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AI Parenting Institute Podcast

AI Parenting Institute Podcast

By: Rayyan Ali
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Hello and welcome to the AI Parenting Institute! I’m your host, Rayyan Ali.

Our mission on this podcast is to bridge the gap between today’s leading AI experts and the parents and teens who are shaping the world tomorrow.

We're here to have conversations that help us build a future of responsible innovation, together.

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  • Privacy is Dead: How a $YC Startup Found Karpathy's Anonymous Reddit Account

    Privacy is Dead: How a $YC Startup Found Karpathy's Anonymous Reddit Account
    Dec 22 2025

    What happens when a 20-year-old builds an AI that can "know anything about anyone"??

    Michael Fanous didn't just create another AI startup, he built something that found Andrej Karpathy's secret Reddit account, shocking the entire AI community, the former Tesla AI director had been posting anonymously for years... until Nine AI found him. In this episode, Michael walks us through:

    • How Nine AI's agents crawl millions of websites to build context on anyone
    • The exact process that uncovered Karpathy's anonymous Reddit persona
    • Why AI agents need deep personal context to work effectively
    • The "cold start problem" and how Nine solves it for productivity tools
    • What your teenager's digital footprint really looks like (spoiler: it's permanent)
    • How brands will target you in 2030 based on life events they predict
    • One simple thing parents should do THIS WEEK to protect their kids online

    The uncomfortable truth: Privacy as we knew it is over. Every Reddit comment, every Instagram post, every "anonymous" account can be traced back. Michael's building something incredibly powerful, but are we ready for it?

    Find Rayyan:

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIParentingInstitute

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04rVPTbIla73sVxPL?si=96d802812f384582

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-parenting-institute-podcast/id1843665900

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayyanali_api/

    Newsletter: https://substack.com/@aiparentinginstitute

    Michael’s:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfanous1/

    Nyne.ai: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyne-ai/

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    19 mins
  • Breathing Easier: How One Teen’s Invention is Tackling Air Quality

    Breathing Easier: How One Teen’s Invention is Tackling Air Quality
    Dec 15 2025

    When air pollution kills over 7 million people annually, most people complain. Akshaj Khetarpal decided to patent a solution at 18.

    In this episode of the AI Parenting Institute, we sit down with Akshaj Khetarpal, founder of MOSS X, a revolutionary air purification device that uses actual moss to clean air equivalent to 275 trees in just one square meter.

    Discover how this teen entrepreneur turned a trip to Himachal Pradesh into a patented solution for Delhi's severe air quality crisis.

    What You'll Learn:

    - How Akshaj discovered moss as nature's answer to air pollution - The journey from garage experiments to patented technology at 16 - Why he chose natural solutions over high-tech filters - Building both a for-profit company AND non-profit NGO simultaneously - Balancing multiple startups while still being a teenager - Practical advice for teens wanting to solve big problems KEY TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:33- The Personal Story Behind MOSS X 04:40 - Why Moss? Understanding the Science 07:21 - First Prototype & Early Experiments 10:15 - Getting the Patent at 16 12:27 - Managing Time Zones & Growth 13:54 - Other Projects: Adamsville & Book Writing 16:05 - Competing with Billion-Dollar Corporations 17:44 - Advice for Teen Entrepreneurs 19:20 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action The Problem: Delhi's AQI regularly exceeds 200, with air quality so poor it's measured in "cigarettes smoked per day." India dominates the list of world's most polluted cities, creating a public health emergency affecting millions. The Solution: MOSS X's patented device keeps moss alive in polluted environments while leveraging its natural air-cleaning properties. One square meter = 275 trees worth of air purification. Why This Matters: Akshaj represents a new generation of entrepreneurs who refuse to choose between profit and purpose. His dual-structure approach (for-profit + NGO) proves you can build sustainable businesses while creating genuine environmental impact.

    Find Rayyan:

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_YveALQKZud6U6wycjqi_w

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04rVPTbIla73sVxPL?si=96d802812f384582

    Apple Podcasts:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-parenting-institute-podcast/id1843665900

    LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayyanali_api/ Newsletter: https://substack.com/@aiparentinginstitute

    Find Akshaj:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshaj-khetarpal-0758aa291/

    RELATED TOPICS: #AirPollution #CleanTech #TeenEntrepreneur #GreenTechnology #Innovation #Sustainability #DelhiPollution #EnvironmentalSolution #YoungFounder #SocialImpact #ClimateAction
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    20 mins
  • Dropped Out of PhD to Build a 7 Figure SAAS. Here's What He Learned

    Dropped Out of PhD to Build a 7 Figure SAAS. Here's What He Learned
    Dec 8 2025
    What happens when you leave home at 15, become the first in your family to graduate college, drop out of a physics PhD, and build a company that scales to 7 figures? Maruthi did exactly that. From a tier-2 city in India to University of Southampton, from physics research to building Almabase (the #1 alumni management software in the US), his journey is anything but conventional. In this episode, we dive deep into: → Why he almost quit the moment he landed in London → The realization that made him drop out of his PhD → How he scaled companies like Rippling and Remote from $4M to $100M+ → Building Navada AI: an AI tool actually designed with taste → Why hard work and discipline beat intelligence in hypercompetitive environments → The two skills that make teenagers unstoppable Maruthy doesn't sugarcoat it. He shares the loneliness of arriving in a foreign country, the moment he knew academia wasn't his path, and the philosophy that keeps him going: "The universe has infinite opportunities, don't crumble over one setback." Whether you're a founder, a parent supporting a kid with big dreams, or someone thinking about taking an unconventional path, this conversation will challenge how you think about risk, learning, and building products people actually love. KEY TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:41 - Leaving home at 15: The hidden strengths discovered 03:28 - The moment he wanted to quit in London 04:53 - Why he chose entrepreneurship over physics PhD 08:15 - First startup journey and lessons learned 12:30 - Scaling Rippling and Remote to $100M+ 15:45 - Building Navada AI with design-first thinking 18:20 - Why most AI tools lack taste 21:46 - AI myths for parents and teens 23:52 - The best advice he ever received 25:07 - The one skill every teenager needs to master 26:53 - Learning to learn + selling = unstoppable Subscribe to the AI Parenting Institute for more conversations with founders who are building the future while navigating unconventional paths. Hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode where we explore responsible innovation, entrepreneurship, and how to support the next generation of builders. Find Rayyan: YouTube: @aiparentinginstitute Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... LinkedIn: / rayyan-s-ali Instagram: / rayyanali_api Newsletter: https://substack.com/@aiparentinginst... Find Maruthi: LinkedIn / maruthimedisetty Nevara: / getnevara #SaaS #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #AITools #FounderStory #PhDDropout #IndianFounders #TechStartups #AlumniManagement #ProductManagement
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    28 mins
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