Aravind Srinivas Opens Up to Nikhil Kamath on Work Ethic, Bengaluru Traffic, and His Journey into AI
In the latest episode of the podcast The WTF is?, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath sat down with Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, for a candid conversation on his early life, his deep-rooted passion for AI and ML, and the choices that shaped his career. The discussion offered a rare glimpse into Srinivas’s mindset, tracing his path from Chennai to Koramangala, and eventually to the forefront of the global AI landscape.
Key Highlights:Internship Days and the Bengaluru Trade-OffEarly Life and Entry into AIWhy Work Drives HimCuriosity Over Credentials
Internship Days and the Bengaluru Trade-Off
Reflecting on a three-week internship in Bengaluru, Aravind Srinivas admitted he barely stepped out of his apartment in Koramangala, choosing instead to immerse himself in work....