danielFounder of Sarci, building AI workflow agents for banks and credit unions. Raised $28.8M seed from a16z (Alex Mann). Focus on automating back-office loan processing for 8,000 US community financial institutions.
mike25-year Silicon Valley veteran. Joined Facebook/Meta in 2008, scaled data centers, Oculus, Instagram, built FAIR. Left to found Gigascale Capital ($250M fund) betting on atoms over bits: energy, robotics, manufacturing, defense. Portfolio includes Panthalassa, Heron Power, Radiant Nuclear, Form Energy.
nicoCo-founder of Default (default.com), providing real-time data layer and semantic modeling for B2B companies to power AI agents. Raised Series A. Previously built inbound scheduling/routing tools for fast-growing startups. Company has logo tattoo culture.
sue kimCo-founder and CEO of Brilliant (brilliant.org), interactive STEM learning platform. Launched graphical AI tutor 'Koji' that annotates student work in real-time. Focus on 'moment of understanding' over explanation, lowering embarrassment barrier in learning.
john cooganCo-host of TBPN, a live technology and business show focused on startups, venture capital and Silicon Valley.
tyler cosgroveTyler Cosgrove is guest hosting this episode of TBPN, filling in for regular co-host Jordi Hays. He contributes analysis on AI model releases, business models, and geopolitical dynamics.