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In this episode, we sit down with Amar Goel, founder and CEO of Bito AI, to explore how agentic AI is changing the future of software development. Amar shares his journey from launching PubMatic to building AI-powered agents that help developers ship better code, faster.

We discuss how Bito’s flagship product, the AI Code Review Agent, cuts review time by up to 50%, reduces regressions, and empowers teams to focus on innovation rat...

In this episode, we sit down with Nick Bonfiglio, CEO and Co-Founder of Syncari, to explore how Agentic Master Data Management (Agentic MDM) is revolutionizing the way enterprises handle data. Nick shares his insights on building AI-ready data infrastructures, the importance of trusted data for automation and decision-making, and how Syncari is helping companies unify, govern, and synchronize their information across systems in rea...

In this episode, we sit down with AIUTA, a company reshaping the future of fashion with cutting-edge, white-label virtual try-on solutions. Their platform enables customers to seamlessly try on clothing, either on themselves or on an AI-generated model that matches their physique. This breakthrough technology allows shoppers to visualize outfit combinations and styling possibilities in real time.

AIUTA’s solutions are designed for ...

In this episode, we sit down with Omri Mor, co-founder and CEO of Routable, to explore how businesses can simplify and scale B2B payments with ease. Omri shares the story behind building Routable, the challenges of sending hundreds of payments every month, and how their accounts payable platform helps companies worldwide.

We discuss the importance of automating the payables process, from vendor onboarding to final settlement, and w...

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Kissi, the founder of Zof AI, to explore how his company is transforming the future of software testing and release. Zof AI is an AI-native platform that automates test creation, execution, and validation at every stage of release—giving teams the confidence to ship with certainty.

Kevin shares his journey building Zof AI, the challenges of creating a platform that blends image recognition an...

In this episode, we sit down with Ronak Desai, Co-founder and CEO of Ciroos, to explore how AI is transforming the world of SRE, DevOps, and operations. With over 20 years of experience at Cisco leading AppDynamics and Full-Stack Observability, Ronak brings deep expertise and a powerful vision for the future of operations.

Ciroos is pioneering the use of multi-agentic AI to tackle IT toil and dramatically accelerate complex investi...

In this episode, we sit down with Cody Barbo, Founder & CEO of Trust & Will, the leading digital estate planning platform transforming how families prepare for the future. Cody shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of disrupting a traditional industry, and how Trust & Will has grown to serve over one million Americans with secure, affordable, and modern estate planning solutions.

We dive into the company’s ...

In this episode of the Match Relevant Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Saks, founder of Landbase and co-founder of AppDirect. Daniel shares his journey of scaling SaaS companies from startup to unicorn, raising over half a billion in capital, and creating billions in equity value.

At Landbase, Daniel is pioneering a new category: AI-powered go-to-market. Landbase helps companies launch sales and marketing campaigns in minutes inste...

In this conversation, Jake Villarreal interviews Matt Bertulli, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of sustainable brands Pila and Lomi. They discuss Matt's journey from building a digital agency to creating innovative consumer products focused on sustainability. The conversation explores the challenges of manufacturing, the importance of working capital, and the role of AI in enhancing consumer goods. Matt shares insights on risk-taking...

In this conversation, Jake Aaron Villarreal interviews Akshay Dodeja, co-founder and CEO of Terminal 49, exploring the intricacies of global trade and logistics technology. They discuss Akshay's journey from a tech enthusiast in India to a startup founder in Silicon Valley, the challenges faced in the logistics industry, and how Terminal 49 is revolutionizing container tracking. The discussion also touches on the importance of inno...

In this episode, we sit down with Trey Sutten, CEO and Co-Founder of Siftwell Analytics, to explore how AI-powered prescriptive analytics is revolutionizing healthcare outcomes and reducing costs. With over 20 years of leadership in healthcare, Trey has led multimillion and multibillion-dollar transformations, specializing in Medicaid, behavioral health, and managed care.

Trey shares insights from his experience in enterprise-level...

In this episode, we sit down with Amy Brown, founder and CEO of Authenticx, to discuss how she’s transforming the healthcare industry by listening—at scale. With over 20 years of experience in public and private sector healthcare leadership, Amy shares how she leveraged her expertise to build a company that uses AI and real human conversations to generate actionable insights for healthcare organizations.

From her time as COO at Sev...

In this episode, we sit down with Luke Arrigoni, CEO and Founder of Loti AI, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of deepfake detection, content protection, and digital identity security.

Loti AI protects celebrities, public figures, and corporate intellectual property by locating and removing real and AI-generated content online. With tools like Loti Watchtower, they enable clients to remove unwanted and impersonated content ...

In this episode of the Match Relevant podcast, we sit down with Jesse Chen, Co-Founder & CEO of CoPilot AI — a Vancouver-based tech company transforming how sales teams connect with prospects using AI-powered tools. With over 20 years in the software industry, Jesse shares insights from his journey, including his early days as a software engineer on EA’s FIFA team to now leading one of the most innovative companies in AI-driven...

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Doble, CEO of Alexi, to dive deep into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the legal industry. Mark shares how Alexi is empowering law firms to work smarter, faster, and more effectively through AI-driven solutions that prioritize privacy, control, and performance.

We explore the current and future impact of AI on legal research, workflow automation, and how Alexi's platform is help...

In this episode, we interview Greg Selkoe, the co-founder and CEO of XSET, a gaming lifestyle brand. Greg shares his journey from urban planning to the gaming industry, explaining how XSET is redefining gaming culture by blending it with lifestyle and media. We discuss XSET's unique approach compared to traditional e-sports teams, the importance of authentic cultural connections, and insights into their business model and partnersh...

In this conversation, William Chan, CEO and co-founder of Iodine, shares his journey from Malaysia to becoming an entrepreneur in the healthcare technology space. He discusses the challenges faced in the healthcare industry, particularly regarding efficiency and profit margins, and how Iodine aims to address these issues through AI-driven solutions. The conversation also touches on leadership evolution, company culture, and the fut...

I sat down with Mark Straub, co-founder and CEO of SmileID, for an eye-opening conversation about his journey from Silicon Valley VC to building identity verification technology across Africa. Mark walked me through the unique challenges of operating in Africa's diverse markets and how digital infrastructure is driving economic development across the continent. What really struck me was his emphasis on localized strategies rather t...

I had an incredible conversation with Enrique Perezalonso, founder and CEO of Palla, a fintech startup that just closed their Series A funding round. We dove deep into his company's remarkable growth trajectory and what it's really like building a fintech company in today's market.

Enrique opened up about their hiring strategies and how they're scaling their team, plus he walked me through their entire fundraising journey - the hi...