

Vaibhav Gupta - BAML and AI-First Tools
20 snips Mar 27, 2025
Vaibhav Gupta, Co-founder of Boundary and former AI innovator at Google and Microsoft, discusses the evolution of AI tools and the nuances of programming languages. The conversation kicks off with a fun chat about Austin's taco culture. Gupta delves into the innovative BAML programming language and its role in optimizing large language models. He also tackles the significance of effective AI prompts and the balance between personal voice and technology in writing, all while sharing insights about the startup journey and the future of tech communities.
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Taco Joint Memories
- Vaibhav and Joe reminisce about enjoying breakfast tacos in Austin, Texas, during a previous visit.
- They discuss the rising cost of tacos, from $0.75 to $3.
DE Shaw Sweatpants
- Joe recalls seeing Vaibhav in DE Shaw sweatpants, which impressed him.
- Vaibhav expresses his preference for comfortable work attire and plans for his team's merchandise.
Assembly Programming
- Vaibhav discusses his work on real-time 3D reconstruction at Microsoft and Google.
- He describes building these systems mostly in assembly, even on custom chips.