Nilesh Jain
/ Arnaiya
Researcher • Founder • Educator • Lifelong Learner
About Me
Exploring the intersection of AI, research, and entrepreneurship while building tools that empower the next generation of innovators
Conducting groundbreaking research in AI, neuroscience, and human-computer interaction at one of the world's leading universities.
Successfully sold upcourse.io to a Y Combinator company. Currently building next-generation tools for researchers including trybibby.com and Bibby robotics.
6+ years of mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and developers at MentorCruise, helping hundreds achieve their goals in tech and business.
Let's Connect & Collaborate
Whether you're interested in AI research, need mentoring, or want to discuss potential collaborations, I'd love to hear from you!
My Projects
Building the future of AI research tools, education platforms, and innovative solutions that bridge technology with human needs.
Featured Projects
Interested in Collaboration?
I'm always open to discussing new projects, research opportunities, and innovative ideas that can make a positive impact.
Let's ConnectMy Journey
A path of exploration and exploitation, coming soon
Early Days
I learned to code at 17 – late by today's standards. This sparked a passion for lifelong learning.
Learning Phase
I taught myself through platforms like edX, Udacity, and Coursera (when they were just starting!).
Resilience
After failing 12th grade, I bounced back by diving into internships, self-taught skills, and exploring the tech world.
Exploration
Bangalore became my second home, where I soaked up knowledge, collected swag, and ate a lot of free pizza at tech meetups.
Global Experience
Exploring South Africa, Europe, and Asia while teaching and coding. Every place added new perspectives to my work.
Entrepreneurship
Started multiple projects including Trybibby.com, Upcourse.io, Pybooks.com, etc.
Present
At Yale as a research associate, continuing my journey in academia and research to experience it one last time
Writings & Talks
Sharing knowledge, experiences, and insights through articles and social media
Recommendations
Books and movies that have shaped my thinking and perspective
A fascinating exploration of human history that changed my perspective on our species' development.
Brilliant insights into how we think about education online. Essential for understanding human behavior.
Changed my perspective on the brain. A must-read for anyone interested in building something new.
Why You Should Date Me
A slightly tongue-in-cheek but honest look at what I bring to the table
Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and now the USA - my passport is basically a world tour diary.
Language skills: Hindi, Marwari, Gujarati, broken Marathi, a sprinkle of Kannada, and enough Spanish to order tapas. Think United Nations, but with more chai.
Neuroscience fun fact: Each language you learn creates new neural pathways, essentially giving your brain a cognitive workout. My brain's basically an Olympic gymnast at this point.