I am Ankit. Some people also know me as AKP. I am currently researching and solving “boring but critical” enterprise problems using SOTA AI models. I work closely with early users across PE-owned companies and profitable mid-sized businesses.

I previously founded OSlash (backed by Accel) where we built an AI-powered search assistant used by teams at Disney, Twitch, and Coda. Before that, I worked at Zoho for six years building their low-code development platform.

I live in San Francisco now, building my next startup.

I have a wide range of interests, many of which are at least somewhat useful for software product development and delivery.

Some Things I Believe

Agency is a superpower. Most of the things I’m most proud of came from just doing the thing instead of asking for permission or waiting for the perfect moment.

Most people would rather ask questions, debate, and analyze. But most decisions are two-way doors—you can always change course. I’ve found that taking initiative is usually rewarded, even when you’re not completely sure.

You don’t get things right on the internet. What you do is you launch and you learn and you iterate. That comes down to speed and it comes down to just doing it.

Shipping fast is required. Move faster. Iteration speed often makes up for mistakes. Most things that stop you from shipping are made up.

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What I’m Reading

Check out my bookshelf for books I’m currently reading and recommend.

How I Learn

I feel alive when I teach. My most eager and voracious student is myself .

I’m a huge fan of Anki and spaced repetition. I create flashcards for almost everything I consume—books, podcasts, articles. You can browse all my flashcard decks here and see what I’m learning in my learning log .

Tools & Recommendations

I’ve compiled my favorite podcasts, newsletters, and software on a dedicated page.