Forward Obsessed Tanay Kothari: Building the Next Generation of Personal AI // #63
Apr 3, 2025
Tanay Kothari, CEO and co-founder of Wispr Flow, shares his journey from a coding prodigy in Delhi to innovating voice AI in Silicon Valley. He discusses the evolution of voice technology and the importance of design over engineering. Tanay reveals challenges of building startups, including fundraising and team dynamics. He also delves into the generational shift towards voice interaction, emphasizing its potential to redefine communication. Expect insights on entrepreneurial resilience and the future of tech from a true product enthusiast!
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Self-taught Coder Inspired by Jarvis
- At age nine, Tanay Kothari taught himself to code after being told he was too young to understand senior coders. - Inspired by Iron Man's Jarvis, he aimed to build a voice-first operating system from age ten.
Teen Builds Viral Music Platform
- Tanay built Convert.cc, a viral music discovery platform, growing to 2.5 million users as a young teenager. - Google issued a cease and desist for YouTube video conversions, but he kept building despite the setback.
Master the Skill of Learning
- Learn how to learn quickly by reading and deeply understanding material. - Focus on making learning feel fun to fuel continuous mastery and success.
