Born In Silicon Valley

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Born In Silicon Valley

From The Ground Up 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.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    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.

    48 min

  2. NOV 8

    From Co-founding $5.3B Cloudera to Vectara: Helping Developers Build Trusted AI Assistants for Apps Fast!

    In this episode, we sit down with Amr Awadallah, Founder and CEO of Vectara, a leading generative AI platform. With over 25 years of experience in scalable systems, big data, and AI, Amr shares his journey from Yahoo and Google Cloud to founding Vectara. Discover how Vectara is transforming the generative AI landscape by providing a trusted platform for business data, addressing challenges like hallucinations, bias, copyright infringement, and data privacy. Amr discusses the evolution of AI technology, the importance of responsible AI practices, and how Vectara is positioned to lead the way in GenAI solutions. Learn about the innovative solutions Vectara offers, including Retrieval Augmented Generation-as-a-Service (RAGaaS), and how it helps businesses integrate conversational AI and question-answering capabilities seamlessly.

    45 min

  3. NOV 7

    Lie Detection via Mobile Phones - Fighting Corruption Worldwide

    In this episode, we sit down with Todd Mickelsen, an innovative technology executive and CEO of Converus, to explore the groundbreaking advancements in credibility assessment technologies. With over 20 years of experience in Business Development, Enterprise Software Sales, and Product Management, Todd shares valuable insights into how Converus is revolutionizing the way we detect deception and identify trustworthy individuals. Converus’ flagship technology, EyeDetect®, offers 86% accuracy in detecting deception within just 30 minutes by analyzing eye behavior. Their other solutions, IdentityDetect™ and IntegrityDetect™, are designed to detect falsified identities and identify trustworthy individuals, respectively, providing organizations with reliable tools to maintain integrity and safety.

    44 min

  4. NOV 6

    1 of the Fastest Growing Startups in Austin,TX – Powered by Word of Mouth!

    In this episode, we sit down with Chadd Olsen, CEO of AVRL, to discuss the future of decision-making technology and automation in the logistics sector. With over seven years leading AVRL, Chadd has pioneered a unique platform that empowers non-technical teams to leverage sophisticated automation and decision trees in ways never seen before. AVRL is revolutionizing the way 3PLs, carriers, and shippers approach complex problem-solving and streamline their workflows. Chadd dives into the cutting-edge technology behind AVRL’s Generation platform, which enables users to convert intricate expertise into structured, cross-domain decision trees. From API-driven customer outreach to automated content management, AVRL's platform brings intelligent automation within reach for all levels of an organization.

    35 min

  5. NOV 5

    Behind the AI Curtain: How Explainability Builds Trust and Transparency - Vinay Kumar - Arya AI

    In this episode, we sit down with Vinay Kumar, the founder and CEO of Arya.ai, a leading AI platform designed to make artificial intelligence accessible, explainable, and safe for enterprises—particularly in the banking and financial services industries. Join us as Vinay shares his journey from a small town in Andhra Pradesh, India, to the cutting-edge world of AI, starting with his formative years at IIT Bombay and progressing to his current work with Arya.ai. Vinay dives into Arya.ai’s mission: to democratize complex AI while ensuring it’s auditable, transparent, and aligned with user goals. His journey began with the development of a STEM research assistant, InvenZone.com, and evolved into Arya.ai, an AI platform for enterprises that deploys deep learning solutions quickly and responsibly. Vinay discusses Arya.ai's role in creating AI systems that adapt to the unique needs of the financial sector, prioritizing safety and explainability to help organizations build trust with AI technologies.

    42 min

  6. OCT 31

    How $130M AI startup is helping build trust between patients & dentists - Overjet - Dr. Wardah Inam

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Wardah Inam, Founder and CEO of Overjet, a pioneering company transforming dentistry through the power of artificial intelligence. Dr. Inam, an MIT and Harvard-trained expert, discusses her journey from academic research to founding a groundbreaking company that enhances patient care and sets new standards in dental diagnostics. With the FDA-cleared technology of Overjet, dental organizations now have an objective standard to detect and treat oral health issues with precision. Dr. Inam delves into the technology behind Overjet and explains how AI empowers dentists to make informed decisions, improve patient outcomes, and even educate patients about their dental health.

    27 min

  7. OCT 29

    AI Breakthrough Gives Humans Superpowers To See Through Walls and Save Lives in the Workplace

    In this episode, we sit down with visionary entrepreneur Dave Copps, CEO and co-founder of Worlds, a groundbreaking platform bringing the Industrial Metaverse to life. With a career spanning 15 years and three successful AI-driven companies under his belt, Dave is no stranger to the transformative power of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Currently, Dave and his team are building live digital twins for ground-floor operations, empowering companies to visualize their worlds as dynamic data streams that drive actionable insights and innovation at scale. In our conversation, we explore the impact of AI as an essential infrastructure component leading us into the fourth industrial revolution. Dave shares insights on the potential of AI-based automation, the importance of digital transformation in manufacturing, and how the Worlds AI platform is set to change the game for enterprises worldwide.

    46 min

  8. OCT 25

    Revolutioning Accent Softening Tech - Ofer Ronen on Tomato AI's - Born In Silicon Valley

    In this episode of the MatchRelevant Podcast, we dive deep into the world of AI innovation with Ofer Ronen, the founder and CEO of Tomato AI. Ofer is no stranger to building and selling successful tech companies, with three previous ventures acquired by industry giants like Google and IAC. Now, he's back with another game-changing solution: Tomato AI.Tomato AI focuses on solving a critical challenge for offshore call centers and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies. By using advanced AI technology, Tomato AI softens the accents of offshore agents in real-time as they interact with customers. This results in clearer communication, higher customer satisfaction, and improved trust between agents and customers.

    30 min
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About

From The Ground Up 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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  • Creator
    Match Relevant
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Match Relevant
  • Show Website
    Born In Silicon Valley

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