Hi, I'm Advait.
I'm working on Companion to explore hardware,
software, and new kinds of interfaces that make AI feel personal.
Before that, I memorized my dad's credit card to start a reselling business in
high school, built an AI tutor with 2M+ users, worked on wearables at MIT Media Lab, and did YC with Friday, an AI email assistant startup.
I grew up in India, Japan, and the
United States and have lived in over 15 homes. I did not have much stability, so I spent most of my time chasing my
curiosity. I borrowed books from neighbors, learned abacus, earned a black belt in
Taekwondo, practiced calligraphy, made art, taught myself piano, and played competitive chess.
I spent a year asking for things I expected people to say no to. I ended up modeling in a magazine,
giving a commencement
speech to 10,000 people, spending a month at Stanford attending
lectures, and getting Sam Altman to sign my O1 visa.
I call myself a disciple
of experience because I learn by doing things, being wrong,
and trying again.
I'm in San Francisco and love meeting new people, so feel free to reach out.
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