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Sigil Wen

Founder, Conway Research

Search every verified Sigil Wen interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Sigil Wen, founder of Conway Research and a Thiel Fellow, recently discussed the launch of Underdog, a private AI system designed to run locally on personal devices. In an October 2026 interview, he stated that the product aims to eliminate trade-offs between privacy and capability, arguing that frontier AI models can now run on consumer hardware such as a MacBook. He also described a vision in which autonomous agents handle transactions on behalf of users, potentially reducing reliance on advertising-based business models. Wen cited Underdog’s ability to compare flight prices across websites as an example of this shift. In a separate appearance, Wen discussed Conway Research’s plans to support multiple platforms, including Apple products, Nvidia and Windows devices, Linux, and Android, with an iOS app forthcoming. He also referenced "Underdog's Law," a concept from his writing, asserting that frontier models from six months ago can now run on personal devices, citing Underdog 27B’s performance on Artificial Analysis relative to a prior Anthropic model. He reiterated the company’s goal of providing free, capable, reliable, and private AI for a broad audience.

Recent appearances

  • Frontier AI Models Now Fit on Your MacBook | Sigil Wen

    October 06, 2026 · 📺 MTS

    Sigil Wen, founder of Conway Research and Thiel Fellow, discusses launching Underdog—a private, local AI running directly on personal devices—and how autonomous agents will transform internet commerce by rendering traditional advertising obsolete. Check out our sponsor Lovable: ⁠https://lovable.dev.⁠ Turn ideas into software people love. -- ⁠https://x.com/0xSigil⁠ -- MTS is a live news and interview show covering technology, business, politics, and culture as it happens. Follow MTS:  X |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠  / mtslive⁠⁠   YouTube |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠   / @mtsituation   Spotify |⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HUNNmV..…

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  • Minecraft AI Mods, Should You Sell Your Data, Construction Paper Really Fell Off

    October 05, 2026 · 📺 TBPN

    01:17 AI Video Game Mods 18:04 𝕏 Timeline Reactions 37:13 Chinese Cars Take Over Britain 43:49 Fiat's $15k Microcar 57:09 Sean Frank, CEO of Ridge, discusses the company’s rapid growth, his decision not to sell its business data to AI firms, and how AI is transforming e-commerce operations, advertising, and creative production. He also explores agent-driven shopping, TikTok marketing, consumer spending, celebrity partnerships, and Ridge’s potential expansion into physical retail. 01:29:21 Linda Du, president, COO, and co-founder of Valon Technologies, discusses the company’s $150 million Serie…

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