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 und...
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 vi...
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 par...
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...
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 wi...
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 balanc...
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. Don't miss out on this inspiring discussion – listen now!Connect with Behind Company Lines and ...
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 la...
Episode 307: Karthik Ranganathan, CTO & Founder of YugabyteJoin 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 $29...
Episode 306: Rakesh Yadav, CEO & Founder of AidaptiveWelcome 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 drivi...
Episode 305: Hiram Vazquez, CEO & Founder of LALA In this captivating episode of Behind Company Lines, we sit down with the visionary CEO and Founder of LALA, Hiram Vasquez. LALA has taken the entertainment industry by storm with its digital collectible marketplace, empowering fans to own a piece of their beloved movies and TV shows like never before. Join host Julian Torres as he delves deep into Hiram's early career experiences, the inspiring journey that led to the creation of LALA, an...
Episode 304: Jon Keidan, Founder & Managing Partner of Torch CapitalJoin host Julian Torres in this exciting episode of Behind Company Lines as he sits down with Jon Keidan, the founder and managing partner of Torch Capital. Torch Capital, an early stage venture fund, is at the forefront of understanding how technology is revolutionizing consumer behavior and investing in mission-driven consumer technology companies. In this candid conversation, Jon takes us on his incredible journey from...
Episode 303: Katie Butler, Co-Founder of DistractiveJoin Julian Torres in this captivating episode of Behind Company Lines as he delves into the world of Distractive with special guest Katie Butler, the co-founder of this groundbreaking marketing team. Discover the unconventional structure of their company and its fascinating relationship with Moonbeam, a smart contract platform revolutionizing decentralized applications across blockchains. Katie shares her valuable insights on building trust...
Episode 302: Jonathan Rackoff, VP & Head of Global Policy, The HBAR FoundationJoin host Julian Torres in this captivating episode of Behind Company Lines as he sits down with Jonathan Rackoff, VP & Head of Global Policy at The HBAR Foundation. Together, they delve into the world of blockchain technology and its role in creating a sustainable network. They explore the fascinating concept of utilizing blockchain for carbon credits and discuss the latest innovations in the carbon market....
Episode 301: Danny Morrow, Co-Founder & CTO of ExtendIn this episode of Behind Company Lines, host Julian Torres sits down with Danny Morrow, Co-Founder & CTO of Extend, to delve into the fascinating world of transforming the B2B landscape with consumer-focused design principles. Danny shares insights on how Extend brings the best of consumer experience into their B2B products, highlighting the significance of user-centric design and the extraction of valuable insights from user exper...
Episode 300: Kurt Donnell, President and CEO of FreestarJoin Julian Torres in this gripping episode of Behind Company Lines as he sits down with Kurt Donnell, the President and CEO of Freestar. As the CEO of Freestar, an industry leader in maximizing ad revenue for publishers, e-commerce sites, and app developers, Kurt holds a wealth of knowledge and experience. In this revealing interview, Kurt sheds light on his extraordinary transition from a lawyer to a business guy. Prepare to be c...
Episode 299: Jonathan Padilla, CEO & Co-founder of Snickerdoodle LabsWelcome to another exciting episode of Behind Company Lines! In this episode, our host Julian Torres sits down with Jonathan Padilla, CEO and co-founder of Snickerdoodle Labs, a pioneering data company bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3. Get ready to embark on a journey of transformation and empowerment as Jonathan shares his rabbit hole experience into the world of Web3, emerging from a career in government. Brace y...
Episode 298: Brandy Burch, CEO at benefitbayIn this episode of Behind Company Lines, host Julian Torres dives deep into the groundbreaking concept of ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements) with special guest Brandy Burch, CEO at benefitbay. Discover how companies are breaking free from the limitations of traditional healthcare plans and empowering their employees with the ability to choose their own healthcare coverage. Get ready for a paradigm shift in employee b...
Episode 297: Mark Long, CEO of ShrapnelJoin host Julian Torres as he sits down with Mark Long, CEO of Shrapnel, in this exciting episode of Behind Company Lines. Discover the captivating journey of Shrapnel, from its humble beginnings to its position as a trailblazer in the gaming industry. Mark shares insights on gaming's transformation from a lone wolf experience to a cinematic revolution, highlighting the importance of diversity and exhilaration for the evolving gamer. Get inspired by...
Episode 296: Jack O'Holleran, CEO of SKALE LabsIn this mind-blowing episode of "Behind Company Lines," host Julian Torres delves into the innovative world of blockchain technology with special guest Jack O'Holleran, CEO of SKALE Labs. Prepare to have your understanding of gas fees shattered as they unveil a groundbreaking solution that revolutionizes transaction costs forever!They discuss the challenges they faced, the engineering marvels they created, and the paradigm-shifting ideas that led...