Possible R.I.P. Computer Keyboard (1964 – 2025)
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Dec 3, 2025 
Tanay Kothari, Founder and CEO of Wispr Flow, shares insights on a future where voice replaces keyboards as the primary interface. As a child, Tanay built one of the first voice assistants, paving the way for his innovative AI product used by many Fortune 500 companies today. He discusses how voice enhances accessibility, emotional connection, and user engagement while showcasing a thrilling live demo comparing voice typing to traditional typing. Tanay envisions a world where technology encourages human presence and interaction, transforming how we communicate.
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Secret Night Coding Spark
- Tanay describes secretly coding at night from age ten and obsessively building toward Jarvis-style assistants.
- That childhood obsession set him on a path to founding Whisper.
Early Voice Assistant Startup
- Tanay built one of the world's first voice assistants as a child and reached 2.5 million users quickly.
- Google later removed the app, which pushed him to keep building many more products through adolescence.
Voice Removes Cognitive Friction
- Typing creates cognitive friction that interrupts the flow of thought and creativity.
- Voice removes format and spelling distractions, letting ideas pour out naturally.
