Akhil Reddy

Founder and CEO of Thera, a Y Combinator–backed startup building an ecosystem of apps to run modern SMB finances including payroll, treasury, and invoicing; raised venture funding and builds publicly on LinkedIn.

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Dec 9, 2025 • 44min

YC founder: “I train my employees to post on LinkedIn”

Akhil Reddy, the Founder and CEO of Thera, a Y Combinator-backed startup, shares insights on building a next-gen payroll ecosystem. He reveals the power of LinkedIn, detailing how he converted DMs into a $2.5M investment. Akhil discusses his unique 'Employee Generated Content' strategy, emphasizing the importance of authentic posts over ghostwriting. He also explores the algorithms behind LinkedIn engagement and brainstorms innovative payroll features, advocating for founders to start posting consistently to build credibility.

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