

Gaurav Misra
Co-founder and CEO of Captions, an AI-powered video creation company. Previously a product leader at Snap.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 26min
How to win in the AI era: Ship a feature every week, embrace technical debt, ruthlessly cut scope, and create magic your competitors can't copy | Gaurav Misra (CEO and co-founder of Captions)
Gaurav Misra, CEO and Co-founder of Captions, shares his expertise on navigating the fast-paced world of AI-powered product development. He emphasizes the importance of shipping marketable features weekly to maintain user engagement. Gaurav discusses managing technical debt to outpace larger competitors and highlights Captions' 'secret roadmap' strategy for unexpected innovations. He reveals the lessons learned from accidentally neglecting a successful product and how Snap's design-driven approach influenced their product success.

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Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 5min
Gaurav Misra & Dwight Churchill - Building Captions - [Invest Like the Best, EP.405]
Gaurav Misra and Dwight Churchill, co-founders of Captions, discuss the exciting world of AI-powered video generation. They tackle the difference between bounded and unbounded AI problems, providing insights into creating sustainable businesses. The duo reveals that Hollywood-quality video generation could be just 18 months away and explains how their unique data flywheel contributes to rapid growth. They also highlight that building advanced AI products doesn’t necessarily require large teams, opening doors to innovations in the tech landscape.

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Jul 12, 2024 • 46min
Live at Tech Week: Delivering AI Products to Millions
Gaurav Misra, Cofounder and CEO of Captions; Carlos Reina, Chief Revenue Officer of ElevenLabs; and Laura Burkhauser, VP of Product at Descript, discuss the rapid advancements in AI products and their real-world implications. They highlight challenges in designing user-centric AI solutions and the importance of data quality in model performance. The trio also explores how AI is transforming video editing and marketing strategies, while emphasizing the need for innovative safeguards against misuse. Their insights unravel the complexities of integrating AI in today’s market.

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Jun 5, 2025 • 42min
This AI Does in 20 Minutes What Takes Video Teams 20 Days
Gaurav Misra, co-founder of Captions.ai, dives into the game-changing world of AI with the introduction of Mirage, a tool that transforms 20 days of video production into just 20 minutes. He discusses how AI-generated avatars could revolutionize branding for small businesses and the increase in virtual influencers on social media. Gaurav highlights the balance between AI and human creativity, offering practical insights into using AI for ads and product demos while creating high-quality, engaging content faster and cheaper than ever before.

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Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 13min
Empowering Millions of Creators with AI Video Editing | Gaurav Misra, CEO, Captions
Gaurav Misra, CEO of Captions, leads a company that empowers over 10 million creators with AI-driven video editing tools. He discusses how AI is revolutionizing video production, making it accessible for all. Gaurav shares the strategic vision that birthed Captions, differentiating it from giants like Adobe and Capcut. He highlights challenges in AI video editing, the importance of user experience, and the potential of AI to democratize content creation. Dive into the unique advantages of building such a startup in New York's flourishing tech scene.