
AI adoption isn't a technical problem—it's a people problem. We design for the humans who actually use the tools.
Trust Through Transparency
No buzzwords, no AI theater. We're honest about what we do, how we do it, and what you can expect from us.
Meet the Team
We're a team of engineers, product builders, and open source advocates who've lived the pain of fragmented AI infrastructure.
Ben Slavin
Co-Founder
20 years building production AI systems. Fortune 500 and NASA digital transformations. 7x Inc. 5000 executive.
Jason Michael Perry
Co-Founder
Technologist, author, and thought leader. Fortune 50 advisory from startups to enterprise. Deep expertise in infrastructure complexity.