“Built AI tech powering Microsoft, Tripadvisor, Klarna & more - raised over $35M.”
Andre Zayarni is the Co-founder and CEO of Qdrant, an open-source vector search engine built for high-performance and enterprise-ready AI applications. Based in Berlin, Andre leads the development of Qdrant's advanced technology, which supports use cases like semantic search, recommendations, and AI-powered data analysis using neural network embeddings. The engine is written in Rust for maximum performance and scalability.
He has decades of experience in software development, product management, and launching digital ventures, with a strong focus on user-centric innovation. Andre is especially passionate about applying AI to solve real-world problems and empowering developers with robust tools. His leadership style emphasizes a people-first approach, fostering trust and collaboration.
Under his leadership, Qdrant has gained notable traction, powering AI systems at companies like Tripadvisor and even featured in Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott’s keynote at the Build Conference. The team is also involved in AI research, recently releasing miniCOIL, a lightweight semantic retrieval model optimized for hybrid search.
Andre is well-connected in the tech ecosystem, actively posting on LinkedIn, and engaging with the open-source and AI communities.
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How to build AI products used by market leaders
Expert guidance on raising millions in funding
Advice on partnering with top global clients
Growth tactics for AI startups
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