Mukesh Ambani and his son Akash Ambani visit TWO's US office to discuss India's AI future

India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, along with his son Akash Ambani, recently visited the U.S. office of TWO, an AI startup founded by Indian-origin entrepreneur Pranav Mistry.

According to Mistry, the visit centred around discussions on the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in India.

"Pleasure hosting Mukesh Ambani and Akash Ambani at our TWO US office and discussing over Chai all things, AI for India and beyond," Mistry wrote in a LinkedIn post.

What does TWO do?

Founded in July 2021 by Pranav Mistry, TWO has developed a suite of generative AI models called SUTRA, which excel in over 50 languages and offer advanced capabilities in speech, search, and visual processing.

These models are available via the ChatSUTRA app, a platform similar to OpenAI-developed ChatGPT. Presently, TWO offers four models, including Sutra Light, Sutra Pro, Sutra Turbo, and Sutra Online. 

The startup is headquartered in Silicon Valley and has offices in Seoul, Korea and Mumbai, India.

Recently, TWO launched SUTRA Avatar, a virtual avatar model that offers real-time interaction with PixelReal visuals and synchronised voice synthesis.

SUTRA Avatar, built on TWO’s proprietary machine learning technologies, enhances digital engagement through lifelike visuals and natural voice coordination.

Jio's investment in TWO

In February 2022, TWO raised $20 million in seed funding from Jio Platforms and South Korean internet giant Naver.

With $15 million investment, Jio acquired 25% stake in the AI startup.

Who is Pranav Mistry?

Pranav Mistry is the CEO of TWO Platforms, an AI startup. Born in India, Mistry is an alumnus of IIT Bombay. In 2012, he earned a PhD in media arts and sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He began his professional career as an intern at Microsoft.

Over the years, Mistry has worked at major organizations like Google, Microsoft, JST, and NASA as a researcher. In 2012, he joined Samsung Mobile, where he held various roles and contributed significantly to the company’s innovations.