From wild idea to world-changing product—how do today's groundbreaking AI innovations actually happen? Join Mayfield's Vijay Reddy on AI Pathfinders for intimate conversations with the brilliant minds commercializing AI. Each episode takes you behind the scenes with founders, developers, and researchers who've successfully navigated the journey from concept to market, revealing their unexpected challenges, pivotal decisions, and breakthrough moments. Whether you're building your own AI startup or fascinated by emerging technology, these candid discussions offer insider access to the pioneers building the future of AI.
In this episode of AI Pathfinders, Karthik Narasimhan shares his journey into the world of AI, discussing pivotal moments that shaped his career, including his work on the GPT paper at OpenAI. He emphasizes the importance of connecting language and decision-making in AI research and the evolution of AI agents. Karthik offers advice for aspiring researchers and discusses the need for big dreams in AI. He navigates the current hype cycle, the challenges of building reliable AI agents, and the future of human-agent collaboration. The conversation concludes with insights on communication protocols and identifying open spaces in AI applications.
