About Perplexity

Revolutionizing HowWe Search & Learn

We're building the future of AI-powered research, making accurate, source-backed information accessible to everyone.

Our Mission

To democratize access to knowledge by creating AI-powered tools that deliver accurate, verifiable, and comprehensive answers to any question. We believe that everyone deserves access to reliable information, backed by credible sources.

10M+

Searches Processed

50K+

Active Users

99.9%

Uptime

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do at Perplexity.

Accuracy First

We prioritize factual accuracy and source verification in every response.

Innovation

Continuously pushing the boundaries of AI-powered search and research.

Accessibility

Making advanced AI research tools available to everyone, everywhere.

User-Centric

Every feature is designed with our users' needs and experience in mind.

Our Story

Perplexity was born from a simple frustration: the difficulty of finding accurate, reliable information in an age of information overload. Our founders, researchers and engineers from leading tech companies, saw the potential of AI to transform how we search for and consume information.

In 2023, we set out to build something different. Not just another search engine, but an AI-powered research assistant that could understand context, verify sources, and provide comprehensive answers with full transparency about where information comes from.

Today, Perplexity serves millions of users worldwide, from students and researchers to business professionals and curious minds. We're proud to be at the forefront of the AI revolution, making advanced technology accessible and useful for everyone.

Meet Our Team

The brilliant minds behind Perplexity's AI-powered search platform.

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Sarah Chen

CEO & Co-Founder

Former AI researcher at Stanford with 10+ years in machine learning.

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Marcus Rodriguez

CTO & Co-Founder

Ex-Google engineer specializing in large-scale search systems.

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Dr. Emily Watson

Head of AI Research

PhD in Computer Science, published researcher in NLP and information retrieval.

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David Kim

Head of Product

Product leader with experience at top tech companies building user-focused tools.

Recognition & Awards

We're honored to be recognized by industry leaders and publications.

Best AI Tool 2024

TechCrunch Startup Awards

Innovation Award

AI Research Conference

Top 10 Startups

Forbes AI 50 List

Join Us on Our Mission

Whether you're a user, developer, or potential team member, we'd love to have you be part of the future of AI-powered research.

Perplexity

The AI-powered research assistant that traces every answer back to its source. Experience the future of intelligent search and discovery.

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