Missed IIT by 0.01, rejected by MIT: Meet Perplexity’s Aravind Srinivas

Aravind Srinivas overcame significant educational hurdles after failing to meet the cut-off at IIT Madras. Taking charge of his learning, he self-taught programming and excelled in competitive challenges. Following successful internships at top AI research facilities, he co-founded Perplexity AI in 2022. Now, at just a young age, he boasts a remarkable net worth of $2.1 billion, showcasing his unwavering resilience and hard work.