Avi Schiffmann
Known for his innovative tech projects, discussing the launch of 'Friend,' an AI-powered pendant.
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Dec 30, 2024 • 49min
"Y Combinator Is Overrated" - Inside the brain of this 20-Year-Old Who Built Multiple Viral Products
Avi Schiffmann, the 20-year-old founder of friend.com, discusses his journey as a young tech innovator known for creating viral products. He critiques traditional startup philosophies, particularly Y Combinator, advocating for originality in entrepreneurship over mere competition. Avi emphasizes the need for 'Memory as a Service' in AI chatbots and highlights confidence and personal growth as key components of success. He also explores the balance of life, creative inspirations, and the importance of defining new market categories in tech.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 3h 10min
Trae Stephens, Ashlee Vance, Avi Schiffmann, Shaan Puri, Justin Mares, Max Meyer, Everything is Computer
This discussion features Avi Schiffmann, founder of Friend.com, who delves into the future of AI companions. Ashlee Vance, a journalist and tech expert, critiques Apple's recent challenges with innovation and Siri. Max Meyer sheds light on the intersection of technology and American culture, while Justin Mares discusses health entrepreneurship hurdles. Shaan Puri shares insights on startup dynamics, and Trae Stephens emphasizes the crucial role of defense tech in societal development, exploring innovation's duality of promise and responsibility.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 3h 11min
AI Adoption Trending Down for Large Companies, OpenAI Backs AI Animated Feature Film, China's Smart Glasses Domination | Avi Schiffmann, Sunny Madra, Scott Wu, Ara Kharazian, Zach Lloyd, Alex Cohen, Mati Staniszewski, Daniel Kao
In this engaging discussion, Avi Schiffmann, the creator of 'Friend,' addresses critiques of his AI companion device, emphasizing its goal to foster user confidence rather than being a mere sycophant. Sunny Madra from Groq sheds light on the U.S. President's support for tech innovation amid rising AI adoption challenges. Alex Cohen of Hello Patient shares insights on the hurdles of conversational AI in healthcare, while Mati Staniszewski announces a significant tender offer for ElevenLabs, underlining the shifting landscape of AI startups.
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Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 48min
LIVE FROM NEW YORK: Ramp's Valuation Reaches $22.5B, Figma Going Public, The Personal Superintelligence Debate | Eric Glyman, Avi Schiffmann
Eric Glyman, co-founder and CEO of Ramp, shares insights on the company's impressive valuation of $22.5 billion following a $500 million funding round. He discusses the integration of AI in financial operations, emphasizing efficiency and cost-saving. Avi Schiffmann, known for his innovative tech projects, introduces 'Friend,' an AI-powered pendant aimed at providing emotional support. He highlights positive feedback and future plans, including a feature film to promote the product. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on technology and finance.
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Mar 22, 2023 • 51min
EP 18 Avi Schiffmann: Internet Activism, Dropping out of Harvard, Using Code for Good
Omar Waseem (@omarwasm) and Vishal Kolar (@vishalkolr) sit down with Avi Schiffmann (@AviSchiffmann), founder of Internet Activism, to talk about how he created the most used coronavirus tracker during the height of the pandemic, his mission to build the largest humanitarian nonprofit in the digital space, the meaning of life, dropping out of Harvard, lego sets, Dune, and more...
The Dock is a Founders, Inc. show. Learn more about Founders, Inc. at:
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Links:
· Avi's Twitter
· Internet Activism
· The Dock
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:26 - Why he chose to Build Non-Profits
12:08 - The Purpose Behind Internet Activism
18:30 - The Problem with Charitable Foundations
25:24 - His Process Behind Hiring Startup Talent
32:45 - His Passion for Design
42:30 - Why Money Doesn’t Motivate Him
