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  #34 - Omri Yoffe - Founder (Vi), Raising $145 million, American Healthcare System, Building Palantir of Healthcare 17.06.2026 27мин

  Omri Yoffe is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Vi, an enterprise AI company transforming healthcare, life sciences, and wellness. Under his leadership, Vi has evolved from an AI-powered personal fitness platform into a major enterprise health technology company that uses data and artificial intelligence to improve patient engagement, accelerate clinical trials, support drug commercialization, and optimize healthcare operations.Vi now serves more than 100 large-scale enterprise customers, supports over 190 million lives, and has helped bring more than 50 drugs to market. In 2026, the company completed a $145 million transaction at a $1.64 billion valuation, establishing Vi as one of the leading AI companies operating across the global health industry.Before founding Vi, Omri built and scaled multiple technology and aerospace ventures, including Clear Cut Aerospace Group and LifeBEAM Technologies. He is also a former Israeli Air Force pilot who graduated from the IAF Flight Academy with honors. Omri holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and is a graduate of Singularity University at NASA Ames.Vi labs: https://vi.co/My Links:Instagram:   / manavpod  Tiktok:   / manavpod  Twitter:   / manavpod  Linkedin:   / manavgolecha  Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavpod
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  #33 - Ryan Thorpe - How to Market Mobile Apps, 3m+ ARR 18.02.2026 37мин

  Today’s guest Ryan built an app studio with a portfolio of 40+ apps with 50M+ lifetime downloads and today he will share a playbook on how to grow mobile apps. Ryan joined the AI-powered mindfulness journaling app Reflectly initially in a growth role (Aug 2020), then became Co-Founder/CMO/COO. Reflective Apps now  and a 4.6 average rating Reflectiveapps, including apps like Monefy and The Mindfulness App. Ryan serves as COO of Reflective Apps. According to his X bio, he has sold Reflectly plus 20+ apps over his career.
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  #32 - Anita Verma Lallian - Data Centres, AI, Biggest Land Deal In The History Of Arizona 12.01.2026 38мин

  Anita Verma-Lallian is an American real estate developer, entrepreneur, and film producer known for her role shaping large-scale land deals and pioneering development in Arizona. She is the founder and CEO of Arizona Land Consulting, a firm that advises investors and developers on acquiring and developing strategic land assets across the state. Verma-Lallian comes from a family with deep roots in Arizona real estate and has built her own reputation by leading major transactions, including significant land acquisitions tied to the burgeoning AI data center industry. Her work in this sector has attracted capital from high-profile tech investors, and she’s been involved in multi-million-dollar deals that position Arizona as a growing hub for infrastructure projects and commercial development. In addition to real estate, she founded Camelback Productions, a film production company focused on diverse storytelling, and has plans to build a movie studio complex in Arizona.00:00 – Why AI data centers are the new “gold”00:38 – Anita’s background and Arizona land roots02:35 – The $40M to $1.5B Arizona land flip04:35 – Why Arizona is becoming a top data center market06:20 – Why California struggles to compete for data centers08:20 – How Anita analyzes a land parcel for data centers11:15 – Team, power engineering, and working with hyperscalers14:05 – Local opposition vs economic upside of data centers17:10 – AI boom, power constraints, and China’s lead20:00 – Growing up in a real estate family and early hustle24:40 – Lessons from her dad: market knowledge and taking big risks28:50 – Why she stayed in Arizona and skips California deals32:20 – From land to movies: why Anita launched Camelback Productions36:40 – How streaming changed Hollywood economics for investors40:50 – The rise of Indian audiences and Bollywood–Hollywood crossover43:35 – Genres Anita loves and her content thesis (rom‑coms, feel‑good films)47:10 – Streaming churn, ad‑supported models, and movie profitability51:50 – How investors can play the AI boom: stocks, land, and AI tools55:45 – Why Anita raises per‑project instead of a fund; government incentives59:40 – Global outlook: India, demographics, and AI lag1:03:30 – Career advice for young people entering real estate and AI infrastructure1:07:00 – Why Indians over‑index on income: parenting, work ethic, and scrappiness1:11:20 – How Anita’s team actually uses AI day‑to‑day in the business1:15:10 – Finding off‑market land in a huge state like Arizona1:18:20 – How to invest with Arizona Land Consulting and watch Camelback’s films1:21:40 – Upcoming films with Owen Wilson and Russell Crowe; film studio plansBio:Instagram:   / manavpod  Tiktok:   / manavpod  X: https://x.com/manavpodLinkedin:   / manavgolecha  Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavpod
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  #31 - Shaun Clark - Founder (Go High Level), How to Acquire First 1000 Users 12.10.2025 36мин

  Shaun Clark is the Co-Founder and CEO of GoHighLevel (HighLevel), a SaaS platform built to help marketing agencies and businesses manage leads, automations, CRM, funnels, messaging, and more. With a background in software, Shaun previously founded InvoiceSherpa, a tool for automating invoice collections. He attended Oregon State University for computer science and also took part in Stanford’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship program. [00:00] Intro[00:50] How GoHighLevel Started[02:24] Scaling & Market Impact[05:06] Landing the First Customers[07:29] Why Human Connection Beats Tech[10:07] Building a Referral Flywheel[11:44] Bootstrapping vs. Raising Capital[13:28] Inspiring Customer Success Stories[15:25] Transition: From Agency Tool to SaaS Platform[18:05] Integrating AI Into the Product[20:14] The Future of GoHighLevel[22:59] Agencies as Outcome-Driven Businesses[30:32] AI’s Impact on Jobs[34:02] Advice for Entrepreneurs[36:29] Closing ThoughtsMy socials:Instagram:   / manavgolecha  Tiktok:   / manav.golecha  Twitter:   / manavgx  Linkedin:   / manavgolecha  Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx
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  #30 - John Rush: Building 24 Startups and Earning $3.2M/Year, AI Agents 25.08.2025 35мин

  John Rush is a bootstrapped multipreneur and maker. He’s the force behind Unicorn Platform, a no-code website builder tailored specifically for busy founders. Acquired in 2022, Unicorn has since grown into a six-figure, high-traction platform serving over 300,000 users through SEO-driven growth and creator-led distribution.John builds on his vision with MarsX, a holding company comprised of over two dozen bootstrapped startups—and counting. He emphasizes productivity, autonomy, and user‑centric design, steering clear of VC constraints. John believes deeply in building on his own terms and has transformed this ethos into an ultra‑efficient startup engine.
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  #29 - Kent Yoshimura - Founder, NeuroGum, Reaching 100m+, Shark Tank, Ultra Marathons, Caffeine 12.08.2025 38мин

  Kent Yoshimura is the co-founder and CEO of LA-based Neuro (also known as NeuroGum), a health-and-wellness brand delivering functional gum and mints that help people feel more focused, energized, and calm—anytime, anywhere. A neuroscientist by training (UC San Diego), Kent brings a diverse creative background as a muralist, illustrator, filmmaker, and multimedia artist, having collaborated with global brands like McDonald’s, Lego, AT&T, Benjamin Moore, Ford, and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.An accomplished martial artist, Kent has competed internationally in Muay Thai and trained in Judo with Olympic medalists and members of the Japanese imperial guards. He channels that discipline and artistic vision into both his brand and public murals—creating work “in the public to be enjoyed by everyone,” as he shared in a podcast on creative purpose.My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgxMy Filming Gear:Camera 1: Sony FX3https://amzn.to/4g8SGfCCamera 2: Sony ZV-E1https://amzn.to/4h9nEpcLens 1: Sony  24-70 mm F2.8https://amzn.to/4g8SGfCLens 2: Sony - FE 50mm F1.8 https://amzn.to/40orRyLights: https://amzn.to/4gd2HZ5Microphone: https://amzn.to/4jp6J3zThese videos are not paid partnerships or sponsored. They are solely made for the purpose of education. Please email my producer for any inquiries: erika@manavgolecha.comYou can support this channel just by subscribing :) Our mission is to educate people on the latest emerging technologies.
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  #28 - Ishita Agrawal - Founder, The Tapp, NFC Technology, Quantum Marketing 08.08.2025 32мин

  Ishita Agrawal is the visionary founder and CEO of Tapp, a platform on a mission to transform post‑purchase customer engagement into something magical.Recognizing that the sales funnel ends too early, she reimagined it—at the moment of unboxing or first use, when emotions are highest—by creating dynamic, AI‑driven experiences that spark connection and loyalty.With Tapp, brands can engage customers via a simple tap on a smart sticker—no downloads needed—delivering tailored content, rewards, community interactions, and brand stories.My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx
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  #27 - Dr. Alan Goldhamer - The Insane Benefits of Water-Only Fasting 04.08.2025 48мин

  About Dr. Alan GoldhamerDr. Alan Goldhamer, DC, is co-founder of TrueNorth Health Center (est. 1984) in Sonoma County, CA—the world’s largest facility specializing in medically supervised water-only fasting and SOS-free (no added salt, oil, sugar) whole-food nutrition. (TrueNorth Health Center) He has supervised more than 25,000 therapeutic fasts and leads clinician training and research through the TrueNorth Health Foundation.Goldhamer is co-author of The Pleasure Trap with psychologist Douglas J. Lisle, PhD, a widely read guide to escaping modern dietary pitfalls. His team has published peer-reviewed studies showing significant blood-pressure reductions with medically supervised water-only fasting, including work in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics on stage-2/3 and borderline hypertension. Today, he continues to advocate evidence-informed fasting protocols paired with long-term plant-based nutrition to help patients restore and maintain health. My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx
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  #26 - Paul Rice - Founder, Fair Trade USA, Trump Tariffs 13.06.2025 47мин

  In this episode of the Pursuit of Knowledge podcast, we sit down with Paul Rice, the visionary founder of Fair Trade USA. Since 1998, Paul has revolutionized global trade by collaborating with iconic brands like Whole Foods, Costco, Patagonia, and Walmart. Through Fair Trade USA, Paul has expanded ethical certification across coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, apparel, home goods, and personal care products, delivering substantial improvements to the lives of over 1.6 million farmers and workers across more than 72 countries. By 2024, the Fair Trade movement had generated over $1.2 billion in financial impact. Join us as Paul shares insights on how emerging brands can leverage Fair Trade certification to thrive, inspire consumer trust, and make a lasting positive impact.https://www.fairtradecertified.org/My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx
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  #25- Ben Mones - Founder (Fama), Raising 30m, How AI is changing the recruiting space, Human Captcha 10.06.2025 38мин

  Ben Mones – CEO & Founder of FamaBen Mones is the CEO and Founder of Fama Technologies, a pioneering AI company that helps organizations identify and manage risk in the hiring process. With a background in entrepreneurship and digital risk management, Ben is widely recognized for advancing ethical AI in employment screening. Under his leadership, Fama has become a trusted platform for thousands of recruiters worldwide.https://fama.io/About FamaFama is an award-winning AI platform that screens publicly available online content—including social media and other digital sources—to help employers make more informed hiring decisions. The platform analyzes signals of workplace misconduct, such as harassment, fraud, or threats, and highlights positive attributes like creativity, leadership, and problem-solving.Fama operates in strict compliance with regulatory standards, including the FCRA, EEOC, GDPR, and SOC 2. By filtering out protected class information, the platform ensures fair and job-relevant insights are delivered to employers.To date, Fama has raised over $30 million in venture capital and earned recognition from some of the world’s leading investors for its innovative and responsible approach to online screening.My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx
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  #24 - Romain Torres - Founder (Arcads AI), Growing to $7m ARR in 18 months, AI Product Ideas 10.06.2025 34мин

  Romain Torres is the Co-Founder of Arcads AI, a platform revolutionizing video advertising through the use of AI-generated actors and automated video production. Since launching in September 2023, Arcads AI has enabled brands and marketers to create high-performing ad content at scale, entirely from text input.At Arcads, Torres is building a solution that removes the traditional bottlenecks of video production. The platform empowers users to generate dozens, even hundreds, of customized video ads in minutes, eliminating the need for costly shoots, back-and-forth with creators, or extended timelines. With access to a diverse and expanding library of AI-generated actors, brands can quickly test and iterate on ad creatives with precision and speed.The platform combines emotionally engaging, editable scripts with ultra-realistic AI avatars, giving users full creative control while significantly reducing costs. Arcads AI is designed for performance marketing at scale, enabling advertisers to transform their ideas into captivating, data-driven campaigns faster than ever before.https://www.arcads.ai/My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx
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  #23 - David Tran: Tax Strategies for High Income Earners to Help Reduce Taxes 03.06.2025 41мин

  David Tran is a financial strategist and founder of Prime Path Advisory, helping high-income earners stop overpaying taxes and start building lives of peace, freedom, and clarity. He’s also behind SaaS Tax Credits and co-founder of xFusion, with deep expertise in tax, startups, and scaling. Host of The Fuse Show and advisor at Golden Rule Ventures, David’s mission is simple: make wealth-building smarter, calmer, and more aligned.David's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtran2015/My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgxMy Filming Gear:Camera 1: Sony FX3https://amzn.to/4g8SGfCCamera 2: Sony ZV-E1https://amzn.to/4h9nEpcLens 1: Sony  24-70 mm F2.8https://amzn.to/4g8SGfCLens 2: Sony - FE 50mm F1.8 https://amzn.to/40orRyLights: https://amzn.to/4gd2HZ5Microphone: https://amzn.to/4jp6J3z
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  #22 - Clay Alexander - Founder (Ember), Inventing, 250+ Patents, Apple Partnership, Ember Cube 27.04.2025 58мин

  ​Clay Alexander is an American inventor and serial entrepreneur, best known as the founder and CEO of Ember Technologies. He holds over 250 patents worldwide and is recognized for creating the world’s first temperature-controlled mug, which debuted with Starbucks in 2016. ​Alexander began his entrepreneurial journey in 1999 with Radiance Lightworks, a leading lighting design firm serving clients like Disney and Universal Studios. In 2005, he founded Journée Lighting, where he developed the GE Infusion LED light bulb, later commercialized by General Electric. ​Under his leadership, Ember has expanded globally, with products available in over 7,600 retail locations across 27 countries, including Apple Stores and Best Buy. The company has also ventured into healthcare, partnering with Cardinal Health to develop the Ember Cube, a self-refrigerated, cloud-connected shipping box for temperature-sensitive medications.https://ember.com/My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx
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  #21 - Sam Baig - Goldman Sachs, 4 Business Ideas in E-commerce, 3PL, Thailand 18.04.2025 52мин

  Sam Baig is a serial entrepreneur and former Goldman Sachs analyst, currently the Co-Founder of Printfits, a thriving print-on-demand company launched in 2020, focused on redefining how people create custom apparel online. Before diving into the startup world, Sam spent over two years at Goldman Sachs, where he worked in the executive wealth management group and contributed to overseeing portfolios totaling nearly $35 billion in assets under management.With a background in finance, digital marketing, and business operations, Sam blends analytical rigor with creative strategy, building companies at the intersection of commerce, technology, and culture.My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx
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  #20 - Ken Babcock - CoFounder(TangoAI), Harvard, Fundraising, AI Agents 14.04.2025 39мин

  Ken Babcock is the co-founder and CEO of Tango, a software company that enables users to create step-by-step tutorials for digital processes. He and his co-founders, Brian Shultz and Dan Giovacchini, left Harvard Business School during the pandemic to start the company. Prior to founding Tango, Babcock held roles in analytics, data science, and product strategy at Uber. He began his career at Deloitte Consulting after graduating with honors from Cornell University. Tango: https://www.tango.ai/My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx
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  #19 - Adelle Archer - Founder (Eterneva) , Lab Grown Diamonds, Shark Tank, Fundraising 30.03.2025 38мин

  ​Adelle Archer is the CEO and co-founder of Eterneva, a company that transforms the ashes or hair of loved ones and pets into memorial diamonds. The idea for Eterneva was inspired by the loss of her close friend and mentor to pancreatic cancer, leading Archer to seek a unique way to honor her memory. Prior to founding Eterneva, Archer spent four years as a product marketing leader in the tech industry, collaborating with companies like Amazon, eBay, Square, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. In 2019, Eterneva was named Consumer Startup of the Year by the Stevie Awards and was featured on "Shark Tank," securing an investment from Mark Cuban. Archer has been recognized on both Inc. and Forbes' '30 Under 30' lists for her entrepreneurial achievements.Links:https://www.eterneva.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx
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  #18 - Peter Voss - Founder (Aigo.AI), AGI, Cognitive AI, Robotics 25.03.2025 45мин

  Peter Voss is an entrepreneur, engineer, and AI researcher known for coining the term artificial general intelligence (AGI). He is the founder and CEO of Aigo.ai, a company developing advanced conversational AI assistants. Voss has been a pioneer in cognitive AI, advocating for AI systems that can learn, reason, and adapt more like humans. With a background in software engineering and a passion for philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience, he has contributed to the evolution of AI beyond traditional machine learning. His work focuses on creating AI that is more personalized, intelligent, and context-aware.My socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manavgolecha/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manav.golechaTwitter: https://twitter.com/manavgxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manavgolecha/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx
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  #17 - Neville Medhora - Increase Sales with Better Copy, Stop being Boring, Swipefile.com, NevBlog 22.03.2025 53мин

  Neville Medhora teaches copywriting, marketing, and persuasion techniques, focusing on writing that sells. He runs ‪@kopywriting‬ where he shares actionable advice on how to write compelling content that converts, whether for emails, sales pages, social media, or landing pages. His teaching style is casual, fun, and direct, using humor and real-world examples to simplify complex ideas.Key Lessons from Neville Medhora:Clear, Concise, and Conversational Writing – Avoid jargon, fluff, and overly formal language.AIDA Formula – Grab Attention, create Interest, build Desire, and prompt Action.Psychological Triggers – Using urgency, scarcity, and social proof to drive conversions.Improving Landing Pages & Sales Pages – Optimizing for clarity, trust, and action.He also emphasizes testing and iterating—writing something, putting it out there, and refining it based on feedback.His methods are practical, no-BS, and highly effective for business owners, marketers, and content creators.My socials:Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx
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  #16 - Ryan Begelman - Cofounder (Summit), $51m Exit, Powder Mountain, Bisnow Media 20.03.2025 1ч

  Ryan Begelman is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and executive coach with a track record of building and scaling businesses to remarkable success.He helped grow Bisnow Media from $1M to $22M in revenue, ultimately selling it for $51M in 2016. As an early investor, his $46K investment in Bisnow generated an astounding $64M in cash distributions over 7.5 years. Today, Bisnow is the largest publisher of commercial real estate news and events, surpassing $40M in annual revenue.Beyond media, Ryan and his partners took on an ambitious project—buying an entire ski mountain, Powder Mountain, and transforming it into a thriving community before selling it to Netflix founder Reed Hastings.His entrepreneurial reach extends to angel investing, where he backed unicorns like Uber, Coinbase, and Warby Parker early on.From working at The Carlyle Group in private equity to co-leading Summit, and even exploring passions like Burning Man, cycling, and stand-up comedy, Ryan’s journey defies convention. In this conversation, he shares his insights on scaling businesses, building communities, and achieving a well-balanced life.Links:https://www.ryanbegelman.com/Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx
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  #15- Alex Marantelos - Founder (Intryc), Raising $4.2 million, QA, AI agents, YC 26.02.2025 38мин

  Here is my interview with Alexis Marantelos.He is the Co-founder and CEO of Intryc, an AI-powered Quality Assurance platform designed for Customer Support. Outside of professional endeavors, Alexis enjoys staying active with calisthenics, reading literature on science and philosophy, and exploring remote parts of the world.Links:https://www.intryc.com/ My socials:Website: https://www.manavgolecha.com/All my links: linktr.ee/manavgx