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ADVAIT PALIWAL



21 // disciple of experience


Learning and building to make the world a better place

Cambridge, MA

MS CS at Brown University 2026 (on leave)

advaitpaliwal@gmail.com



EXPERIENCE



Augmentation Lab 2024 Building human augmentation technologies at Harvard
Innovation Labs and MIT Media Lab.

Studio Engineer Intern 2024 Developed Ultra, an AI-powered email client at
Founders, Inc.

Teaching Assistant 2023 → 2024 Taught intro to Python to a 40-student class
weekly.

Research Assistant 2023 → 2024 Secure and Intelligent Things (SEIT) Lab.
Researched LLM security. Authored Jailbreaker in Jail, accepted to the 10th ACM
CCS Workshop on Moving Target Defense (MTD). Also developed an AI TA by training
it on past discussion posts and information on the course website.



PROJECTS



Reminisc 2024
A memory architecture inspired by OpenAI’s work. This enables LLMs to remember
key details shared by users, leading to more helpful and engaging conversations.

It manages user interactions to keep conversations relevant, automatically
generates new memories based on user input, classifies which interactions should
be stored in memory, and maintains recent history for continuity and more
helpful responses.

Reminisc - Personal Memory API
Reminisc learns and retains context about your users to make conversations more
helpful and relevant.
https://www.reminisc.ai/



Insight 2024 Had a Raspberry Pi laying around and built an AI wearable at the
Google x MHacks AI Hackathon in a weekend. Insight uses Gemini 1.5 Pro to answer
questions based on what you see and hear, and it remembers those memories for
you.
Won 5th out of 65 projects. Twitter/X post went viral and got over 600k views.
GitHub repo got over 280 stars.

Advait Paliwal on Twitter / X
had a raspberry pi laying around and built an ai wearable called insight at
@Google x @mhacks hackathon this weekend.insight uses gemini 1.5 pro to answer
questions based on what you see and hear, and it remembers those memories for
you.repo in comments pic.twitter.com/jKrkgAkGO6— Advait Paliwal (@advaitpaliwal)
April 15, 2024
https://twitter.com/advaitpaliwal/status/1779697730526310521?s=61&t=hasJQWEBxNwSTJo198wcKQ

Insight
Your personal assistant for capturing, organizing, and talking to your memories.
https://devpost.com/software/insight-2cs417


5/65 at Google x MHacks AI Hackathon
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Color Season 2024
Saw a viral reel about color season and decided to spend my Sunday learning
color theory and building a website for it.


Color Season Me | Discover Your Perfect Colors
Discover your color season and find the perfect colors that complement your
natural beauty. Upload your picture and let our app analyze your face, hair, and
eye colors to determine your color season. Get personalized recommendations for
colors that will make you look and feel your best!
http://colorseason.me/


YouLearn 2023 → Present Co-founder and CEO. Building a personalized AI tutor
with generative AI. Got together a 4 person team, learned to work together, and
built the MVP in just a few months.
I taught myself full-stack development, design patterns for object oriented
programming, LLM integration with retrieval based generation, Docker containers,
AWS for S3, SES, Lambda, and ECR, GCP Cloud Run for hosting, and more, all from
scratch.

YouLearn has 100,000+ users, funding from Michigan Virtual, and a pilot with
Stride Learning (public company with $2B valuation).


YouLearn
An AI tutor made for you
https://www.youlearn.ai/


Former Troy student looking to specialize AI for students
The first-place winner will receive $10,000 in business startup grant funding,
plus branding and logo design support and legal help.
https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2023/06/14/former-troy-student-looking-to-specialize-ai-for-students/


EdTech Pitch Contest | Michigan Virtual
Michigan Virtual, Burgess Institute, and Spartan Innovations have teamed up to
encourage innovative thinking in Michigan’s K-12 education ecosystem.
https://michiganvirtual.org/edtech-pitch-contest/



buildspace 2023 → Present 6 week school to build your idea. Started YouLearn
during this time. Graduated nights & weekends s3, s4, s5.
buildspace (@_buildspace) on X
we're the place where people build cool shit -- backed by finc + a16z + yc.
https://twitter.com/_buildspace


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The buildspace s4 cohort at Fort Mason in SF.
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Farza signing my poster at buildspace.
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Magic Events Nov 2023
Built an AI agent that creates itinerary for events, labels floor plan for
spacial visualization, calls vendors to book venue and catering, and automates
purchasing of flights and hotels for a large group of attendee.

Magic Events
Imagine an in-person event, and we make it happen automatically.
https://devpost.com/software/magic-events



Rabbit Hole Mar 2023
Designed to counteract confirmation bias often encountered in typical Google
searches. Reverse-engineered Bing search API to create a network of research
paper nodes based on a specific topic. The search provides resources supporting
both sides of an argument, presenting a balanced view that encourages deeper
exploration and understanding, effectively leading users down a "rabbit hole" of
diverse information.

Rabbit Hole
Get to the bottom of an argument or redefine your research with AI-powered
source discovery.
https://devpost.com/software/rabbit-hole-jwz9bm


Best Accessibility Hack at Hack Dearborn
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NotesSpace Mar 2023
Analyzed rapid semantic changes to segment notes by topic with core NLP
libraries.

NotesSpace
Focus on what really matters -- Analyzing the information space of a document
https://devpost.com/software/notesspace



GPT Check Feb 2023
Students are smart enough to change the wording of AI-generated responses, so I
built GPTCheck to focus on the underlying ideas rather than just the text
itself. It detects plagiarized text by generating a sample of AI-generated
responses and using cosine and Jaccard similarity to compare each to the
student’s answer for a comprehensive score.

GPT Check
Prevent plagiarism in a world of AI-generated content - AI-powered detection for
fair and ethical learning.
https://devpost.com/software/gpt-check


Best Educational Hack at MHacks 15
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Lecture.AI Jan 2023
AI generated summary, quiz questions, and in-video search for YouTube videos.

Lecture.AI
Unlock the full potential of your lecture videos - AI-driven summaries, quizzes,
and search for a more effective learning experience.
https://devpost.com/software/lecture-ai


Best Hack to Improve Async Visual Communication at SpartaHack 8
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Resale Market 2021 → Present A marketplace Discord bot that allows members to
create visual listings and review other members for transactions. It serves the
reselling community that operates on Discord, where the lack of a standardized
and centralized marketplace like eBay or StockX creates a haven for scammers.
This project began when I lost $300 to an anon and now Resale Market facilitates
transactions for free in 12 of the community's biggest servers with over 8,000+
members in total. My plan is to develop a web-based marketplace that integrates
directly with Discord for a better user experience.

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Before: People posted WTS (Want To Sell) in an unorganized fashion. Buyers don’t
know what the product looks like or the seller’s reputation.
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After: One command auto-populates product information and image.
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Reviews help with safer purchasing decisions.
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Expeditor 2021 → 2022 A food discount scraper Discord bot. I built this during
Covid when people faced food insecurity and had difficulties accessing grocery
stores. At peak had 1000+ unique users, including other Discord servers with
800+ members each.



ORGANIZATIONS



Stanford Startup Society 2024 → Present Vice president. Working with Allen
Naliath to help build a community of talented builders at Stanford.
Advait Paliwal on LinkedIn: I'm excited to share that I've been elected
as the Vice President of… | 13 comments
I'm excited to share that I've been elected as the Vice President of
Stanford Startup Society. This offers a unique opportunity for collaboration
between… | 13 comments on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/advaitpaliwal_im-excited-to-share-that-ive-been-elected-activity-7156338381306621952-Tsuf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop



021 2024 Founder. Co-working session every Sunday for ambitious students to work
on ideas they’re excited about.
Advait Paliwal on LinkedIn: I’m hosting a co-working session (with food!) called
021 every Sunday from…
I’m hosting a co-working session (with food!) called 021 every Sunday from 1-4
pm at the Hatch at Michigan State University If you have an idea you’re…
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7155288137710080001/





SKILLS



Programming Languages Python, TypeScript, Java, SQL, C++, C

Tools & Frameworks Git, Docker, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, React, Next.js,
Flask, FastAPI, React Native, MongoDB, Supabase, Firebase, Unix, PyTorch, NLTK,
OpenCV, Numpy, Android Studio, Langchain, Vector stores, Raspberry Pi



HONORS & AWARDS



Commencement Speaker 2024
I represented more than 10,000 students of the Michigan State University Class
of 2024 at our graduation.


Advait Paliwal on LinkedIn: I am so grateful to have represented the Michigan
State University Class… | 24 comments
I am so grateful to have represented the Michigan State University Class of
2024, with over 10,000 students, at our Undergraduate Convocation Ceremony! It
was… | 24 comments on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/advaitpaliwal_i-am-so-grateful-to-have-represented-the-activity-7190200691540303872-d5cP?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop



1517 Medici Grant 2024
1517 Fund | Medici Project - $1k Cash Grants
We give $1k cash grants to students and people early in their careers to build
projects and prototypes advancing the edge of scientific research.
https://www.1517fund.com/medici-project


TreeHacks Judge & Mentor 2024 Stanford’s premier hackathon. Over 10,000
applicants and 1600 participants.
Advait Paliwal on LinkedIn: I’d like to thank the TreeHacks 2024 team for
inviting me to contribute to…
I’d like to thank the TreeHacks 2024 team for inviting me to contribute to
Stanford University’s largest hackathon as a judge and mentor. It allowed me to…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/advaitpaliwal_id-like-to-thank-the-treehacks-2024-team-activity-7166209951487516673-4ueY?trk=public_profile



TigerLaunch Finalist 2024 The world's largest student-run entrepreneurship
competition hosted by Princeton University. One of the 15 finalist teams out of
~500 applicants.
TigerLaunch
The world's largest student-run entrepreneurship competition.
https://tigerlaunch.com/


Mark F. Reith Scholar in Entrepreneurship Studies 2023
entrepreneurship.msu.edu
https://entrepreneurship.msu.edu/news/Advait-Paliwal-Named-2023-Mark-F-Rieth-Scholar-in-Entrepreneurship-Studies




HOBBIES CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS



Art
Throughout the 10 homes in my life, art was a companion that provided me solace
and a medium of expression.

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Follow my Instagram account for more :)
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Chess
My mental gym.

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I usually play rapid 10 mins.
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Cooking
I was forced to cook when I moved in to my university and found joy in the foods
of my labor.

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Grain bowl with crisp roasted chickpeas, soft cauliflower, sweet cranberries,
creamy feta, and crunchy dried walnuts.
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Modeling
I applied to model for VIM magazine without thinking much. Was featured in the
Fall 2023 edition.

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Piano
I taught myself piano by sneaking into the college of music and playing on their
$120,000 Steinway. Still cannot read sheet music though.

River Flows In You by Yiruma. Needs improvement.
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Podcasts
I get to be a part of diverse conversations and ideologies through podcasts.

Acquired
Listen to Acquired on Spotify. Every company has a story. Learn the playbooks
that built the world’s greatest companies — and how you can apply them as a
founder, operator, or investor.
https://open.spotify.com/show/7Fj0XEuUQLUqoMZQdsLXqp


Founders
Listen to Founders on Spotify. Learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs.
Every week I read a biography of an entrepreneur and find ideas you can use in
your work. This quote explains why: "There are thousands of years of history in
which lots and lots of very smart people worked very hard and ran all types of
experiments on how to create new businesses, invent new technology, new ways to
manage etc. They ran these experiments throughout their entire lives. At some
point, somebody put these lessons down in a book. For very little money and a
few hours of time, you can learn from someone’s accumulated experience. There is
so much more to learn from the past than we often realize. You could
productively spend your time reading experiences of great people who have come
before and you learn every time." —Marc Andreessen
https://open.spotify.com/show/7txiovdzPARhjm18NwMUYj


Huberman Lab
Listen to Huberman Lab on Spotify. Huberman Lab discusses neuroscience — how our
brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions,
our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for
measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is
a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by
courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. He
has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development,
brain function and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system
to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills and cognitive functioning. 
Huberman is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the
Cogan Award, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in
the study of vision, in 2017. His lab’s most recent work focuses on the
influence of vision and respiration on human performance and brain states such
as fear and courage. He also works on neural regeneration and directs a clinical
trial to promote visual restoration in diseases that cause blindness. Huberman
is also actively involved in developing tools now in use by the elite military
in the U.S. and Canada, athletes, and technology industries to optimize
performance in high stress environments, enhance neural plasticity, mitigate
stress and optimize sleep.   Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford
School of Medicine has been published in top journals including Nature, Science
and Cell and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover and
other top media outlets.  In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab
podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 5 of all podcasts globally
and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health &
Fitness.
https://open.spotify.com/show/79CkJF3UJTHFV8Dse3Oy0P


Lex Fridman Podcast
Listen to Lex Fridman Podcast on Spotify. Conversations about science,
technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness,
love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond. Link to AI voice
translated show in Spanish.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2MAi0BvDc6GTFvKFPXnkCL



Reading
I used to be an avid bookworm in middle-school, not sure what happened (high
school). But, I recently got a kindle and 10xed my reading output.

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The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. One of my favorite books.
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Swimming
In high school, the pool was my world for 3 hours every single day. It taught me
discipline, resilience, and the pure exhilaration of pushing past my limits. 4
years later, I’ve started swimming again, and it has been a renewing journey
back to those core lessons.

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Troy High Swimming & Diving Team circa 2020. Can you spot me?
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WRITINGS



show up

observing is art

randomness

solitude



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