🎙️ In this episode, we chat with David Levy — a seasoned startup operator and tech executive who’s held pivotal roles at Amazon and Stripe, two of the most iconic companies shaping the digital economy. With deep roots in business development, early-stage startup acceleration, and go-to-market innovation, David brings a front-row perspective on how AI is transforming the startup landscape.
At Amazon, David worked on scaling startup ecosystems globally, helping emerging founders leverage AWS infrastructure and AI tools to build and grow faster. At Stripe, he focused on enabling early-stage companies to embed payments and financial infrastructure seamlessly, empowering them to focus on product innovation.
Now, as an advisor and investor, David is doubling down on the intersection of AI and startups — from go-to-market acceleration to infrastructure optimization. We explore how founders can think like operators at Amazon, execute with Stripe’s velocity, and deploy AI to unlock unfair advantages across product, growth, and customer success.
🔍 Topics we cover:
GTM lessons from Amazon and Stripe
AI as a cofounder for early-stage startups
Scaling infra and growth in parallel
Startup ecosystems and builder mentalities
What VCs are getting wrong about AI today
🧠A must-listen for founders building in AI, fintech, and B2B SaaS.
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