Ajay Mehta
Co-founder of Portola, the creators of Tolan—an AI companion app offering personalized experiences. Passionate about AI's potential to revolutionize consumer apps.
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Apr 2, 2025 • 57min
Fueling Growth with AI and Viral Product Features — Ajay Mehta, Portola
Ajay Mehta, co-founder of Portola, discusses the exciting potential of AI in app development. He shares insights on how generative AI enabled the creation of Tolan, a personalized AI companion app. Ajay emphasizes the importance of monetization in refining product clarity and how TikTok can amplify growth with user-generated content. He also highlights the significance of engaging character design for app recognition and user retention, advocating for a blend of creativity and technology to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
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May 15, 2025 • 56min
How Tolan Built a Viral AI Companion
Ajay Mehta, cofounder and president of Portola, discusses the viral AI companion app Tolan. Tolan, designed as a Pixar-like alien friend, has captivated Gen-Z women by providing emotional support and relationship advice. Ajay reveals how Tolan's surprise memory feature creates deep emotional connections with users. He also explains the power of TikTok in driving the app's explosive growth and the transition from a paywall to a freemium model to enhance user experience and community building.
