Perplexity AI: Designing & Building the Future of Search With Perplexity AI VP of Design, Henry Modisett

Perplexity was founded less than 3 years ago, yet it has skyrocketed to a $9 billion valuation, boasts more than 15 million monthly active users, and is projected to reach over $120 million ARR by the end of 2025. Its conversational search engine leverages advanced LLMs like GPT-4 Omni, Claude, and Gemini to deliver direct, accurate, and sourced answers to user queries, in a personalized, ad-free environment.

‍In this members-only fireside chat, Perplexity's VP Design Henry Modisett will share a behind-the-scenes look at their product journey, including:

Perplexity's overarching design/UX philosophy
Unique challenges with designing for AI-native products, including agentic AI
Pivotal moments and strategic decisions in their design journey
Team structure and unique operating practices
What product/design review meetings look like at Perplexity
How Henry thinks about competition and differentiation
How products and their design will evolve in an increasingly AI-powered world
And much more!

Plus, there will be plenty of time for Q&A, so come with your most burning questions.

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