As I sit here in early 2017, looking back on the whirlwind journey that has been Octo.ai, I’m filled with a sense of pride and excitement for what we’ve accomplished. From our humble beginnings in 2013 to the well-recognized open-source project we’ve become, Octo.ai has been at the forefront of democratizing machine learning and analytics.
As we conclude our retrospective journey through the Jaja.tv saga, viewed from the perspective of 2014, it’s time to reflect on the impact we had on the media landscape and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. From 2010 to 2012, Jaja.tv wasn’t just a startup; it was a pioneer in the second-screen revolution, shaping the way people interact with media and each other.
As I sit here in 2014, looking back on the whirlwind journey that was Jaja.tv, I’m struck by how quickly technology evolves and how what seemed cutting-edge just a few years ago is now commonplace. From 2010 to 2012, our team at Jaja.tv in Austin, Texas, was at the forefront of a revolution in how people interact with television - a concept now known as the “second screen.”
In the fast-paced world of technology startups, recognition can be a powerful catalyst for growth and a validating milestone for young entrepreneurs. As I reflect on my entrepreneurial journey, the moment when my first startup, Kwippy, was named one of DataQuest’s Top 25 Indian Web 2.0 Start-ups in 2009 stands out as a pivotal point that shaped my future path and perspective on innovation and entrepreneurship.