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Episode Synopsis
Harshad Saykhedkar shares his background and past experiences in the AI/ML field, including working at Slack and Astro. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from hardware to software engineering and the importance of effective communication in remote work settings. Harshad also talks about the acquisition of Astro by Slack and the learnings he gained from working in a US-based company. He then dives into the early days of building xAmbit AI, the decision to quit his full-time job, and the iterative process of finding the right product-market fit. Harshad explains the architectural decisions made for Xambit AI and the roadmap for the company's future. In this conversation, Harshad discusses the work being done at xAmbit AI and their focus on building AI applications in-house. He also mentions his passion for teaching AI and mathematics to others. The conversation then shifts to the target market of xAmbit AI and their plans for expansion. Finally, the conversation concludes with closing remarks and appreciation for the podcast.
Takeaways
Effective communication is crucial in remote work settings, especially when working with cross-cultural teams.
Working in a US-based company can provide valuable experience and exposure to different perspectives and feedback.
Building a startup requires taking a leap of faith and being open to iterating on ideas and pivoting when necessary.
Architectural decisions should prioritize security, scalability, and the ability to understand and control the technology stack.
xAmbit AI aims to automate and improve workflows in finance and legal industries using AI, with a focus on building real solutions for real problems. xAmbit AI focuses on building AI applications in-house and welcomes those interested in working with Rust and PyTorch to reach out to them.
Harshad has a passion for teaching AI and mathematics and has conducted workshops on these topics.
xAmbit AI currently targets the Indian market and plans to achieve product-market fit in India before expanding globally.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:21 Past Experiences
05:04 Learnings from Previous Jobs
09:11 Working in a Remote Setting
12:32 Acquisition of Astro by Slack
19:12 Starting Exambit AI
20:26 Considerations in quitting to do your own startup full-time
25:11 Building Xambit AI
30:32 Architectural Decisions
39:24 Product and Technical Roadmap
41:35 Building In-House and Teaching AI
42:47 Target Market and Expansion Plans
43:48 Closing Remarks
This episode is also available as podcast on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
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Takeaways
Effective communication is crucial in remote work settings, especially when working with cross-cultural teams.
Working in a US-based company can provide valuable experience and exposure to different perspectives and feedback.
Building a startup requires taking a leap of faith and being open to iterating on ideas and pivoting when necessary.
Architectural decisions should prioritize security, scalability, and the ability to understand and control the technology stack.
xAmbit AI aims to automate and improve workflows in finance and legal industries using AI, with a focus on building real solutions for real problems. xAmbit AI focuses on building AI applications in-house and welcomes those interested in working with Rust and PyTorch to reach out to them.
Harshad has a passion for teaching AI and mathematics and has conducted workshops on these topics.
xAmbit AI currently targets the Indian market and plans to achieve product-market fit in India before expanding globally.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:21 Past Experiences
05:04 Learnings from Previous Jobs
09:11 Working in a Remote Setting
12:32 Acquisition of Astro by Slack
19:12 Starting Exambit AI
20:26 Considerations in quitting to do your own startup full-time
25:11 Building Xambit AI
30:32 Architectural Decisions
39:24 Product and Technical Roadmap
41:35 Building In-House and Teaching AI
42:47 Target Market and Expansion Plans
43:48 Closing Remarks
This episode is also available as podcast on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
This episode's sponsor is 10xBluejay, Shift Left Incident Management Powered by AI. If you aren't using them, you are missing out!! It automatically handles the creation of alerts and adds a ton of intelligence to them going forward! Request a demo from them TODAY!
Find Bhavin Doshi on other platforms:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkdonline/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PakkaNimbu
Telegram: https://t.me/pakkanimbu
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@pakkanimbu
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