Perplexity’s Big Move: AI Search Startup Hits a $9 Billion Valuation

In this episode, Robert and Haley dive into Perplexity AI’s incredible journey as the startup’s valuation skyrockets to $9 billion. With a fresh $500 million in funding from Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Perplexity is positioning itself as a major player in the AI-powered search space, raising questions about how search is changing—and how big tech giants like Google might respond.

Here’s what we’re unpacking:

• What’s fueling investor excitement? Why Perplexity’s valuation tripled in mere months, and what it means for the future of AI in search.
• The battle for search dominance: How Perplexity’s innovation in conversational AI and dynamic responses could pose a challenge to search industry leaders.
• Scaling and strategy: What it takes for an AI startup to navigate four funding rounds in a year, and how IVP’s backing might shape Perplexity’s next moves.
• AI and search—more than keywords? We’ll look into the tech behind AI-driven search engines and why it could change how we find information online.

Join us as we explore the future of AI search, Perplexity’s growth story, and the bigger trends shaping the AI-powered tech space. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or curious about where search technology is headed, this episode has it all.