Aravind Srinivas, the CEO and co-founder of Perplexity AI, is redefining the way the world searches for information. Born and raised in Chennai, Aravind showed early brilliance, eventually cracking IIT Madras, one of India’s most competitive engineering institutes. Driven by a fascination for Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, he went on to pursue his PhD at UC Berkeley, one of the world’s top research universities. His journey inspires millions of Indians dreaming of building world-class tech startups.
Learning From the Best AI Labs
Before Perplexity AI, Aravind worked at Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic, where he gained deep insights into large language models and advanced AI research. These experiences shaped his vision: creating a search engine that doesn’t just show links but delivers accurate, real-time, and cited answers. His idea was bold challenge trillion-dollar search engines like Google with a smarter, cleaner alternative.
Building Perplexity AI: A Game-Changer in Search
In 2022, Aravind launched Perplexity AI, a platform designed to provide instant answers instead of endless links. Competing against tech giants was no small feat funding was uncertain, and building a capable team was tough. Yet Aravind’s clarity of vision, relentless focus, and innovation-driven approach helped Perplexity grow rapidly. Its clean interface, fast answers, and reliability made it viral, capturing millions of daily users and attention from top global investors.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators
Today, Perplexity AI is changing how humans interact with information. With features like real-time search, AI-powered research tools, and multimodal answers, it sets new standards for search engines. Aravind Srinivas’ journey proves that courage, clarity, and persistence can take you from a small city in India to leading a global tech revolution.