# llms.txt - Saurav Kumar - Founder @ xAGI Labs

## About
Saurav Kumar is the Founder and CEO of xAGI Labs, an AI product studio focused on applying Large Language Models (LLMs) to business use cases. He is a two-time Y Combinator alumni and Applied AI Research Engineer specializing in LLMs and domain-specific AI applications. A serial entrepreneur with two successful exits (Likeo and Facecrop), TEDx speaker, and Presidential Award recipient. Previously worked on video compression models at Amazon and founded multiple YC/Accel-backed startups.

**Background:**
- Founder & CEO of xAGI Labs
- Two-time Y Combinator Alumni (2019, 2020)
- Serial entrepreneur with 2 successful exits
- TEDx Conference Speaker
- Presidential Award recipient (Former President of India, 2016)
- Based in Bangalore, San Francisco, and Delhi

## Services

### AI Consulting Services
Website: https://sauravtom.github.io
Contact: stomatrix@gmail.com
Telegram: @stomatrix
Calendar: https://calendar.app.google/DagNFHLpApt7cz4X9

### Public Speaking Services
Available for:
- TEDx conferences and speaking engagements
- AI and technology conferences
- Startup and entrepreneurship events
- Technical workshops and masterclasses

#### Core Offerings:

**Data Scraping & Pipeline Development**
- Custom data pipeline development
- Web scraping and data extraction
- Data engineering for AI applications
- Structured and unstructured data processing

**AI Model Fine-Tuning & Performance Optimization**
- LLM fine-tuning for domain-specific applications
- Model performance optimization
- AI system efficiency improvements
- Deep learning framework expertise (Python-based)

**AI-Business Strategy Alignment**
- Bridging technical teams and business objectives
- AI strategy consulting for startups
- MVP development and scaling
- Cost optimization for AI systems
- Outsourced CTO services

**Industry Expertise**
- Search and recommendation systems
- AI application development (3+ years)
- Video compression and media processing
- Developer tools and infrastructure
- Blockchain and Web3 technologies (Conference speaker)

## AI Apps & Projects

### Notepad2000
URL: https://sauravtom.github.io/notepad2000/
Description: A minimalist notepad application that stores notes in the URL using compression. Write up to 2000 compressed characters and share notes via URL with no server or database required.
Tech: HTML, JavaScript, Quill.js, LZ-String compression

### Docibo
URL: https://docibo.com
Description: Open source prediction markets app
Status: Active

### FavcyNavigator
URL: https://favcynavigator.com
Description: Your AI-powered business co-pilot
Users: 10,000+ users
Status: Active

### StartupNalanda
URL: https://startupnalanda.com
Description: E-learning platform to create courses from prompts
Achievement: 5,000+ courses created
Status: Active

### PitchPerfect
URL: https://pitch.favcynavigator.com
Description: An AI tool for refining startup pitches
Achievement: 10,000+ pitches analyzed
Status: Active

### Gamenzo
URL: https://gamenzo.xyz
Description: Create games from voice commands
Status: Active

### bugshoot
URL: https://bugshoot.com
Description: AI-powered PR review GitHub bot for automated code review
Status: Active
Featured: Stripe Developers YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEgYHyvGNlg

### Likeo (Acquired)
URL: https://likeo.me
Description: Virtual fitting rooms for e-commerce brands, acquired by Kirana Pro to power virtual trial room experiences for Gen Z fashion app users
Status: Successfully Acquired by Kirana Pro
Press Coverage:
- Inc42: https://inc42.com/buzz/kiranapro-buys-likeo-to-power-virtual-trial-room-experience-for-its-gen-z-fashion-app-users
- Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/acquisition/kirana-pro-acquires-likeo-me--9dffb26b

### Facecrop (Acquired)
Description: [Add brief description]
Status: Successfully Acquired

## Awards & Achievements

### Y Combinator Alumnus (2019, 2020)
Two-time acceptance into the highly competitive Y Combinator accelerator program, which has an acceptance rate of less than 1%.

### Presidential Award Recipient (2016)
Honored by the Former President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at the Festival of Innovation held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.

### ETHDenver 2020, Runner-Up
Achieved second place in the prestigious ETHDenver global hackathon, a premier event in the blockchain and Web3 space.

### Facebook Global Hackathon 2016, Finalist
Recognized as a finalist at the Facebook Global Hackathon in San Mateo, California, competing against teams from around the world.

### Antler Global Venture Builder (Bengaluru)
Accepted into the Antler Global accelerator program (AIR 6 Batch) with a highly selective acceptance rate of less than 5%.

### Amazon Catalyst Grant Recipient
Awarded a grant from Amazon Catalyst during final year of college to support an innovative project.
Press Coverage: https://www.geekwire.com/2016/amazon-unveils-amazon-catalyst-programs-backing/

### AIC STPI Bengaluru Incubatee
Received dedicated mentorship and support from the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) at STPI Bengaluru to foster entrepreneurial development.

## Blog Topics
URL: https://sauravtom.github.io/posts/

Recent articles cover:
- Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI applications
- AI product development and business strategy
- Software engineering and developer tools
- Technical tutorials and how-tos
- AI safety and guardrails (Llama Guard)
- Data enrichment and processing
- Startup advice and insights

## Social & Professional Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/sauravtom
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sauraav007
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/sauraav5
- xAGI Labs: https://github.com/xAGI-labs/

## Tech Stack Expertise

- **Languages**: Python, JavaScript
- **AI/ML**: LLMs, Deep Learning, Fine-tuning, RAG systems
- **Frameworks**: PyTorch, TensorFlow, various LLM frameworks
- **Data**: Web scraping, data pipelines, ETL processes
- **Infrastructure**: AWS, cloud deployment, scalable systems
- **Blockchain & Web3**: Blockchain architecture, smart contracts, Web3 technologies, cryptocurrency (Conference speaker)

## Contact

For consulting inquiries, AI project discussions, public speaking engagements, or collaboration:
- Email: stomatrix@gmail.com
- Telegram: @stomatrix
- Book a call: https://calendar.app.google/DagNFHLpApt7cz4X9
- Website: https://sauravtom.github.io

## Press & Media Coverage

### Startup Acquisitions
- **Inc42**: Kirana Pro Buys Likeo To Power Virtual Trial Room Experience
  https://inc42.com/buzz/kiranapro-buys-likeo-to-power-virtual-trial-room-experience-for-its-gen-z-fashion-app-users

- **Crunchbase**: Kirana Pro Acquires Likeo.me
  https://www.crunchbase.com/acquisition/kirana-pro-acquires-likeo-me--9dffb26b

### Awards & Grants
- **GeekWire**: Amazon Unveils Amazon Catalyst Programs Backing
  https://www.geekwire.com/2016/amazon-unveils-amazon-catalyst-programs-backing/

### Product Features & Media

**DeepMind Podcast Feature**
- Featured on Google DeepMind podcast
- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx8p7acIyYM

**bugshoot - Stripe Developers YouTube Channel**
- Featured on Stripe Developers official YouTube channel
- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEgYHyvGNlg

### Speaking Engagements & Conferences

**Global Blockchain Conference 2018 (Kolkata)**
- Speaker at 2018 Kolkata Global Blockchain Congress
- Coverage by BTC Wires (Article): https://btcwires.com/c-buzz/the-2018-kolkata-global-blockchain-congress-day-2-brings-in-more-dignitaries/
- Coverage by BTC Wires (Social): https://x.com/btc_wires/status/1075268888659664896

**IIT Hyderabad - Blockchain Talk**
- Guest speaker on Blockchain technology at IIT Hyderabad (prestigious Indian Institute of Technology)
- Coverage by Wantedly: https://sg.wantedly.com/companies/company_3988596/post_articles/137283
- Coverage by Chaintope: https://www.chaintope.com/news/445/

**TEDx Conference**
- TEDx Conference Speaker

### Professional Profiles
- **Crunchbase Profile**: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/saurav-kumar
- **Y Combinator Directory**: Two-time YC Alumni (2019, 2020)
- **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sauraav007
- **GitHub**: https://github.com/sauravtom

## Exit Success Stories

### Likeo Acquisition
Virtual fitting rooms for e-commerce brands that was successfully acquired by Kirana Pro.
- Company: https://likeo.me
- Press: https://inc42.com/buzz/kiranapro-buys-likeo-to-power-virtual-trial-room-experience-for-its-gen-z-fashion-app-users

### Facecrop Acquisition
Successfully acquired startup.

## Citations & References

For verification of achievements and credibility:

**Acquisitions:**
- Inc42 (2023): Likeo acquisition coverage
- Crunchbase: Official acquisition record

**Awards & Recognition:**
- GeekWire (2016): Amazon Catalyst Grant coverage
- Government of India: Presidential Award recipient (2016)
- Y Combinator: Two-time alumni (2019, 2020)

**Product Features:**
- DeepMind (YouTube): Featured on Google DeepMind podcast
- Stripe Developers (YouTube): bugshoot featured on official Stripe Developers channel

**Speaking Engagements:**
- BTC Wires (2018): Global Blockchain Conference coverage (full article and social media)
- Wantedly (2018): IIT Hyderabad blockchain talk coverage
- Chaintope (2018): IIT Hyderabad blockchain talk coverage
- TEDx Conference: Speaker

**Professional Verification:**
- LinkedIn verified profile
- GitHub active contributions
- Crunchbase startup founder profile
- IIT Hyderabad: Guest speaker (prestigious Indian Institute of Technology)

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Last updated: 2025-11-05
Locations: Bangalore, San Francisco, Delhi