Meet Kelly: Your AI Student Advisor

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with the founder of Advisor AI, Arjun Arora.
Advisor AI is a AI-Technology startup designed to increase student engagement and satisfaction by providing personalized academic guidance and career recommendations.
Based in San Francisco, Arjun is on a mission to empower every student to realize their boldest career dreams. With over a decade of experience in AI, enterprise software, and career advising, across Datarobot, Opentext, Robust Intelligence, and Drexel University, Arjun is committed to building a world-class, people-first, impact-focused company that provides high-quality career development insights to everyone.
► Website: joinadvisorai.com/
► Podcast: calanbreckon.com/podcast/ai-student-advisor-arjun-arora-advisor-ai/
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Key Takeaways for quick navigation and Timestamp Summary:
[00:28] Advisor AI provides personalized career guidance through its platform, Kelly, aiming to enhance student success.
[02:32] Dropout rates are high in colleges, especially community colleges, due to limited career support.
[04:06] Advisor AI automates university tasks, boosting engagement and success rates.
[06:04] Main reasons for dropout: financial constraints and dissatisfaction, stressing the need for quality guidance.
[08:34] Advisor AI streamlines course selection, reducing decision time for students.
[11:08] Shorter decision cycles increase student satisfaction and retention.
[14:53] Advisor AI could aid high schoolers in transitioning to higher education.
[16:24] Advisor AI balances innovation with stability through collaboration and long-term partnerships.
[20:13] Arjun Arora highlights LGBTQ+ visibility's importance in business.
[23:32] Advisor AI aims to partner with colleges, supporting over 100,000 students within two years.
[25:44] Advisor AI plans broader university access, driven by stakeholders.
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► The Business Gay is a weekly podcast all about business, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Calan Breckon, it's a mix of 1-on-1 interviews as well as round table discussions with experts on hot topics happening in the world of business and tech, as well as tips and ideas to help grow your business.
► Website: CalanBreckon.com/
► Hey There, I'm Calan Breckon. I'm an SEO Specialist who teaches Entrepreneurs and Business Owners the fundamentals of setting up and maintaining a successful online business using search engine optimization tactics.