Ayush Garg on Transforming Research with AnswerThis.io

Join Ayush Garg, founder of AnswerThis.io, as he shares his journey from building tools at 14 to scaling businesses in Singapore and presenting to the president. Now a student at the University of Richmond, Ayush is focused on transforming the research process with AnswerThis—a platform that uses AI to help users quickly extract insights from research papers. In this episode, he introduces AnswerThis, talks about AI’s growth and impact on industries like healthcare and education, and addresses trust issues in AI. He also shares insights on his Startup World Cup experience, monetization strategies, and future plans. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with a young entrepreneur shaping the future! Chapters: (0:00) Introduction and casual banter (1:00) StreamYard's new pricing and subscription service models (3:17) Ayush Garg's perspective on money, capitalism, and his startup journey (12:04) AnswerThis: Functionality and research paper relevance (17:57) Long-term vision and AI's impact on AnswerThis (21:52) Growth and future of the AI industry (25:09) AI's energy demands and societal implications (27:50) AI's influence on healthcare and professional interfacing (31:46) Trust and challenges in AI's legal and healthcare applications (34:23) The rise of verticalized AI solutions (37:16) AI integration in education (42:29) Evolution of higher education and personal educational value (50:21) Startup World Cup experience and opportunity seizing (56:22) Monetization and customer churn management (1:00:53) Closing remarks and future plans Guest links: https://answerthis.io ABOUT THE SHOW: Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. ABOUT THE HOSTS: Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd. Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with reswources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/