When Perplexity AI co-founder Aravind Srinivas recently appeared on Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath’s WTF Online podcast, Kamath unexpectedly proposed interning at Perplexity AI for three months, even offering to work for free.
Nikhil Kamath wants to intern at Perplexity
Kamath asked, “Do you think it might be possible for me to intern at Perplexity, work for maybe three months, free of charge?”
Srinivas initially responded with amusement, pointing out that Kamath was far too accomplished for such a role.
But the Zerodha boss insisted that his request was sincere, explaining that he wanted to immerse himself in AI and felt he was not learning enough in his current routine.
Srinivas welcomed the idea, saying it would be an honour to have Kamath on board. Kamath added that he might show up at Perplexity within the next 30 days to pester Srinivas daily.
In the podcast, Srinivas reflected on his brief internship in Bengaluru, where he had spent three weeks working in Koramangala. Despite working in one of the city’s busiest hubs, he admitted to barely exploring the area, as he was entirely focused on work. Looking back, he felt he had missed an opportunity to explore the city.
About Bengaluru’s traffic, he remarked, “I hear it’s even worse now.”
However, he found the city’s climate far more comfortable. "I do remember the weather was awesome compared to Chennai. I think the weather was much better," he said.
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