From running diagnostics on complex cloud systems to drafting proposals on a time crunch, here is how some startup CEOs are using AI in their lives.
Vipul Ved Prakash
Vipul Ved Prakash, cofounder and CEO of Together AI, actively uses AI for a wide range of tasks including product design (referred to as "vibe coding"), legal contract analysis for complex agreements with data centers and clients, and quickly learning new topics. His company also leverages AI to identify and diagnose most operational problems across their extensive data centers and GPU infrastructure, often more effectively than humans.
Arvind Jain
Arvind Jain, cofounder and CEO of Glean, an AI-powered enterprise search and workplace productivity platform, frequently uses his own product. He has shifted his workflow to first consider if Glean can perform a task, viewing it as a 'coworker.' For instance, he used AI to generate a first draft of a partnership proposal for a cloud hyperscaler in one minute, a process that traditionally would have taken two weeks and involved multiple team members.
Daniel Yanisse
Daniel Yanisse, cofounder and CEO of Checkr, an AI-driven background check company, uses AI primarily from an engineering perspective for 'vibe coding.' Recognizing that non-technical staff can struggle with coding roadblocks, he has established 'AI solutions engineers' to support them. He recommends Lovable for coding beginners, Replit for those with some technical comfort, and Cursor as his preferred tool for engineers, with plans to integrate ClaudeCode.
