Srivatsan Laxman

Srivatsan Laxman is the Founder and CEO of TrueLark, an AI-powered customer support and marketing solutions company for local businesses based in Palo Alto, California.12 He is an accomplished entrepreneur and expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence with over 25 years of experience.13

Background and Education

Laxman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and a B.E. in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the University of Mysore.2 His academic background laid the foundation for his career in AI and machine learning.

Professional Experience

Before founding TrueLark in September 2017, Laxman's career included:

• Founder and CEO of Scibler smart scheduler (2013-2017)
• Researcher at Microsoft (2006-2013)
• Graduate Research Assistant at Indian Institute of Science (2002-2003)
• Software Engineer at Sasken Technologies Limited (1998-1999)2

Expertise and Focus

Laxman specializes in:

• Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Data privacy
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning34

His work has spanned various domains, including conversational systems, search and ads, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer security, and manufacturing.1

TrueLark

At TrueLark, Laxman leads the development of advanced AI solutions designed to automate and streamline business operations, particularly for local businesses in sectors such as dental, fitness, beauty, and wellness.13 The company's AI technology focuses on handling simple, repetitive business tasks like booking appointments, answering product questions, and managing customer information.3

Laxman's vision for TrueLark is to make powerful AI technology accessible and affordable for small businesses, not just large corporations.3 His goal is to help business owners save time, increase efficiency, and ultimately grow their businesses through the application of AI.1