$20B AI CEO: The ONLY trait for success in the AI era | Aravind Srinivas, Co-founder of Perplexity

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In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl with Marina Mogilko features an interview with Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming careers, education, and decision-making, while shifting power from corporations to individuals.

Founded in 2022, Perplexity has grown at remarkable speed - by 2025, the company reached a valuation of $20 billion, underscoring its role as one of the most influential players in the AI landscape.

Previous interview: https://youtu.be/e5utruJd6Gk?si=vST0ds2PCQh3CU9W

00:00 – Teaser
1:08 – The 3 qualities that helped Perplexity grow from $0 to $20B in just 3 years
2:20 – How to grow 3700% in a single year
3:44 – The role of brand awareness: why Perplexity partnered with Formula 1
5:58 – The tool every founder should know
7:37 – The first AI-powered browser
8:06 – Aravind demonstrates a killer Comet feature
10:42 – How Comet is changing paid advertising forever
11:20 – What businesses MUST do to survive in the era of AI agentic browsers
14:18 – AI can do what I’d pay $1,000 for — instantly
15:06 – Monetization that will be disrupted forever
19:09 – The first time AI actually protects you from Big Tech
20:07 – Which jobs will disappear because of AI
20:54 – How you can save your job in the AI era
22:50 – Will entry-level jobs disappear entirely?
23:33 – Does education still matter in the AI era — and what it can give you
26:24 – If Aravind were 18 today in the U.S., would he get a PhD?
27:40 – What you shouldn’t spend your time on
28:43 – The ONE thing you should bet on to be successful
30:29 – The main trait that defines who he is
31:07 – Is he really working 24/7?
33:13 – Top business niches for 2025
35:23 – “Do what you’re truly obsessed about”
37:00 – Aravind’s top 3 favorite apps
40:25 – When they will release the COMET app

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