Born In Silicon Valley

Today we talk with Leo Patching, executive and entrepreneur with experience in building fast-growing businesses across various industries. Former senior leader in private companies and PLCs, founder of multiple businesses, and active investor, non-exec director, and board advisor, focused on strategy, performance, and growth. Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silico...

Angie Westbrock, CEO of Standard AI, shares her journey from a non-traditional background in chemical engineering to leading a billion-dollar startup focused on retail analytics. The discussion covers the evolution of Standard AI, the technology behind their solutions, and the insights they provide to retailers.  Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www....

In this episode, Jason Smith, cofounder of https://klue.com and investor of multiple startups, discusses his journey and how he's revolutionizing competitive intelligence with Klue. 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 grow...

In this episode, we sit down with Kavitta Ghai, founder of Nectir, as she shares her inspiring journey from struggling with learning disabilities to revolutionizing education through AI.  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 ar...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of data decentralization with Zhamak Dehghani, founder of Data Mesh and CEO of Next Data. Zhamak, a pioneer in the field, shares her vast experience and insights into how data mesh is reshaping the way organizations manage and leverage their data. Zhamak explains the key concepts behind data mesh and its importance in solving data scalability challenges...

In this episode, Christina Lopes, Founder and CEO of FidoCure and the One Health Company, shares insights into how FidoCure is transforming cancer care for both dogs and humans. By leveraging precision medicine, FidoCure's innovative approach uses genetic similarities between human and canine cancers to offer targeted therapies that extend dogs' lives by up to 3x. Christina discusses the groundbre...

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Joyce, CEO of GenLogs, a cutting-edge Freight Intelligence platform revolutionizing the logistics industry. GenLogs uses AI and a nationwide network of sensors, commercial, and open-source datasets to track commercial truck patterns and unlock hidden capacity. Ryan dives deep into how the company is combating fraud, theft, and inefficiencies within supply cha...

Join us as we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and innovation with Daniel Saks, the CEO and co-founder of Landbase. Daniel shares his journey from co-founding AppDirect, the leading subscription commerce platform, to building Landbase, a company that transforms businesses’ go-to-market strategies by harnessing machine intelligence and human performance. Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, lea...

In this episode, we sit down with John Tabis, Partner and Head of Launchpad at M13 Venture Studio. John shares his journey from founding and scaling The Bouqs Company to becoming a key leader at M13, where he helps visionary founders create companies that define the future of business. We dive into John's unique approach to entrepreneurship, the lessons learned from his time at The Walt Disney Com...

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Darrow, Co-Founder and CEO of Vivun, to discuss his journey from Deloitte technology consultant to revolutionizing the world of technical sales. Matt shares his early exposure to enterprise software and how it sparked his passion for blending technical expertise with business acumen in the role of Sales Engineering. With over a decade of experience in technic...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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-mark...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 strate...

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 in...

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 ha...

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 ide...

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 shipp...

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 yea...

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...