DealMakers

Matias Recchia has undergone bold transitions, gained global experiences, and developed a deep conviction in the power of technology to modernize traditional industries. He helped pioneer social gaming in Latin America and transformed how real estate professionals discover and manage assets in the US. The post Matias Recchia On Raising $45 Million To Provide AI-Powered Solutions For The Real Estate Industry appeared first on Alejandro Cremades.

Jesse Zhang, founder of Decagon and a former tech entrepreneur, shares his journey from Harvard computer science to AI innovation. He discusses raising $231 million for his AI-driven customer service platform, emphasizing the importance of market adaptability and customer feedback. Jesse delves into the challenges of rapid growth and maintaining company culture while building a cohesive team. He also reveals how Decagon transforms customer experiences with AI agents, aiming to revolutionize contact centers into strategic assets.

Lisa Falzone’s journey from elite athlete to repeat tech founder reflects her discipline, adaptability, and resilience. She is the co-founder of Revel Systems and Athena Security Inc., and has built and scaled companies, weathering the emotional highs and lows that come with entrepreneurial life. The post Lisa Falzone On Selling A Company For $250 Million And Now Building An AI-Powered Weapons Detection And Visitor Management System appeared first on Alejandro Cremades.

Tim Davis's entrepreneurial journey reflects a rare blend of intellectual curiosity, scrappy resilience, and a deep commitment to building relationships and networks. He has an exciting story, which includes an acquihire by Google and the launch of his latest venture, Modular. The post Tim Davis On Raising $130 Million To Build A Next-Generation AI Platform To Simplify AI Development And Deployment After Multiple Startups And Scaling AI At Google appeared first on Alejandro Cremades.

Itamar Friedman’s entrepreneurial journey reflects curiosity, calculated risks, and forward-looking vision. His story begins with teaching himself computer networking in high school, and then co-founding a machine learning startup acquired by Alibaba. The post Itamar Friedman On Selling A Company To Alibaba And Now Raising $50 Million To Build A Quality-First AI Coding Platform To Help With Writing, Testing, And Reviewing Code appeared first on Alejandro Cremades.

In the dynamic world of startups, few figures personify the full arc of the entrepreneurial journey like Jeff Bussgang. A computer science graduate from Harvard with a passion for artificial intelligence since the 1980s, he has navigated nearly every phase of company building. The post Founder-Turned-Venture Capitalist Jeff Bussgang On Helping Build A Unicorn, Co-Founding A Company That Sold For $300 Million, And Now a Best-Seller Author and Harvard Business School Professor appeared first on Alejandro Cremades.

When it comes to building a startup in today’s fast-changing AI landscape, Brad Menezes is living proof that bold pivots, deep conviction, and long-term co-founder trust are the real ingredients for success. The post Brad Menezes On Raising $60 Million To Build An AI-Powered Platform That Helps Organizations Build And Manage Internal Applications More Efficiently appeared first on Alejandro Cremades.

Damian Pelliccione didn’t just build a streaming platform; they built a company that redefined what representation in media can look like, proving that mission-driven businesses can be highly profitable. They are the co-founder of Revry, the world’s leading LGBTQ-first streaming service. The post Damian Pelliccione On Raising Millions To Build An LGBTQ+-First Streaming Media Network With Free Live TV, Movies, Series, News, And Exclusive Queer Programming appeared first on Alejandro Cremades.

For most people, growing up in the calm landscapes of southern Sweden might not trigger dreams of disrupting the global energy system. But Patrik Möller has never been like most people. In a riveting interview, he talks about his journey through building, scaling, and financing CorPower Ocean. The post Patrik Möller On Raising $147 Million To Develop Wave Energy Technology that Generates Clean Electricity From Ocean Waves appeared first on Alejandro Cremades.

Claire Tomkins, founder and CEO of Future Family, is no stranger to reinvention. In an inspiring conversation on the Dealmakers Podcast, Claire shares the defining moments that shaped her from solving problems in frozen barns to raising over $500M in capital. The post Claire Tomkins On Raising Over $500 Million To Build A Platform To Help Couples Navigate Fertility Treatments Through Financial Support And Concierge Services appeared first on Alejandro Cremades.