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Thoughts on AI, hiring, career growth, and the future of work.

AEO & Brand VisibilityOctober 12, 2023·6 min read

The Rise of Answer Engine Optimization

How LLMs are changing the way brands are discovered online — and what you can do about it.

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Akash Srivastava

Founder, Alovalabs

Hiring & Recruitment5 min read

September 28, 2023

Automating Technical Interviews with AI

Why the traditional coding interview is broken — and how AI screening can fix it without sacrificing signal.

Akash Srivastava

Career Growth4 min read

August 15, 2023

Personal Branding in the AI Era

Using AI to tailor your professional narrative without losing your voice — and why authenticity still wins.

Akash Srivastava

Venture Studio4 min read

January 20, 2026

Why We Build Surgical AI Tools, Not General Chatbots

The case for focused, workflow-specific AI over general-purpose assistants — and why depth beats breadth.

Akash Srivastava

Hiring & Recruitment5 min read

February 14, 2026

The ATS Is Dead. Long Live the AI Screener.

Applicant Tracking Systems were built for a world that no longer exists. Here's what replaces them.

Akash Srivastava