Born In Silicon Valley

Can ONE WORD get you 1M+ more users on X? This Elon Musk experiment says YES!

Join us for an insightful conversation with Neha Mittal, Co-founder and CEO of justwords.ai, as she shares her journey from leading growth initiatives at tech giants like Twitter and Pinterest to launching a groundbreaking platform that’s redefining content personalization with AI.
In this episode, Neha dives deep into her career highlights, including managing retention strategies, scaling growth platforms, and spearheading data product development. Discover how her passion for data and machine learning has driven innovation in industries from real estate to energy, and now in marketing technology.
Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com  

Slashing Compute Costs: How Bob Miles’ Salad is Making AI Affordable!

In this episode, we sit down with Bob Miles, the visionary founder of Salad, to explore how his innovative platform is reshaping the cloud computing landscape. From securing the perfect domain name to leveraging a global GPU shortage, Bob shares the secrets behind his bold mission to challenge tech giants like AWS and Google Cloud. Discover how Salad connects 400 million unused consumer-grade GPUs to companies in desperate need of affordable AI/ML compute power. With SaladCloud 1.0, Bob is bringing scalable, on-demand access to a distributed cloud of over 10,000 GPUs, creating a win-win ecosystem for enterprises and everyday users alike. Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey. If you are growing AI Startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com

How to pivot to an AI-first company

In this episode, we dive into the world of productivity and AI-driven meeting tools with Aydin Mirzaee, the co-founder and CEO of Fellow.app. Aydin shares his journey from founding and scaling Fluidware to creating Fellow, a groundbreaking app designed to transform how teams collaborate and manage meetings. Discover how Fellow.auto-joins your video calls to provide accurate transcripts, actionable summaries, and key insights. Learn how the app integrates seamlessly with tools like Slack, Google Docs, and Linear, enhancing productivity across organizations. Aydin also discusses the future of leadership and technology, offering actionable advice for managers and entrepreneurs striving to build high-performing teams. Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com  

Building the Eyes, Ears and Brains of Autonomous Robots

Dive into this exciting episode featuring Bradley Dillon, the CEO of Luxonis, a leading tech company revolutionizing computer vision and artificial intelligence. Bradley shares his journey from engineering and product leadership roles at Amazon and Guardian to heading a cutting-edge AI company.Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com  Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com  

Your Home Is on the Brink of Disaster—Dobby's AI Can Save You!

In this episode, we sit down with Satadru Sengupta and Alexandra Fontova, the visionary leaders behind Dobby, America's most loved home services company. Satadru, Dobby's co-founder and CEO, shares his incredible journey from being an early operator at DataRobot to pioneering AI-driven solutions in the insurance industry. With a career spanning AI, machine learning, and industry-focused go-to-market strategies, Satadru discusses how his passion for technology and ethical innovation drives Dobby's mission to transform home services. Alexandra, co-founder and COO, brings her expertise in customer experience and operational excellence to the conversation. With a background leading high-performing teams at WeWork and a proven track record in growth and customer satisfaction, Alex reveals the strategies that have propelled Dobby to achieve an industry-leading NPS of +80. Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com  

90% of ransomware hacks? Totally avoidable

In this episode, MatchRelevant sits down with the award-winning innovator, keynote speaker, and AI pioneer Kevin Surace. Known for his groundbreaking work in Generative AI, sustainable business practices, and disruptive innovation, Kevin shares his journey from building billion-dollar startups to revolutionizing industries through cutting-edge technologies. Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com  

Building the Eyes, Ears and Brains of Autonomous Robots

Dive into this exciting episode featuring Bradley Dillon, the CEO of Luxonis, a leading tech company revolutionizing computer vision and artificial intelligence. Bradley shares his journey from engineering and product leadership roles at Amazon and Guardian to heading a cutting-edge AI company.Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com  Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com  

AI That Helps Founders Never Miss a Client Call Again

In this episode, we dive into the world of virtual receptionist services with Aaron Lee, CEO and co-founder of Smith.ai. Known for top-tier call answering, web chat, and text response services, Smith.ai was founded by a team with deep roots in Google, Apple, and Intuit. Their virtual receptionists provide a seamless experience, offering call answering, lead qualification, new customer intake, and appointment booking at a fraction of the cost of in-house staff. Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com  

Hiring Wozniak to AI: Virtual Education Like Never Before!

In this episode of the MatchRelevant Podcast, we’re thrilled to sit down with David Bradford, a visionary leader in immersive e-learning. David brings years of experience, from his early days with venture-backed startups to his impactful roles at Walmart and Utah's Governor's Office of Economic Development. His journey includes managing multimillion-dollar tech grant programs and developing strategies that have shaped economic growth and innovation in Utah. Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com  

Sold to LinkedIn for $507M: Now sending AI Agents to help employees learn and grow

In this episode, we welcome Jim Barnett, the CEO and co-founder of Wisq, a groundbreaking platform transforming workplace coaching with AI. With a mission to make success accessible to all, Wisq brings expertise from the team behind Glint, merging years of HR innovation into a virtual coach that helps employees thrive at every stage of their careers. Discover how Wisq's AI-driven guidance helps individuals develop leadership skills, achieve personal growth, and drive business outcomes.
Jim shares his personal journey and passion for creating tools that empower people to be happier and more successful at work. With a track record as the founder of multiple industry-changing platforms like Glint and Turn, Jim has a unique perspective on employee engagement and development. Through Wisq, he's helping redefine how employees approach professional growth, focusing on building an environment where everyone can excel.