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Achal Agrawal

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I got my first computer at 6 and wrote my first line of code at 8. I've been a tinkerer ever since: curious, restless, and usually convinced there's a better solution hiding somewhere.

That curiosity eventually turned into a mission. I want to build technology that actually serves human happiness.

Professional journey

A love for problem solving took me to a Computer Science degree at NIT Raipur. Then I got curious about where technology meets law, so I did a Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Business Laws at NUJS Kolkata. I signed up for two more programs after that (an MA in Business Laws at NUJS, a PGD in Data Science at IIIT Bangalore) and dropped out of both when it became clear my calling was elsewhere.

I worked at Samsung Research, then co-founded SmileBots, where we helped startups pick the right technology and ship fast with a stack built for quick iteration. Looking back, that was my first taste of conscious technology: tools that put a smile on the user's face instead of just maximizing their screen time.

Building with a philosophical foundation

I've been building software for 15+ years (a decade of it in React) and ran a small development agency along the way. The lesson that stuck with me is simple: the best technology serves human flourishing. These days I pair AI-driven development with that conviction.

Most of my time now goes into my passion projects: CoSeeker, Dhee, and MD App.

What I know well

  • 15+ years building full-stack apps
  • AI-assisted development as a daily practice
  • Three startups' worth of lessons in product-market fit
  • Founding and running a small development team

Philosophical foundation

I am a student of Madhyasth Darshan, and I spend a lot of time thinking about what AI alignment looks like through that lens. It shapes how I work too.

Current focus

I read a lot, code a lot, run study sessions, and enjoy meeting people who think technology should serve people. Right now I'm building community and knowledge tools (CoSeeker, Dhee, and MD App) and trying to express my views about philosophy, AI, and consciousness on my blog. I also work with a few conscious founders who measure success in user happiness and real value created, not vanity metrics.

The best place to connect with me is Bluesky: @achal.xyz.