Startup Project: Build the future

Explore how the latest advancements in AI are shifting from traditional training to inference-focused efficiencies, and how companies like Adaptation Labs are pioneering adaptive, full-stack AI solutions that democratize control across industries. Key topics: The evolution from compute-heavy training models to efficient inference layers How inference costs are changing despite increasing AI demand...

In this episode, we explore how Vast Data is revolutionizing storage solutions to support the exponential growth in AI workloads. Jeff Denworth shares insights into their innovative architecture, market strategy, competitive differentiation, and how they’re shaping enterprise data management in the era of AI. Main topics: The origin and evolution of Vast Data’s innovative storage architecture sinc...

In this episode, Garima Kapoor, co-founder and co-CEO of Min.io, shares insights into how storage infrastructure is evolving in response to AI, cloud, and enterprise needs. She offers a clear view of the market dynamics, innovative trends, and the strategic role of open-source technology in shaping the future. Key topics: The origins and motivation behind Min.io’s development How data growth influ...

Discover how Yutori is revolutionizing web interactions through autonomous AI agents designed for digital and web-based tasks. In this episode, Abhishek shares insights into building agentic AI, the technical challenges, and the evolving landscape of AI-powered automation. Main insights: Yutori's founders come from Meta’s AI division, bringing top-tier expertise in AI and ML. The motivation be...

In this episode, Varun, co-founder of Yoodli, shares insights into how his startup leverages AI to enhance communication skills, from public speaking to enterprise sales training. Tune in to understand how AI can empower humans rather than replace them, and the strategic evolution from consumer to enterprise products. Key Topics: The origin story of Yoodli and its focus on helping people find thei...

Rethinking AI Compute Infrastructure: The TensorWave ApproachIn this episode, Jeff Tatarchuk, co-founder of TensorWave, shares how his deep industry experience and innovative mindset are transforming AI compute infrastructure. We explore how building specialized data centers, focusing on AMD GPUs, and creating flexible ecosystems are shaping the future of scalable AI. In this episode: The evolutio...

How Gong Built a $7B AI Category: From "Conversation Intelligence" to the Revenue Operating System Most sales teams fly blind. They rely on "gut feel" and "art" rather than data and science. Eilon Reshef (Co-founder & CPO of Gong) realized this in 2015 and built a platform that captures the reality of every customer interaction to drive predictable growth. In this...

In this episode of Startup Project , host Nataraj sits down with Andrew Bialecki, Co-founder and CEO of Klaviyo , to unpack one of the most capital-efficient growth stories in modern SaaS history. Klaviyo grew into a $7B+ public company while raising just $15M in total funding —a sharp contrast to today’s venture-backed growth playbooks. Klaviyo now powers the marketing and growth of thousands of...

In this episode of Startup Project, host Nataraj speaks with Ilya Levtov, Founder and CEO of CraftCo, an AI-powered platform designed to help organizations better understand and organize supplier information. The conversation focuses on how enterprises and public-sector organizations manage large supplier networks, bring together data from multiple systems, and use AI-driven tools to improve visib...

Discover how Cerebras is challenging NVIDIA with a fundamentally different approach to AI hardware and large-scale inference. In this episode of Startup Project , Nataraj sits down with Andrew Feldman , co-founder and CEO of Cerebras Systems, to discuss how the company built a wafer-scale AI chip from first principles. Andrew shares the origin story of Cerebras, why they chose to rethink chip arch...

Discover how Radical AI is revolutionizing material science using self-driving labs. About the episode: Nataraj hosts Joseph Krause, CEO of Radical AI, to explore how they're speeding up material R&D by combining AI, engineering, and robotics. Joseph shares his journey from material science to venture capital, highlighting Radical AI's mission to create a self-driving lab that autonomo...

Unlock the secrets to Decagon AI's $1.5 billion valuation and AI-powered customer support. Ashwin Sreenivas is the co-founder of Decagon AI, a company revolutionizing enterprise customer support with AI agents. Founded in 2023, Decagon has rapidly grown to a $1.5 billion valuation, automating support workflows for brands like Duolingo and Notion. Ashwin, previously co-founder of Helio (acquire...

Discover the evolving roles of traditional vs. new media in tech and gain insights into effective content creation strategies. About the episode: In this episode, Nataraj hosts Alex Konrad, founder and editor of Upstart Media, to explore the shifting dynamics of tech media. Alex shares his experiences at Forbes, defines the roles of traditional and new media, and discusses the challenges and oppor...

This week we are republishing one of our favourite conversations that didn't get much visibility when it first came out. About the episode: Nataraj hosts Pedro Domingos, a distinguished figure in AI and machine learning, to discuss the current state of AI, hype cycles, and future trends. Pedro shares insights from his early career, his widely-read book "The Master Algorithm," and his...

We are republishing one of our favorite episode with the co-founder of Momento this week, we will be publishing a brand new episode next week. Discover how a NASA engineer leveraged AWS to build a serverless caching solution. About the episode: Join Nataraj as he speaks with Khawaja Shams, co-founder and CEO of Momento, a serverless caching solution that just closed a $15 million Series A round. K...

Discover how webAI is revolutionizing AI by enabling powerful models to run directly on devices. About the episode: Nataraj chats with David Stout, founder of webAI, about bringing AI infrastructure to edge devices. David shares his journey from a Michigan farm to pioneering techniques for compressing AI models onto phones, laptops, and even airplanes. They discuss the importance of data privacy,...

In this episode, Nataraj welcomes Matt Martin, CEO of Clockwise, to explore the science of smart scheduling. Discover how Clockwise uses AI to optimize calendars, reduce meeting overload, and create more focused work time. Matt shares insights on balancing collaboration with individual productivity, the impact of remote work on meeting culture, and the future of AI-powered time management. Learn a...

Discover how Glean AI is transforming enterprise productivity with AI-powered search and intelligent agents. About the episode: Join Nataraj as he explores the evolution of enterprise AI with Arvind Jain, CEO of Glean. From its roots as an AI-powered search solution, Glean has transformed into a comprehensive AI agent platform, helping companies like Zapier, Carta, and Grammarly boost productivity...

### About the episode: Join Nataraj as he interviews Matt DeBergalis, CEO of Apollo GraphQL, about the evolution of GraphQL from an open-source project to a product company. Matt shares insights on building and scaling APIs, the challenges of transitioning open-source tech into a viable business, and how AI is reshaping API development. Discover how Apollo is helping companies of all sizes leverag...

In this episode of Startup Project, Nataraj interviews Ben Kus, CTO of Box, about the critical role of unstructured data in the AI revolution. They discuss the cost structures of adopting and building with AI, and how AI is transforming enterprise businesses. Ben shares Box's unique perspective, managing over an exabyte of data for 120,000 enterprise customers. Learn how AI can understand, automat...

About the Episode: This episode dives into AngelList's core products and how they strengthen the startup ecosystem. Goutham explains how AngelList sits at the center of founders, GPs, and LPs, providing tools and infrastructure to fuel innovation. He discusses the impact of AI on AngelList's operations, from streamlining fund deployment to providing deeper insights for investors. Goutham also shar...

About the episode: Join Nataraj as he explores the world of online advertising with Jared Siegal, founder and CEO of Aditude. Discover how programmatic advertising empowers publishers to scale their revenue and the evolving landscape of online monetization. They discuss the roles of different players in the ad industry, the impact of AI on search traffic, and the future of publishing. Gain insight...

Join Nataraj as he interviews Rish, the co-founder and CEO of Greyparrot, a company leveraging AI to revolutionize the recycling industry. Rish shares his journey from augmented reality to AI-powered waste management, detailing the challenges and opportunities in this space. Discover how Greyparrot's innovative technology brings transparency and efficiency to recycling, impacting the circular econ...

Join Nataraj as he sits down with Vijaye Raji, founder and CEO of Statsig, a platform revolutionizing product development with data-driven decision-making. Formerly a VP at Facebook and head of Facebook Seattle, Vijaye shares his journey from big tech to startup founder. About the Episode: This conversation explores Vijaye's transition from leading entertainment at Facebook to building Statsig, a...

Martin Mao is the co-founder and CEO of Chronosphere, an observability platform built for the modern containerized world. Prior to Chronosphere, Martin led the observability team at Uber, tackling the unique challenges of large-scale distributed systems. With a background as a technical lead at AWS, Martin brings unique experience in building scalable and reliable infrastructure. In this episode,...