RiskReversal Pod Perplexity Making Google a Paranoid Android with CEO Aravind Srinivas and Ann Bordetsky of NEA | Okay, Computer.
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Mar 5, 2024 
Discussion on Perplexity's competition with other chatbots, Elon Musk suing Open AI, Apple & Google missing out on the AI rally, and enterprise chatbots impacting jobs. Insights on Perplexity CEO's background, reinventing search, taking share from Google, revenue sources, and Silicon Valley vibes.
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Arvind's Journey
- Arvind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity, was drawn to the Bay Area and AI research.
- He was inspired by Google's founders, academics turned entrepreneurs.
Perplexity's Funding
- Perplexity initially pitched for $10-15 million but NEA encouraged them to take $20 million.
- NEA viewed Perplexity as a new version of Wikipedia or Reddit, not a direct Google competitor.
Perplexity's Approach
- Perplexity offers direct answers to user questions with cited sources, unlike traditional keyword searches.
- It aims to provide a trustworthy, conversational experience.