Krish Ramineni Talks About AI, Meetings, and Staying Focused While Building

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Krish Ramineni, co-founder and CEO of Fireflies.ai. Krish has had an impressive journey—from being one of Microsoft’s youngest product managers to launching Fireflies, an AI-powered meeting assistant. He’s also been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and has guest lectured at Stanford on deep learning and machine learning.

We cover a lot in this conversation—how AI can enhance focus, how Krish avoids getting pulled into shiny object syndrome while building Fireflies, and what the future of AI-powered productivity looks like. If you’re curious about AI’s role in work and how to stay on track while scaling a business, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

Key Discussion Points

• How Fireflies.ai helps people focus on what matters by automating meeting notes.
• Why AI should seamlessly integrate into workflows instead of requiring users to change habits.
• The balance between quantitative and qualitative work—and how AI can enhance both.
• How Krish resisted distractions and stayed committed to building Fireflies.ai instead of pivoting too soon.
• The role of AI in streamlining meetings and reducing unnecessary communication overhead.
• The challenge of maintaining focus while scaling a tech startup.
• Where AI is headed next and how people can leverage it for both efficiency and creativity.

This conversation is a must-listen if you’re interested in AI’s practical applications, how to use it to free up mental space, and what it takes to stay focused in an industry that’s always shifting.

Links Worth Exploring

• Connect with Krish: LinkedIn | Instagram
• Check out Fireflies.ai: Click here
• Learn more about Krish's story: Read it here
• Related Conversation: Episode 525: Mat Ellis Talks About Balancing Productivity and Personal Connection with AI
• Related Blog Post: The Speed of Right

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