Co-founder / Perplexity AI / Databricks / Laude Ventures
Andy Konwinski is a serial co-founder in the AI and data space, having co-founded Databricks, Perplexity AI, and Laude Ventures. He is known for his early contributions to Apache Spark and his work on artificial intelligence, data, and software infrastructure. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from UC Berkeley and co-teaches a seminar on "Research to Startups."
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Core technical and professional competencies inferred from his serial co-founder roles and contributions to major open-source projects.
Andy Konwinski is a serial co-founder of Databricks, Perplexity AI, and Laude Ventures, holding a PhD from UC Berkeley.
Yes, he has been a co-founder at Databricks since January 2013, maintaining his involvement with the company.
Perplexity AI, which he co-founded in August 2022, recently achieved a valuation of $14 Billion.
Laude Ventures, co-founded in 2024, operates a venture capital fund with $100 Million under management.
He earned his PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, completing his studies in December 2012.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Associate's degree
Artificial Intelligence, Data Infrastructure, Large Language Models, Search Technology
Venture Capital, Startup Ecosystem, Academic Research, Open Source Software
Visionary, Serial Co-founder, Academic, Data-Driven, Impact-Focused
Research to Startups, Technology Commercialization, Open Source Contribution
Male 75.0%, Female 25.0%
35-54 (45.0%), 25-34 (30.0%), 55+ (15.0%)
US (40.0%), IN (15.0%), GB (10.0%), CA (5.0%)
San Francisco (5.0%), New York (3.0%), London (2.0%)
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