Ronak Malde: Why Static AI Is Dead & What's Next for Founders
Trajectory.ai founder Ronak Malde explains why static AI models are a dead end. Learn how 'living systems' and continuous learning from user interactions redefine product building.
⚡️Every product of the future will be a living system — Ronak Malde, Trajectory.ai
With Swyx, Ronak Malde · Sunday, June 21, 2026
Ronak Malde, co-founder of Trajectory.ai, discusses his journey from Windsurf to DeepMind and ultimately to building Trajectory.ai. The conversation centers on the critical need for continual learning in AI products, moving beyond static models to systems that constantly adapt from real-world user interactions. Malde shares insights into their platform, technical innovations like Self-Distillation Policy Optimization and Continuous LoRA, and the ambitious vision to make every product a self-learning 'living system'.
Malde: Ditch Binary Rewards, Guide AI With Text via SDPO
Ronak Malde's SDPO framework lets your AI learn continually from rich textual feedback, not just single numbers. Scale it for faster, smarter models.
80% AI Accuracy is Zero: Learn From Expert Traces
Trajectory.ai co-founder Ronak Malde says 80% AI accuracy is useless. Learn how their platform builds 'living systems' by training on user corrections for critical industries.