Willson Cross from Borderless AI

Willson Cross is the Co-Founder & CEO of Borderless AI.

Borderless AI is a global payroll solution that leverages the power of generative AI to automate and speed up the process of onboarding, managing, and paying international team members.

Takeaways

Dropping out of NYU and starting GoFetch.

Going through a successful acquisition of GoFetch.

The importance of timing.

Building a world-class team.

How to truly add value to customers while leveraging AI.

Prioritize deep domain expertise and startup experience when hiring.

Tips to raising capital effectively.

Maintaining and building strong co-founder relationships.

Chapters

00:00 From NYU to Startup

03:28 Lessons Learned from the Acquisition of GoFetch

07:31 Borderless AI: Revolutionizing HR for International Teams

27:57 Introduction

28:04 The Importance of Co-Founder Relationships

34:44 Building a World-Class Team

39:01 Hiring for Deep Domain Expertise and Startup Experience

44:44 Effective Communication and Problem-Solving in Managing People

48:35 Taking the Leap: Starting Your Own Venture

52:35 Conclusion

Keywords

entrepreneurship, startup, technology, mentors, acquisition, AI, HR, team building, fundraising, co-founder relationships