Navigating the intricate world of hedge funds is akin to maneuvering through a maze of complexities, as Kevin Fu, CEO of Repool, illustrates in this episode of Behind Company Lines. Fu shares his journey from an unexpected entry into the hedge fund domain to becoming a startup founder, emphasizing the value of early-stage company involvement. He discusses Repool's mission to streamline hedge fund operations, tackling challenges within the traditionally conservative industry. Fu's insights underscore the necessity of perseverance and a clear vision for startup success. From lowering tech barriers to adapting to regulatory changes, this conversation offers a glimpse into the realities and strategies of innovating within specialized fields.

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In a world focused on saving the Earth, hydrogen fuel emerges as a vital solution. Join us as we explore its potential with Gary Ong, CEO of Celadyne Technologies.

In this episode of Behind Company Lines, host Julian Torres talks to Gary Ong, the CEO driving hydrogen innovation at Celadyne Technologies. They discuss the crucial role of science in green technology, emphasizing the need for creativity and rigorous methodology. Gary shares Celadyne's mission to make hydrogen fuel efficient and viable, along with insights on team trust, customer needs, and the ethical imperative to combat climate change.

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Richard White's Distribution-first mindset to company building serves as the backbone of his entrepreneurial journey, a philosophy that Julian Torres explores in a captivating episode with the visionary Founder and CEO of Fathom. From his early days of selling drawings in school to his current venture with Fathom, White's evolution is marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation. In their conversation, White emphasizes the importance of hypothesis testing and feedback aggregation, drawing parallels between gaming and business, while also revealing his inclinations, such as a love for remote work and a deep passion for sci-fi and gaming.

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In the bustling world of online information, finding the good stuff is like hunting for treasure. Behind Company Lines ventures into the heart of innovative solutions with host Julian Torres.

In this episode, Julian interviews Alex Fink, the CEO of Otherweb, Inc. Fink discusses his journey from being an engineer to becoming a founder and CEO. He highlights the challenges of transitioning from a world of positive feedback as an engineer to one where negative feedback is more common as a founder. Fink also shares insights into the founding of Otherweb and its mission to improve information consumption by filtering out low-quality content using artificial intelligence. Additionally, he touches on the evolution of the company's business model and the importance of being intentional about what one consumes.

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In this episode of Behind Company Lines, Julian engages in a comprehensive conversation with his guest, Sean Cann, the co-founder and CEO of Onespot. He shares insights on why mobile apps captivate his attention, their market development, and how they're used to strengthen customer relationship. Discussing his journey from being a software engineer to founding Onespot, Sean underscores the importance of mobile apps, especially for businesses and organizations aiming for enhanced engagement with their members or customers. The conversation diverges to explore his interest in virtual reality and the potential of 'no-code' platforms in simplifying app creation. Sean envisages a future where app creation becomes so easy that it ceases to impress. Towards the end of the conversation, he talks about the challenges he faces, especially around prioritization and defying the monopoly of Apple and Google. 

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In this episode of Behind Company Lines, Julian Torres dives into the realm of Family Tech (Fam Tech) with our guest Zoya Lehrer, the Co-Founder and CEO of Orgo. Zoya shares her journey from the corporate world into the entrepreneurial space, her inspiration for creating Orgo, and the challenges she faces as a female founder. She also discusses the rising trends in Fam Tech and Orgo's integration of AI in maintaining family logistics. Stay tuned till the end to hear her anecdotes about balancing entrepreneurship and parenting. 

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Join host Julian Torres as he sits down with Avante Price, the CEO of POSH, for an insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, event management, and the journey from nightlife to niche communities. Avante shares valuable insights into building a startup, overcoming challenges, from navigating NFT failures to envisioning billion-dollar dreams, and the importance of staying true to your vision. 

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In this riveting podcast episode of Behind Company Lines, Julian Torres chats with Christopher Gray, Founder & CEO of Scholly. In 2023, Scholly was acquired by leading education and student solutions company, Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM). They deep dive into Christopher's journey from college to a successful acquisition, discussing his experiences along the way including his Shark Tank journey, the evolution of education, and the future of Scholly. Christopher shares his insights about the landscape of entrepreneurship, particularly for people of color, and discusses the changes he'd like to see. He also throws light on his future plans involving angel investing and the AI space.

Don't miss this candid conversation with a seasoned entrepreneur who has navigated the complexities of the business world.

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Episode 307: Karthik Ranganathan, CTO & Founder of Yugabyte

Join us on this exciting episode of Behind Company Lines as Julian Torres sits down with Karthik Ranganathan, the visionary CTO and Co-Founder of Yugabyte. This remarkable conversation takes you on a journey from Karthik's foundational role in building distributed databases at Facebook to the impressive rise of Yugabyte, now a unicorn company with over $1 billion in valuation. Yugabyte is on its series C and to date has raised $291M in funding. Its last round was a big one -- $188M. 

Discover the secrets of startup value discovery, hear about bold moves by tech titans, and gain insights into Facebook's innovative culture. Karthik shares invaluable lessons on scaling success and navigating challenges, all while revealing the dynamic world of data scaling and showcasing innovative use cases for Yugabyte. Don't miss this episode filled with candid discussions about the founder's day-to-day challenges, the power of open-source, and the influential books and people that shaped Karthik's incredible journey. Tune in to uncover the hidden gems behind the tech industry's curtain, and get inspired by the stories and strategies that drive success in today's dynamic landscape.

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Episode 306: Rakesh Yadav, CEO & Founder of Aidaptive

Welcome to another captivating episode of Behind Company Lines! Join host Julian Torres as he delves into the world of cutting-edge technology with the remarkable Rakesh Yadav, the CEO and founder of Aidaptive. 

In this engaging conversation, Rakesh Yadav takes us on a journey through his impressive career, including his 14-year tenure at Google, where he led groundbreaking machine learning platforms. Get ready to discover the driving force behind Aidaptive, a company on a mission to democratize access to machine learning for enterprises worldwide. From insights into the ever-evolving landscape of AI to the future of e-commerce and hospitality industries, Rakesh covers it all. If you're eager to glimpse into the AI future and gain invaluable industry insights, hit play and tune in now!

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