Startup Explore

In this episode of StartupExplore, I sit down with Anton Koenig, CEO and co-founder of VideoGen, a YC-backed startup building an AI-powered platform that makes video creation dramatically faster and easier. We discuss how VideoGen automates the entire workflow from script to finished video, helping creators, businesses, educators, and enterprises produce content in minutes instead of hours. If you...

Dhruv Tandon, CEO and co-founder of Decisional AI, discusses how their platform uses natural language to build and manage AI-driven automations for business workflows. Discover how Decisional simplifies automation, offers control, and plans to revolutionize enterprise AI adoption.

In this episode of Startup Explore, we sit down with Collin Barnwell, CEO and co-founder of Roundabout Technologies, a YC-backed startup building AI-powered traffic lights to make streets safer and more efficient. Roundabout Tech’s system uses cameras and GPUs to create a 3D real-time map of intersections, simulating traffic 10 times a second to optimize light changes. Their technology helps citie...

In this episode of StartupExplore, I sit down with Luis Benavides, CEO and co-founder of Neighborbrite, a seed-stage startup using AI to transform landscape design. Neighborbrite makes it simple for anyone to redesign their yard: upload a photo, choose a style, and instantly generate personalized, climate-aware designs. Luis shares how the company grew to half a million users and 10+ million desig...

In this episode of StartupExplore, I talk with Peter Moot, CEO & Co-founder of Promi.ai — a YC-backed, seed-stage startup using AI to personalize pricing discounts for e-commerce retailers. We dive into: - How Promi helps merchants boost revenue while protecting margins - The AI powering real-time discount personalization - Peter’s journey from Uber to building Promi - Lessons from YC and what...

In this conversation, Giedrius Daubaris, CEO and co-founder of Exante, discusses the innovative AI agents being developed for the contract to cash cycle. He explains how these agents streamline finance operations by automating complex billing, accounts receivable management, and enhancing cash flow. Giedrius emphasizes the importance of proactive contract management, the benefits of automated data...

In this episode, Kieran Taylor, co-founder of Midship.ai, walks us through how his YC-backed startup is building AI tools tailored for financial auditors. He breaks down exactly how the product works — from automating test-of-detail procedures to preparing first-draft workpapers — and highlights key features like Excel integration, configurability, and audit trail visibility. We discuss the $200B+...

In this conversation, Philippe Noël, co-founder of ParadeDB, explores how their technology enhances PostgreSQL, starting with search and advanced analytics—just the beginning of a broader vision. He shares insights on reducing downtime, improving performance, and ParadeDB’s early success with Alibaba. The discussion covers technical challenges, deployment, and the competitive landscape, along with...