Listen "Willson Cross from Borderless AI"
Episode Synopsis
Willson Cross is the Co-Founder & CEO of Borderless AI.
Borderless AI is a global payroll solution that leverages the power of generative AI to automate and speed up the process of onboarding, managing, and paying international team members.
Takeaways
Dropping out of NYU and starting GoFetch.
Going through a successful acquisition of GoFetch.
The importance of timing.
Building a world-class team.
How to truly add value to customers while leveraging AI.
Prioritize deep domain expertise and startup experience when hiring.
Tips to raising capital effectively.
Maintaining and building strong co-founder relationships.
Chapters
00:00 From NYU to Startup
03:28 Lessons Learned from the Acquisition of GoFetch
07:31 Borderless AI: Revolutionizing HR for International Teams
27:57 Introduction
28:04 The Importance of Co-Founder Relationships
34:44 Building a World-Class Team
39:01 Hiring for Deep Domain Expertise and Startup Experience
44:44 Effective Communication and Problem-Solving in Managing People
48:35 Taking the Leap: Starting Your Own Venture
52:35 Conclusion
Keywords
entrepreneurship, startup, technology, mentors, acquisition, AI, HR, team building, fundraising, co-founder relationships
Borderless AI is a global payroll solution that leverages the power of generative AI to automate and speed up the process of onboarding, managing, and paying international team members.
Takeaways
Dropping out of NYU and starting GoFetch.
Going through a successful acquisition of GoFetch.
The importance of timing.
Building a world-class team.
How to truly add value to customers while leveraging AI.
Prioritize deep domain expertise and startup experience when hiring.
Tips to raising capital effectively.
Maintaining and building strong co-founder relationships.
Chapters
00:00 From NYU to Startup
03:28 Lessons Learned from the Acquisition of GoFetch
07:31 Borderless AI: Revolutionizing HR for International Teams
27:57 Introduction
28:04 The Importance of Co-Founder Relationships
34:44 Building a World-Class Team
39:01 Hiring for Deep Domain Expertise and Startup Experience
44:44 Effective Communication and Problem-Solving in Managing People
48:35 Taking the Leap: Starting Your Own Venture
52:35 Conclusion
Keywords
entrepreneurship, startup, technology, mentors, acquisition, AI, HR, team building, fundraising, co-founder relationships
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