Re:Kagi Changelog 2/13: Faster and more accurate instant ans...
by lolinder on Friday February 16, 2024 @09:37AM
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The founder has previously said that they're bootstrapped specifically so that they don't have to chase an exit to get a return for investors. Obviously that doesn't mean they won't change their minds at some point, but it does give a lot of comfort.
Re:Kagi Changelog 2/13: Faster and more accurate instant ans...
by hmnd0 on Saturday February 17, 2024 @04:26AM
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Technically not 100% bootstrapped anymore as of last year. They raised a $670k SAFE round in June [1].
But they're being cautious with it, so I'm optimistic. I'm still a happy supporter and user.
Re:Kagi Changelog 2/13: Faster and more accurate instant ans...
by berdon on Friday February 16, 2024 @11:40AM
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I also live in this fear and have specifically communicated it to Vlad in an email before. He gave the same response as one of your other responders - they have no intention of selling.
Of course, that's the only answer any successful founder would give you...so I still live in fear :(
Re:Kagi Changelog 2/13: Faster and more accurate instant ans...
by freediver on Friday February 16, 2024 @11:58AM
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Kagi founder here. I wake up every morning loving my job, our member community, our mission and the change we make in the world. We are basicallly sustainable at this point and I am in awe of the opportunities in front of us as a user-centric company, bringing a friendly version of the internet to homes worldwide. Things are looking good, we have no plans to change any of that.
Re:Kagi Changelog 2/13: Faster and more accurate instant ans...
by lolinder on Friday February 16, 2024 @02:30PM
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Thank you for all of your work! I've been with Kagi since early in the beta and it's just been getting better and better!
Just this morning I realized that when I look up a classic Disney movie Kagi turns up the classic and not the 2010s remake, where Google invariably turns up the newer one. Little user-centric things like that are why I love Kagi so much!
This is the type of attention to detail that makes me a happy user. Killer feature for me, no more having to type !quick (and yes I set up quick bangs but always seem to forget).
I have been really pleased with Kagi, though I do live in perpetual fear that they'll be acquired. Please no. And God help us if Apple acquires them, which seems like a risk given Kagi's great work on search and AI, two things Apple really wants. Don't do it Kagi!