Anshuman Singh, Co-Founder at Think41. Think41 is a full-stack Generative AI consulting firm founded by the creators of HashedIn (acquired by Deloitte US), specializing in building secure, compliant, and human-like AI agents. We partner with enterprises and high-growth startups to co-engineer AI products spanning conversational AI, voice systems, and agentic platforms.

Episode Highlights:
- Anshuman breaks down the massive difference between flashy demos and production-ready voice agents. Latency, natural conversational flow, cultural nuance, and error handling are all critical pain points when deploying voice AI at enterprise scale—especially in a complex market like India.

- To deal with latency and make interactions more natural, Anshuman shares a clever UX trick: adding verbal cues like "aha" or short acknowledgments. These subtle responses reassure users that the bot is listening and working, creating a smoother, more human-like experience.

- From shortening bot responses to crafting open-ended questions, the team at Think 41 is rethinking UX for a voice-first world. Anshuman highlights how designing for audio interfaces demands empathy, brevity, and a deep understanding of human psychology.

- Think 41 is building a system where voice interaction is paired with a visual interface—while users speak to the bot, the assistant generates clickable UI elements like decision cards and design specs in real time. Think Jarvis for product discovery and planning.

- A fascinating insight: users treat voice agents differently than humans—often with less focus and more distraction. Anshuman predicts that companies will need new social contracts, even policies, around how voice AI is used in professional settings, especially as it takes on more meaningful work.

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Anshuman Singh, Co-Founder at Think41 | AI Minds #069