Built by Operators, for Operators
The AI market is following the same arc as cloud computing. Enterprises are moving AI out of the cloud and back on-premises — where their data is safer, costs are predictable, and control is absolute. OpenGate exists to make that transition seamless.
Our Mission
While everyone is selling AI solutions, we sell outcomes. The market is flooded with tools — what's missing is the expertise to deploy them safely, inside the enterprise, with proper guardrails.
We're the shovels and pickaxes of the AI gold rush. The AI market is following the same arc as cloud computing. Enterprises are realizing that sending data to cloud AI providers is expensive, risky, and unpredictable. OpenGate exists to bring AI on-premises — deployed on hardware you own, governed by policies you set, delivering outcomes you can measure.
Meet the Founders
Built by operators who've lived the complexity of enterprise AI — and decided to solve it.
Jason Rice
Co-Founder & CEO
Revenue-focused technology executive with 20+ years driving enterprise growth. Wharton-educated strategist who bridges the gap between AI capability and business value — ensuring every deployment maps to ROI, not hype. Jason turns AI pilots into production outcomes.
Stephen Ternes
Co-Founder & CTO
Enterprise AI and observability leader with deep expertise in operational infrastructure at scale. Stephen architects the systems that turn AI from a science project into a business capability — with OpenTelemetry-based visibility, cost governance, and measurable outcomes baked in from day one.
Our DNA
Three influences shape everything we build
Shovels & Pickaxes
We don't sell AI tools. We deploy complete AI systems — hardware, models, workflows, and ongoing operations. The expertise to make it work is the product.
Data Sovereignty
Your data never leaves your building. On-prem deployment on hardware you own means compliance by architecture, not by promise.
NVIDIA Infrastructure
Built on NVIDIA DGX Spark. On-premises hardware with enterprise-grade compute. As an NVIDIA Inception Partner, we have access to hardware discounts, technical support, and the broader NVIDIA AI ecosystem.
Our Values
How we work and who we are
Outcome-Obsessed
We measure success by your business outcomes, not by features shipped or time spent.
Infrastructure-First
NVIDIA DGX infrastructure certainty. Not cloud wrappers. Not third-party integrations.
Observability-Driven
You can't improve what you can't measure. Observability-first methodology embedded in everything.
Partner-Led
We walk beside you. Every engagement includes knowledge transfer and hands-on execution.
Compliance & Partnerships
Enterprise-grade security through architecture and ecosystem
NVIDIA Inception Partner
Access to NVIDIA's enterprise AI ecosystem, hardware discounts, and technical support.
SOC 2 + HIPAA by Architecture
On-prem deployment means your data never leaves your network. Compliant by architecture, not by certification process.
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Ready to Partner With Us?
Whether you're starting your AI journey or scaling across the enterprise, we're ready to be your partner every step of the way.