JustPaid.io- The Future of Business Finance

In this episode of the JustPaid Podcast, Daniel and Dan sit down with Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup and Incorruptible, to discuss why mission-driven companies often lose their soul as they grow. Eric explains the hidden force he calls financial gravity, why shareholder primacy can push companies toward short-term extraction, and how founders can protect their mission through better governa...

Interview with Krishang Todi, CEO of Aegis(YC X25) In this episode, we sat down with Krishang, a founder Daniel met through Y Combinator, to talk about what it actually looks like to build a startup in the trenches. We got into his journey from Kolkata to Carnegie Mellon to Silicon Valley, why he chose entrepreneurship over a more traditional path, and how a real healthcare pain point led his team...

What does it really take to build a strong finance function from day one? In this episode of the JustPaid Podcast, Daniel sits down with Kim Walch, Founder of Rio Finance LLC, to talk about startup finance, accounting, fundraising readiness, cash flow forecasting, and the mistakes founders make when they ignore their numbers too long. Kim shares her journey from public accounting and startup finan...

What does it really take to survive 8 years as a physical product startup? In this episode, we sit down with Justin, co-founder of MODL and creator of the Infinity Tool — a modular, flexible attachment system often described as "Legos for life." From launching a modular water bottle on Kickstarter to making a full pivot that changed the company's trajectory, Justin shares the raw realities of buil...

In this episode of the JustPaid Podcast, we sit down with Valentin Recker, operator, turnaround expert, and longtime finance leader, to unpack why startups don't actually fail suddenly — and what really causes them to run out of money. This is a must-watch for founders, operators, and finance leaders navigating growth, AI costs, hiring decisions, and financial clarity without losing momentum.

Fundraising is painful — and it doesn't mean you're successful. In this candid, long-form conversation, a 2× Y Combinator founder with nearly 20 years of startup experience breaks down the real truth about building companies, raising money, and surviving long enough to win. From the early, intimate days of Y Combinator with Paul Graham and Jessica Livingston to today's $500K checks and massive bat...

Most startups don't fail because they can't sell. They fail because they don't bill, track, and collect properly. In this episode, a veteran CFO breaks down what founders miss early on—from misunderstood revenue metrics to messy spreadsheets and delayed collections.

We're excited to share a new conversation featuring Prasanna Sankar (Co-founder, Rippling & Founder, 0xPeople) in discussion with Daniel Kivatinos (Co-founder & CEO, JustPaid) and Harshith Vaddiparthy. Together, they explore how the next generation of startups will be built—and why the future may not look like the traditional Silicon Valley playbook. In this video, they dive into: • How DAOs could...

Meet the Hosts of the JustPaid.ai YouTube Channel Our YouTube channel was created by a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on the world, led by:  🎙️ Daniel Kivatinos – Co-founder & CEO of JustPaid.ai, serial entrepreneur, and builder. Daniel previously co-founded DrChrono, a startup that transformed how medical practices operate and was acquired after scaling to thousands of prov...

In this episode of the "JustPaid Podcast," hosts Harshith Vaddiparhty and Daniel Kivatinos sit down with product development expert Nick McEvily to delve into the nuances of building products in today's tech-driven market. Nick shares his insights on how technology has democratized product creation, making it easier than ever to prototype and iterate through platforms designed for rapid developmen...

JustPaid is an AI-powered billing automation platform streamlining accounts receivable and payable processes. It offers automated invoice generation, real-time data analytics, and customizable billing rules, all designed to improve cash flow and efficiency. The platform integrates with existing systems and includes features like AI-driven collections and a user-friendly dashboard. JustPaid caters...

We interview some amazing guests at the JustPaid.io podcast, in this episode, we sit down with Yurii Rebryk from Fluently, an accomplished entrepreneur and co-founder who shares his journey through the challenges and successes of securing funding from Y Combinator. Yurii discusses his experiences applying to YC multiple times, emphasizing the importance of persistence, adaptability, and building a...

In this episode we interview Taylor Lowe. Taylor Lowe is the co-founder and CEO of Metal, an AI company focused on accelerating deal flow and providing portfolio intelligence for private equity and venture capital firms. Metal is a venture-backed startup that was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2023 batch (YC W23). Lowe and his team recently unveiled a new AI assistant specifically designed for fina...

Join us for an insightful podcast episode featuring Christina Ross, the CEO and founder of Cube. With a background as a former CFO and finance leader, Christina's journey from CFO to CEO showcases her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to innovation in the financial planning and analysis sector. Discover how Cube, a cutting-edge FP&A software, is revolutionizing financial operations under Chris...

Michael Guerin was the CEO and Founder of ClearPort, a cross-border trade credit startup for mid-market firms from 2017 to 2020. He has a background in banking partnerships and has also worked at companies like Kabbage, Citibank, and the International Trade Administration (ITA), US Department of Commerce. Michael Guerin's experience spans across various sectors, showcasing his expertise in trade c...

Sunil Kumar is an experienced professional who serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Karbon Cards, a Y Combinator-backed company that provides corporate credit cards, vendor payment solutions, and foreign exchange outward remittance services to Indian businesses[2][4]. Before joining Karbon Cards, Sunil gained expertise through his work at various organizations such as Ninjacart, where he...

Max Cho is the founder and CEO of Coverage Cat, a company focused on providing the best insurance deals to individuals[2][5]. He has a background in quant hedge funds, having worked at Two Sigma, and has also held product management positions at Google, Microsoft, and Yale University[4][5]. Cho has a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Arts in...

Meet Sai Arora, founder of Mercoa, a startup in the Y Combinator Winter 2023 batch. It is an embedded B2B payments platform that lets any B2B fintech add BillPay and Accounts Payable to their product. Mercoa offers an Accounts Payable API for B2B fintechs to offer their customers one place to manage and pay all of their invoices. Companies use Mercoa to offer their users one place to manage and pa...