Profiles

Paradox PR: Interview With Founder & Managing Partner Davis Richardson About Mastering Strategic Communications

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2025

Paradox Public Relations has emerged as a breakout communications firm uniquely fluent in global influence, narrative, and policy. Founded by Davis Richardson, Paradox operates at the intersection of emerging technology, geopolitical strategy, and frontier-market storytelling, with clients ranging from quantum computing startups and defense tech companies to cultural institutions in conflict zones. Pulse 2.0 sat down with Davis Richardson to explore the philosophy behind Paradox.

Prizeout: Interview With Founder And CEO David Metz About The Ad And Fintech Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 8, 2025

Prizeout is an advertising and financial technology company that helps put money back into people’s pockets. Through Prizeout’s technology, brand-funded offers are available to all partners, including financial institutions, gaming companies, gig economy startups, and more, giving them access to instant cashback from national and local brands when they shop with digital gift cards. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Prizeout CEO David Metz to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Woofz: Interview With Founder & CEO Natalia Shahmetova About The Dog Training App Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2025

Woofz by nove8 is a puppy and dog training app built to help owners create stronger, happier bonds with their dogs. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Woofz founder and CEO Natalia Shahmetova to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Crescendo: Interview With CEO Matt Price About The Full-Service CX Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 3, 2025

Crescendo is reshaping the future of customer experience. Rather than offering just another AI tool or chatbot, Crescendo delivers a fully managed, end-to-end customer service platform that blends advanced generative AI with expert human support. Pulse 2.0 sat down with CEO Matt Price to learn how the company is redefining CX performance and accelerating results for leading brands.

Haber: Interview With Co-Founder & COO Priya Venkat About The Actionable Intelligence Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2025

Haber is a company with a mission to help industries become sustainable by converting data to actionable intelligence. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Haber co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Priya Venkat to learn more about the company.

Flure: Interview With Head Of Marketing Antony Neverov About The Dating App Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 30, 2025

Flure is the first explorationship app – a safe, playful space for real connection without pressure or predefined labels. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Flure Head of Marketing Antony Neverov to learn more about the company.

Loft Labs: Interview With CEO Lukas Gentele About The Kubernetes Virtualization Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2025

Loft Labs is a company that builds the next generation virtualization for the cloud - virtual Kubernetes clusters. Pulse 2.0 interviewed co-founder and CEO Lukas Gentele to learn more about Loft and its work in the Kubernetes ecosystem.

Labyrinth Capital: Interview With Founder & Managing Partner Chris Lawrence About The PE Firm And Its Signature GP-Led+ Approach

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2025

Chris Lawrence is no stranger to navigating volatile markets. The founder and managing partner of Labyrinth Capital Partners launched his firm just 45 days before COVID-19 disrupted the world - and private markets. But that timing is just one chapter in a career built on finding value in complexity. In this wide-ranging Q&A, he reflects on the road to founding Labyrinth, explains why GP-Led+ offers better risk-adjusted returns, and outlines his vision for the future of the firm.

AODocs: Interview With CEO Stéphan Donzé About The Document Control Management Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2025

AODocs is a company that brings trust and efficiency to organizations by ensuring their critical documents are controlled, easy to retrieve, and follow the right business processes, with full traceability. Pulse 2.0 interviewed AODocs CEO Stéphan Donzé to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Grazzy: Interview With Founder & CEO Russell Lemmer About The Financial Platform For Frontline Workers

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2025

Grazzy is a company that helps hourly employees make more money, access it same day, and save and spend in better ways. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Grazzy founder and CEO Russell Lemmer to learn more about the company.

BioMADE: Interview With EVP And COO Jill Zullo About The Bioindustrial Manufacturing Ecosystem Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2025

BioMADE is a company that is building a sustainable, domestic, and end-to-end bioindustrial manufacturing ecosystem to secure America’s future through innovation, education, and collaboration. Pulse 2.0 interviewed BioMADE Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jill Zullo to learn more about the company.

Astrix Security: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Alon Jackson About The Non-Human Identity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2025

Astrix Security is the first platform designed to control and manage the lifecycle of non-human identities, enabling enterprises to manage their NHI attack surface and prevent supply chain attacks. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Astrix Security co-founder and CEO Alon Jackson to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

OPAQUE Systems: Interview With CEO Aaron Fulkerson About The Confidential AI Platform Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2025

OPAQUE Systems is a confidential AI platform unlocking sensitive data to accelerate AI into production securely. Pulse 2.0 interviewed OPAQUE Systems CEO Aaron Fulkerson to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Turnkey: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Bryce Ferguson About The Crypto Infrastructure Powering Billions of Dollars Of Transactions

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2025

Turnkey provides secure, scalable, and programmable crypto infrastructure for embedded wallets and onchain transaction automation. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Turnkey co-founder and CEO Bryce Ferguson to learn more about the company.

RareGen Youth Network: Interview With Khartik Uppalapati About AI Meeting Advocacy

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 27, 2025

RareGen Youth Network is a youth-led organization that unites passionate young voices worldwide to advocate for transformative change within the rare disease community. Pulse 2.0 interviewed RareGen Youth Network President Khartik Uppalapati to learn more about the non-profit.

SourceDay: Interview With CEO Michael Miller About The Supply Chain Software Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 27, 2025

SourceDay is a cloud-based platform that helps manufacturers, distributors, and their suppliers manage purchase orders more efficiently by automating changes, reducing manual work, and improving supply chain performance. By syncing directly with ERPs and using AI to identify and address potential risks early, SourceDay helps companies deliver products on time, cut costs, and build stronger supplier relationships. Pulse 2.0 spoke with SourceDay CEO Michael Miller to learn more about the company's approach and its impact on modern supply chains.

When: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Andy Hamilton About Building A Holistic Post-Employment Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 27, 2025

When is an AI-driven platform designed to streamline the post-employment experience. By connecting existing employees with more affordable health insurance options and added services like career counseling and resume building, When provides support for employees navigating offboarding, all while saving your company time and money. Pulse 2.0 interviewed When co-founder and CEO Andy Hamilton to learn more about the company.

SecureAuth: Interview With CEO Joseph Dhanapal About The Better Identity Management Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2025

SecureAuth believes more security shouldn’t mean more obstacles. Since 2005, SecureAuth has helped leading companies simplify identity and access management for customers and employees, creating experiences that are as welcoming as they are secure. SecureAuth is redefining authentication for the modern enterprise. Today’s evolving threat landscape demands innovative, adaptive security solutions. As the first-to-market provider of continuous facial authentication, the company goes beyond the initial authentication to deliver ongoing security throughout the entire session. SecureAuth’s mature AI-driven risk engine delivers dynamic (and often invisible) authentication, making enterprises more effective than ever at eliminating threats while ensuring frictionless, secure access for employees and customers. “Welcome to Better Identity.” Pulse 2.0 interviewed SecureAuth CEO Joseph Dhanapal to learn more about the company.

NextSTEP: Interview With Managing Director Claudio Colombo About The Investment Initiative

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2025

NextSTEP (NextEnergy Sustainable TEchnology for the Planet) is an investment initiative dedicated to the capitalization and growth of innovative early-stage startups in the field of Environmental Sustainability (CleanTech). Pulse 2.0 interviewed NextSTEP Claudio Colombo to learn more about the company.

Archetype AI: Interview With Co-Founder, CEO, And CTO Dr. Ivan Poupyrev About The Physical AI Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 23, 2025

Archetype AI is a physical AI company pioneering a new form of technology that is capable of perceiving, understanding, and reasoning about the world. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Archetype AI co-founder, CEO, and CTO Dr. Ivan Poupyrev to learn more about the company.

Anumana: Interview With CEO Maulik Nanavaty About The AI-Driven Health Technology Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2025

Anumana is a company that is harnessing industry-leading AI and translational science to decode electrical signals from the heart as never before, empowering healthcare providers to transform patient care throughout the cardiac clinical pathway. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Anumana CEO Maulik Nanavaty to learn more about the company.

Scoutbee: Interview With CEO Gregor Stühler About The Supplier Connection Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 20, 2025

Scoutbee is a buyer/supplier network helping businesses find and evaluate the right suppliers faster, smarter, and more efficiently. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Scoutbee CEO Gregor Stühler to learn more about the company.

Conversation With CGS Immersive’s Doug Stephen On AI-Powered Roleplay To Improve Soft Skills

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 19, 2025

CGS Immersive, Inc. (a CGS company) is an innovation lab and training transformation engine dedicated to pioneering leading-edge Extended Reality (XR) training solutions for businesses worldwide. Pulse 2.0 interviewed CGS Immersive President Doug Stephen to learn more about the company and the recent debut of its new immersive roleplay platform, Cicero.

Halmos Capital: Interview With Founder And Partner Andrew Cohan About The Collaborative Private Equity Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 19, 2025

Halmos Capital Partners is a boutique private investment firm based in Florida that strives to generate attractive returns through opportunistic situations with an operational focus. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Halmos Capital founder and partner Andrew Cohan to learn more about the firm.

Ace Green Recycling: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Nishchay Chadha About Innovative Battery Recycling Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 16, 2025

Ace Green Recycling is a U.S.-based green recycling technology company with global operations across North America, Europe and Asia and is one of the only battery recycling tech platforms with sustainable solutions for both Lead-acid (LAB) and Lithium-ion (LIB) batteries. Pulse 2.0 interviewed AceGreen Recycling co-founder and CEO Nishchay Chadha to learn more about the company.

Recast: Interview With Founder & CEO Andy Meikle About The Universal Media Wallet Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 16, 2025

Recast is a company redefining how consumers access digital media through RecastPay. This universal media wallet empowers media owners to sell any digital item, including videos, podcasts, articles, AI tools, and beyond, directly to any consumer at any price, from £0.01 to £100 per transaction. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Recast founder and CEO Andy Meikle, a universal media wallet company.

ControlTheory: Interview With CEO Bob Quillin About The Observability Controllability Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 16, 2025

ControlTheory is a company that is dedicated to transforming observability through the power of controllability, cutting costs while turbocharging outcomes. Pulse 2.0 interviewed ControlTheory CEO Bob Quillin to learn more about the company.

Conflux Technology: Interview With Founder & CEO Michael Fuller About Creating Heat Exchange Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 15, 2025

Conflux Technology is a heat transfer and additive manufacturing (AM) company addressing heat exchange limitations across a range of industries, from next-gen aviation, aerospace, and beyond. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Conflux Technology founder and CEO Michael Fuller to learn more about the company.

CCS: Interview With CTO Richard Mackey About The Collaborative Care Program Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 15, 2025

CCS is a leading provider of collaborative care programs and home-delivered medical supplies for those with chronic conditions, specifically diabetes. Pulse 2.0 interviewed CCS chief technology officer Richard Mackey to learn more about the company.

Ben Marchionna: Interview With Michigan’s First Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 15, 2025

Ben Marchionna serves as the State of Michigan's first-ever Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer within the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). And his goal is to lead the supercharging of Michigan's innovation economy, leading strategy, building connective tissue, and driving bold action across founders and their startups, investors, universities, corporations, and government. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Ben Marchionna to learn more about his roles.