In this episode of Stratospheric Leaders, I sit down with Keyvan Mohajer, Co-founder & CEO of SoundHound AI - a technical innovator reshaping how we live, work, and interact with AI.
From selling bread at age ten to leading a $7B company powering billions of voice interactions worldwide, Keyvan’s journey is one of vision, grit, and relentless innovation.
He shares how childhood curiosity, sci-fi imagination, and his father’s wisdom shaped his path and why he believes the AI revolution is only just beginning.
This is a story of bold ideas, unshakable persistence, and building a legacy of real-world impact.
Key Takeaways:
Vision + Faith Beat the Odds - When all the data says you’ll fail, it’s faith, persistence, and belief in your vision that carry you forward.
Learn from Everyone, Everywhere — Great ideas, advice, and inspiration can come from anyone and anywhere, if you stay open and curious.
Leadership is Earned, Not Assigned — True leaders are chosen by their followers, not appointed by titles or superiors.
Resilience Fuels Repeatable Success — The toughest times offer the greatest lessons, and real success comes from building processes that can be repeated, not relying on luck.
Ride the Wave, Don’t Celebrate Too Long — Big shifts can drown you or lift you higher, depending on your mindset — so acknowledge wins, but keep moving forward.
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