Shashank Yadav, founder and CEO of Fraction AI, aims to democratize AI ownership and training.Shashank's background in AI at Goldman Sachs and Microsoft inspired him to create a platform for tailored AI models.Fraction AI allows users to create, train, and own specialized AI models through competition and rewards.Shifting from big tech to founding his company was challenging, requiring a shift in focus to running a startup.Fraction AI focuses on self-improving AI systems through continuous learning by agents competing and evolving.The platform enables scalable data collection by having AI agents generate, refine, and improve data through competition.Shashank believes that focusing on innovation, sales, and securing funding at the right timing is crucial for AI startups.Advice for AI startups includes proving demand early, fundraising, and balancing sales with ongoing innovation.Fraction AI's approach challenges misconceptions about scaling AI and emphasizes the importance of reliable data over computing power.The platform's ecosystem fosters AI models that continuously learn, adapt, and improve in real-world scenarios.