Indian-origin CEO of billion-dollar company reveals about his ‘great conversation’ with PM Modi

Aravind Srinivas, the co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, a billion-dollar artificial intelligence company, recently had the opportunity to meet India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Sharing his experience on X (formerly Twitter), Aravind expressed his excitement and admiration for the PM’s vision and engagement with technology.

“Had the honour to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji,” Aravind wrote. He revealed that their discussion focused on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its adoption, not just in India but globally. He further expressed his admiration for Modi’s forward-thinking approach, stating, “Modi Ji’s dedication to staying updated on the topic and his remarkable vision for the future” was deeply inspiring. Aravind concluded his post with a photo of himself shaking hands with PM Modi, both smiling at the camera.

The post quickly went viral, drawing attention from users on social media. Many joked and congratulated him, appreciating the recognition he received. One user humorously remarked, “Indian parents are finally happy now, I think.” Another added, “Congratulations! Hard work pays off.” A third commenter enthusiastically wrote, “CONGRATS!!! I can’t wait to see all of India use Perplexity.”