Born In Silicon Valley

Born In Silicon Valley is a podcast that features founders’ stories. Each episode highlights the journey of success, pivots, and what entrepreneurs have learned when building from the ground up. Host Jake Aaron Villarreal interviews founders, discussing their struggles, triumphs, and their progress along the way. Listeners will gain insight into leadership and the operations of a startup. This podcast is supported by Match Relevant, a company that helps startups find top talent to grow their businesses.

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Episodes

Monday Jun 24, 2024

Welcome to an inspiring episode where we sit down with Tyrre Burks, the Founder and CEO of Player's Health, an innovative company at the intersection of sports and insurance technology. Dive into Tyrre's journey from a professional athlete in the Canadian Football League to spearheading a mission to make youth sports safer and more accessible. Player's Health is redefining how sports organizations manage risk, compliance, and athlete well-being through a comprehensive risk management platform.
Discover how Player's Health uses its mobile and web-based platform to track injuries, manage compliance and misconduct, and provide essential insurance coverage, all aimed at creating a safer sporting environment for young athletes. Tyrre shares his vision for the future of youth sports, where the health and safety of athletes are prioritized through technology and community effort.
Whether you're a parent, coach, athlete, or sports enthusiast, this episode sheds light on the critical aspects of sports safety and the innovative solutions being developed by Player's Health to address them.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Monday Jun 24, 2024

Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Burnt Banksy, the visionary founder behind Burnt Finance. Discover how Burnt Finance is leveraging blockchain technology and Web3 to reshape society's financial and creative landscapes. From the inception of XION, the blockchain designed for human-centric Web3 experiences, to partnerships that bridge gaps in the crypto world, Burnt Banksy shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of building a platform that aims to democratize creativity and finance for all.
Learn about the core mission of Burnt Finance to advance financial and creative freedom through innovative Web3 solutions. Banksy discusses the importance of making crypto accessible and resonant with society at large, breaking down technical barriers, and fostering a community where developers and brands can thrive.
Whether you're a blockchain enthusiast, an artist looking to explore new mediums, or simply curious about the future of finance and creativity, this episode offers a unique glimpse into the mind of a Web3 pioneer dedicated to changing the world, one block at a time.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Monday Jun 24, 2024

Join us in an enlightening conversation with Conor Cullinane, PhD, the President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Pirouette Medical, Inc., a company at the forefront of revolutionizing injection technology. In this episode, Conor shares his inspiring journey from conducting advanced research at NASA and MIT to co-founding Pirouette Medical, aiming to make injections as simple as pressing a button.
Discover the groundbreaking work Pirouette Medical is doing to transform patient care and the way medications are administered. Conor delves into the challenges and triumphs of bringing innovative medical devices to market, the importance of human-centered design in healthcare, and how Pirouette is setting new standards for safety and convenience in medical treatments.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Monday Jun 24, 2024

In this insightful episode, join us as we delve into the innovative world of Novel with its Founder and CEO, Aldrin Clement. With a rich background at Deloitte Digital and now leading Novel, Aldrin is at the forefront of transforming how international founders manage their finances online. Discover Novel's mission to simplify business banking by integrating banking, payouts, invoicing, and more into a single platform.
Aldrin shares his entrepreneurial journey from the inception of Novel during Y Combinator's Summer 2020 batch to redefining the financial landscape for businesses worldwide. He also provides valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and insights into the future of digital finance.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Monday Jun 24, 2024

In this must-watch episode, we sit down with Deon Nicholas, the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Forethought AI, a trailblazer in generative AI technology for customer support automation. Discover the journey of Forethought AI from its inception to becoming a leader in leveraging AI to transform customer experiences.
Deon shares insights into how Forethought AI is shaping the future of customer support, reducing ticket volumes by over 60% through automation, and enhancing productivity across support teams. He also dives into his personal journey, from his early days in tech to leading a company at the forefront of AI innovation, and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Monday Jun 24, 2024

Join us in this engaging episode as we sit down with Julian Torres Gomez, the innovative Co-Founder of Ontop. Dive deep into the conversation about revolutionizing the future of work with a global payroll platform that simplifies hiring, onboarding, managing, and paying remote teams across the world.Discover how Ontop is making it easier for companies to harness the power of global talent and how remote workers are benefiting from seamless financial services. Julian shares his journey from founding six startups in Colombia to leading Ontop to new heights, discussing challenges, milestones, and his vision for the evolving workspace.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Monday Jun 24, 2024

Welcome to an insightful episode featuring Lisa Popovici, the visionary co-founder of Siena AI. Join us as we dive deep into the world of AI-powered customer experiences and explore how Siena AI is shaping the future of commerce with empathy and innovation. Lisa shares her journey from medical student to tech entrepreneur, her passion for humanized customer service, and the powerful role of AI in transforming interactions between brands and their customers.
Discover how Siena AI is leveraging the latest in generative AI technology to provide autonomous, empathic customer service solutions that understand and engage customers like never before. Learn about the challenges, milestones, and what's next for Siena AI as they continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in customer experience technology.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Monday Jun 24, 2024

Join us for an insightful episode featuring Ozan Bilgen, the CEO and driving force behind Base64.ai, a leading AI document processing platform. Dive into the world of document automation as Ozan shares his journey from being a software engineer at some of the world's top tech companies to founding Base64.ai.
Discover how Base64.ai is transforming industries by automating the extraction and processing of data from thousands of document types, making operations faster, more accurate, and cost-effective. Learn about the innovative AI and machine learning technologies that power Base64.ai and how they are leading the charge in revolutionizing document handling across sectors.
Ozan also delves into the future of AI in document processing, challenges in the industry, and the exciting opportunities ahead for Base64.ai. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about technology, entrepreneurship, and the future of work.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Monday Jun 24, 2024

Join us in a captivating episode with Krish Ramineni, the visionary Co-founder & CEO at Fireflies.ai. Dive into the world of voice AI as Krish shares the journey and mission behind Fireflies.ai, a leading platform that records, transcribes, and analyzes meetings to unlock a treasure trove of insights.
Discover how Fireflies.ai is revolutionizing how teams interact, collaborate, and remember their conversations. Learn about the inception of this innovative tool, the challenges faced along the way, and how it's reshaping business communications and customer relationships.
Krish also shares his insights on the future of work, the impact of AI in our daily communications, and offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs and businesses looking to leverage technology for growth.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation that explores the intersection of entrepreneurship, voice AI, and the future of meeting productivity.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Monday Jun 24, 2024

In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Chu, CEO and Co-Founder of Lofty AI. Jerry shares his journey of entrepreneurship and the driving force behind Lofty AI's mission to democratize real estate investment through fractional ownership and artificial intelligence. Discover how Lofty AI is making real estate investment accessible to all, allowing individuals to build wealth like never before.
Jerry delves into the challenges and triumphs of integrating AI with real estate, the impact of blockchain technology on property investment, and his vision for the future of fractional ownership. This insightful conversation sheds light on how technology is transforming traditional industries and what it means for investors and the market as a whole.
Whether you're a seasoned investor, curious about real estate, or interested in the intersection of technology and property, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

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