Overview
Rotem Weiss is Founder & CEO at Tavily[1][3], a real-time search engine designed to augment the contextual capabilities of large language models[2]. Weiss has pursued research in Retrieval-Augmented Generation and memory mechanisms of LLMs[2], launching the open-source projects GPT-Researcher and GPT-Newspaper, which introduced multi-agent LLM architectures and LLM-based web research methodologies[2]. Prior work includes positions as Co-Founder of GPT Researcher[5], Co-Founder & CTO at The Bulletin[6], and roles at Talenya as Data Scientist, Software Developer, and Data Analyst[7][8][9]. Weiss previously worked as a Strategic Security Specialist at the Israeli Ministry of Defense[10] and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Columbia University[11]. Weiss currently serves as Scout at Andreessen Horowitz[4].
Profile introduction
As a tech entrepreneur operating within the Gen AI domain, my pursuits are centered on advancing research in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and memory mechanisms of Large Language Models (LLMs). I am the founder of Tavily AI, a cutting-edge real-time search engine designed to augment the contextual capabilities of LLMs. In addition to Tavily, I launched two open-source initiatives, GPT-Researcher and GPT-Newspaper. These projects have significantly contributed to the field by introducing novel multi-agent LLM architectures and pioneering LLM-based web research methodologies. Prior to…
Career history
- Founder & CEOMay 2024 to presentTavily
- ScoutFeb 2026 to presentAndreessen Horowitz
- Co-FounderMay 2023 to Sep 2024GPT Researcher
- Co-Founder & CTOJan 2023 to Aug 2024The Bulletin
- Data ScientistAug 2022 to Jun 2023Talenya (A Paycor Company)
- Software DeveloperMar 2022 to Oct 2022Talenya (A Paycor Company)
- Data AnalystMay 2021 to Sep 2022Talenya (A Paycor Company)
- Strategic Security SpecialistNov 2018 to Oct 2020Israeli Ministry of Defense
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer ScienceMay 2024Columbia University
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