At just around 30 years old, Kaushik Tiwari is already a name to watch in tech venture building. A Thiel Fellow (2014) and Y Combinator W22 alumnus, Tiwari is now the Founder and CEO of Attack Capital, an AI-focused venture studio that doesn’t just launch startups—it manufactures them in batches. His philosophy? “Building one startup almost broke me, so I decided to build five at once.”
Attack Capital: A New Model for AI Entrepreneurship
Founded in 2023, Attack Capital is Tiwari’s response to a problem few are willing to admit: that the traditional one-startup-at-a-time approach may not be suited for the rapid pace of today’s AI landscape. Instead, he launched a studio that spins up multiple AI companies in parallel, rapidly testing ideas and releasing products publicly.
From tools in audio processing like SNR Audio to more complex cognitive platforms, the studio reflects Tiwari’s evolution, pivoting from building AI models from scratch to iterating quickly on top of existing AI platforms.
The goal is clear: speed, product-market fit, and scalable infrastructure from day one.
Before the Studio: Better Financial Corp and Fintech Scaling
Prior to Attack Capital, Kaushik co-founded Better Financial Corporation, a fintech studio builder akin to “Thrasio for fintech.” The company united multiple fintech products under a shared infrastructure, allowing for faster growth, leaner ops, and optimized resource allocation, a playbook he now applies to AI.
Early Recognition and High-Caliber Backing
Tiwari was selected for the prestigious Thiel Fellowship in 2014, leaving Columbia University to pursue full-time entrepreneurship. His risk paid off, as he joined Y Combinator’s W22 batch, further cementing his place in the next-gen founder community.
He’s also a member of the Forbes Technology Council as of 2025, contributing thought pieces on AI execution, overfunding risks, and startup design thinking.
A Creator and Operator in Equal Measure
Tiwari blends deep technical knowledge (Computer Science + Operations Research from Columbia) with sharp startup instincts. His online presence is proof:
- Over 12,000 LinkedIn followers engage with his reflections on startup iteration cycles, AI trends, and venture studio frameworks.
- His X (Twitter) and Instagram feeds highlight both tactical insights and personal glimpses into the grind of building a venture studio.
