Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech Leaders S11 Bonus: Gaurav Bhattacharya, Jeeva AI
Jul 10, 2025
Gaurav Bhattacharya, Co-founder and CEO of Jeeva AI, shares his inspiring journey from New Delhi to building superhuman agent AI for sales. He discusses his early fascination with programming and pivoting from healthcare to tech entrepreneurship. Gaurav explores the challenges of developing a sales tool that offers hyper-personalized outreach and the importance of trust and teamwork in building an effective startup. He also reflects on the lessons learned in entrepreneurship, emphasizing empathy and long-term commitment to success.
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Chrome Extension Failure and Pivot
- Gaurav's team initially built a Chrome extension for their sales tool but faced performance issues.
- They switched to a native Gmail integration after users rejected the slow extension.
Rapid Hypothesis-Driven Development
- Gaurav’s team runs rapid product hypothesis cycles instead of fixed roadmaps.
- One engineer prototypes and sells ideas monthly to quickly test and prioritize features.
Hire Fast-Moving Trusted Talent
- Hire people with proven speed, high agency, and trusted reputations from your network.
- Prioritize hiring those who have worked with you before or come recommended by trusted contacts.