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Summary: 20-year-old dropouts built AI notetaker Turbo AI to 5 million users Crunch

1. Startup Turbo AI, launched by Rudy Arora and Sarthak Dhawan in early 2024, has seen rapid growth with 5 million users, annual recurring revenue in the eight figures, and 20,000 new users daily.

2. The AI-powered note-taking and study tool gained popularity due to its ability to help students overcome the challenge of taking notes during lectures by automatically generating notes, flashcards, quizzes, and a chat assistant that explains key terms or concepts.

3. Turbo AI is not only used by students but also professionals such as consultants, lawyers, doctors, and analysts at Goldman Sachs and McKinsey. The founders are based in Los Angeles and are exploring various pricing options while maintaining profitability.
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Launched by Rudy Arora and Sarthak Dhawan in early 2024, Turbo AI, an AI-powered note-taking and study tool, achieved rapid growth with over 5 million users, generating eight-figure annual recurring revenue and adding 20,000 new users daily. The app is popular among students for its feature of
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/23/20-year-old-dropouts-built-ai-notetaker-turbo-ai-to-5-million-users/#summary

Date: Oct. 24, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-24

Created: 2025/10/24 18:42

Updated: 2025/12/07 23:32

Last Read: 2025/10/24 19:42