The Silicon Valley Insider Show with Keith Koo

Growth Playbook: Vision, Governance, and Investment Insights In this New Year’s episode of Silicon Valley Insider®, host Keith Koo moves beyond predictions and focuses on preparation for 2026. Rather than forecasting trends, Keith examines what actually drives sustainable growth: clear vision, execution discipline, governance readiness, and resilient infrastructure. Drawing from real-world examples across AI, deep tech, and regulated industries, the episode explores why ambition without operational readiness creates risk and how governance, when designed correctly, becomes a strategic accelerator rather than a constraint. This episode is especially relevant for founders, investors, and board members navigating capital-constrained markets, AI adoption, and increasing scrutiny around risk, compliance, and infrastructure. Key topics include: •Vision as architecture, not hype •Vertical integration and long-term planning as strategic moats •Common execution gaps in AI and platform companies •Governance as a growth enabler •Infrastructure, energy, and vendor dependency as board-level concerns Referenced examples include: Nvidia, Stripe, Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Waymo. Timestamps 00:26 – Vision & Governance Foundations 01:30 – Strategic Leadership Themes for 2026 05:48 – Case Studies: Nvidia & Stripe 08:56 – Execution Gaps and Readiness Risks 20:42 – Governance as a Strategic Accelerator 33:29 – Infrastructure as the Backbone of Scale 38:27 – Closing Reflections Questions or comments: info@svin.biz

Host:Keith Koo, Host of Silicon Valley Insider | Managing Partner, Guardian Insight Group LLC Guests: Myra Durrani, Founder & CEO, MobileyMe Jon Ryan, CFO, MobileyMe Episode Overview:What happens when you lose access to your phone—mid-meeting, mid-flight, or mid-crisis? For most, it’s a moment of panic. For MobileyMe, it’s a solvable problem. In this episode, Keith Koo speaks with MobileyMe’s founder Myra Durrani and CFO Jon Ryan to explore how their platform delivers mobile continuity, even when your device is lost, broken, or out of power. We unpack the core innovation: secure, cloud-based access that lets users call, text, locate, control, and protect their phone remotely—while maintaining privacy and identity. You’ll also hear insights into intellectual property strategy, market differentiation, and how MobileyMe is positioning for long-term growth in a competitive and fast-moving space. Topics Covered: The origin story behind MobileyMe How the platform keeps users connected without their phone Competitive landscape vs. tools like Find My Device Planning for growth without sacrificing user trust Mobile security risks and the future of continuity tech Key Takeaways: True mobile resilience requires more than location tracking Remote communication, control, and security must be seamless Startups should design for continuity, privacy, and trust from day one Resources & Links: Learn more: MobileyMe.com Capital raise info: USCapital.com Connect with Keith Koo: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/keithkoo Contact: info@svin.biz

Title: Rylti's Quest: Shining a Light on the Dark Data Within Your Company Guests:Peter Fiorillo, Co-Founder and CEOLawrence Baisch, CTO In this week's episode of Silicon Valley Insider, host Keith Koo welcomes Peter Fiorillo, Co-Founder and CEO, and Lawrence Baisch, CTO of RYLTI (pronounced "Royalty"), a company at the forefront of dark data discovery in corporations. Join us as we delve into how RYLTI is shining a light on the untapped potential of data within organizations, leveraging their biomimetic approach to advanced analytics. We'll explore the growing importance of digital twins, a concept endorsed by regulators and policymakers as the future of data management. Our guests will share insights into RYLTI's commitment to responsible AI and how their technology is shaping the marketplace amidst evolving technology dynamics. Discover the concept of a "digital twin ecosystem" and how the RYLTI RKE platform interacts with other AI and OT solutions to drive innovation and deliver previously unachievable benefits. Tune in to Silicon Valley Insider for a deep dive into the transformative work of RYLTI in making sense of corporate dark data and leading the way in responsible, cutting-edge analytics. To find out more about RYLTI go to https://ryailiti.com/ Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more:www.svin.bizListen on 860AM KTRB Silicon Valley | San FranciscoListen on 1220AM KDOW Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen and subscribe to the "Silicon Valley Insider" Podcast ahead of time to make sure you don't miss this show. Available on all majors platforms (Spotify, Apple, Google and more) For questions or comments, email: info@svin.bizwww.keithkoo.com

In this encore installment of Silicon Valley Insider, Keith Koo hosts an interview with Chatri Sidyodtong, Founder and CEO of ONE Championship, a global media platform headquartered in Singapore and the star of “The Apprentice ONE Championship Edition.” As a 5-year old boy, Chatri’s mother told him “you will go help people” and that was something hard to fathom when he and his family were broke as he entered life at university. Hear Chatri tell his story of inspiration and hope. From rags to riches is a familiar story but ensuring humility along the way makes Chatri a superhero. Key Takeaways: Chatri’s mother’s words of wisdom instilled in him a strong sense of purpose and determination. Chatri’s journey from poverty to success is a testament to the power of hard work and perseverance. Chatri is a true inspiration to us all, and his story is a reminder that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. More about Chatri Sidyodtong Chatri Sityodtong is a Thai-American entrepreneur, martial artist, and the founder, chairman, and CEO of ONE Championship, a global sports media platform headquartered in Singapore. In 1994, he graduated from Tufts University with a degree in economics. He then earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1999. After graduating from Harvard, Sityodtong moved to Singapore and founded Evolve MMA in 2009. The academy quickly became one of the leading martial arts schools in the world, and Sityodtong was named one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People in Martial Arts" by Black Belt Magazine in 2013. In 2011, Sityodtong founded ONE Championship with the goal of uniting the world's martial arts under one banner. ONE Championship is now the largest global sports media platform in Asia, with a worldwide broadcast to over 170 countries. The organization has produced some of the biggest and most exciting fights in the history of martial arts, and Sityodtong has been praised for his vision and leadership. Sityodtong is a passionate advocate for martial arts and its positive impact on society. He believes that martial arts can teach people discipline, respect, and self-confidence. He is also a strong supporter of global poverty alleviation and has donated millions of dollars to charity. In 2022, Sityodtong was the host of The Apprentice Asia edition, a reality TV show in which 16 candidates competed for a job as his protégé at ONE Championship. The show was a huge success, and Sityodtong was praised for his charisma and leadership. Sityodtong is a true pioneer in the world of martial arts. He has helped to make martial arts more accessible and popular than ever before, and he has inspired millions of people around the world to pursue their dreams. Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/ Listen 860AM KTRB Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen 1220AM KDOW Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen and subscribe to the "Silicon Valley Insider" Podcast ahead of time to make sure you don't miss this show. For questions or comments, email: info@svin.biz

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider, host Keith Koo interviews returning guest Sal Peer, CEO of Social Brim, a digital marketing agency and also the CEO of AI Exosphere, to discuss "Satellite Writer" their SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platform that allows anyone to create professional quality content anywhere for virtually any use-case. This episode first aired before OpenAI's ChatGPT took the world by storm, but ChatGPT is just one of many AI augmented models that are being developed in parallel. Sal discusses how his team decided to create their own AI assisted tools to help create content for their clients and how they realized that they were creating a product that can transform the way we create content and help scale our output. AI Exosphere uses a combination of AI and human interaction to create valuable content that can be used to promote businesses, brands and individuals. About Sal Peer and AI Exosphere: Sal Peer is the founder and CEO of AI Exosphere, a company that has developed a natural language processing (NLP) based artificial intelligence (AI) platform called Satellite Writer. The AI platform uses the latest advances in deep learning to automatically generate content that is optimized for search engines and social media platforms. For a risk-free trial of Satellite Writer visit this link: https://satellitewriter.com/r/keith/ Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/ Listen 860AM KTRB Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen 1220AM KDOW Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen and subscribe to the "Silicon Valley Insider" Podcast ahead of time to make sure you don't miss this show. For questions or comments, email: info@svin.biz

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider, Ron DeKoven, Founder & CEO myLawyer & Justice NFT talks about his many decades in the legal profession from U.S. Corporate Attorney to English Barrister Ron took that experience and create the my Lawyer Network a Global network of attorneys. Ron's vision is to help attorneys and clients around the world to work more effectively and efficiently using technology innovations such as blockchain and NFTs. About myLawyer: myLawyer is part of the myLawyer Network group. myLawyer is a Singapore company focused on creating a Global Network of lawyers. The Global Network will enable lawyers to secure new instructions and new clients more efficiently. The Global Network will enable lawyers to create a Virtual Network of boutique firms. The Global Network will also enable lawyers to refer matters to other lawyers. The only limitation to what lawyers can create with the Global Network is the lawyers imagination. https://www.mylawyernetwork.com/about-us About Ron DeKoven: Ron is a New York Lawyer and an English Barrister. He has founded three legal tech companies: Justice NFT in Delaware, myBarrister in London and myLawyer in Singapore. The three companies are wholly owned by myLawyer Network, a Delaware company. These companies are engaged in developing blockchain and innovative apps for lawyers, barristers and solicitors that revolutionize the practice of law, attract new clients, enhance marketing and enable remote, secure communication. The first of these apps was released in the US last year. A second app was released in January, 2021 in the UK. The Justice NFT will be released in the fourth quarter of 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-dekoven-272a7062/ Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/ Listen 860AM KTRB Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen 1220AM KDOW Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen and subscribe to the "Silicon Valley Insider" Podcast ahead of time to make sure you don't miss this show. For questions or comments, email: info@svin.biz

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider, Joshua Lee, CEO of Ardius (a Gusto company) discusses how any company that has research and development expenses in technology, science or process can be eligible for significant R&D tax credits. Ardius has helped companies recover millions of dollars in tax credits from things like research and development that they’ve done in building their product and company, and this money can feel like non-dilutive capital to help fund ongoing operations. This is done by companies of all sizes, but historically has been a very expensive and manual effort, which Ardius is making was faster and easier and automated. To find out more about Ardius and see if you qualify for the R&D Tax Credit Click this link: https://www.ardius.com/?ref=GIG Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/ Listen 860AM KTRB Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen 1220AM KDOW Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen and subscribe to the "Silicon Valley Insider" Podcast ahead of time to make sure you don't miss this show. For questions or comments, email: info@svin.biz

Peter Drucker once said “Culture eats Strategy for Breakfast” which means that no matter what you try, the culture of your organization will always determine the outcome of your future. On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider, Keith Koo’s guest is Dr. Andrew Kim, author of the new book “Culture for the Left-Brained Leader: Strategy, Tactics and Implementation for Transformative Results" which debuted at number one on Amazon for business strategy. Hear Andrew’s story how he ran into barriers scaling his dental practice which led to pivoting his team’s culture in order to achieve his goals and objectives. Hear more about Andrew and his book “Culture for the Left-Brained Leader” by tuning into Silicon Valley Insider. "Culture for the Left-Brained Leader" is currently #1 on Amazon in multiple categories: Business Teams, Organizational Change & Business Operations About Andrew: Dr. Andrew YJ Kim is the co-founder of Culture ’n Strategy, an advisory firm that helps scale-ups and fast-growing companies navigate their growth journey. He specializes in a synchronized approach to strategy and culture, a complex intersection between two advanced topics that few can navigate. More information about Andrew can be found at https://cultureleftbrainleader.com/ Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/ Listen 860AM KTRB Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen 1220AM KDOW Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen and subscribe to the "Silicon Valley Insider" Podcast ahead of time to make sure you don't miss this show. For questions or comments, email: info@svin.biz

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider, Keith Koo’s returning guest is Steve Cadigan, first Chief Human Resources Officer of LinkedIn who will discuss his new book “Workquake – the Case for a Human-Centric Future of Work”. In the aftermath of the pandemic there has been a shift in how employers and employees think about work. Steve discusses how the whole concept of work is changing and how corporations need to adapt to a human-centric model before getting unexpectedly left behind. Don’t miss this important discussion on the future of work. Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/ Listen 860AM KTRB Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen 1220AM KDOW Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen and subscribe to the "Silicon Valley Insider" Podcast ahead of time to make sure you don't miss this show. For questions or comments, email: info@svin.biz

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider (#SVIN), Keith Koo’s guest is Preetham Vishwanatha, Founder and CEO of Kena.ai Preetham shares his early history learning violin at a young age as both an academic and religious experience. After a very successful career as a technology executive and innovator Preetham turned his focus towards his passions for technology and music leading to the start of Kena.ai. Keith and Preetham discuss how Kena.ai is disrupting how people can learn to play music using A.I, and how the platform can be used to do music genre “mashups” such as heavy metal mixed with classical. More about Preetham: He is an executive leader in AI with 25+ years in hi-tech, research and startups. His expertise involves areas of Computational Creativity, Musical Acoustics, Computational Linguistics, Reinforcement Learning, Complex Dynamical Systems and Game theoretical models. At Kena, Preetham is building a Music Neural Graph through Artificial Intelligence with applications in Musicology, Compositions and Learning. He is also an avid guitar player and composes songs at leisure. In the past 25 years, he has built large-scale machine intelligence platforms for evidence-driven decision-making in Ed-tech, Ad-tech, commerce exchanges, retail demand chain solutions, and cloud-based analytics domains. Linked In: https://linkedin.com/in/vvpreetham To find out more about Kena.ai: https://kena.ai Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/ Listen Saturdays 10-11am 860AM KTRB Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen Thursdays 2-3pm on 1220AM KDOW Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen and subscribe to the "Silicon Valley Insider" Podcast ahead of time to make sure you don't miss this show. Download the podcast at 3:00pm on Mondays For questions or comments, email: info@svin.biz

May is AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Heritage Month. In honor of AAPI, Keith is hosting a series highlighting leaders in the AAPI community. On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider (#SVIN), Keith’s guest is Hang Black, author of “Embrace Your Edge: Pave Your Own Path as an Immigrant Woman in the Workplace” who discusses insights from her book and how she chose to self-publish in order to ensure she maintained creative control. Hang is also a Vice President of Revenue Enablement at Juniper Networks and discusses her own career journey to reach the executive ranks in Silicon Valley as an Asian American woman. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VBYBNZK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/ Listen Saturdays 10-11am 860AM KTRB Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen Thursdays 2-3pm on 1220AM KDOW Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen and subscribe to the "Silicon Valley Insider" Podcast ahead of time to make sure you don't miss this show. For questions or comments, email: info@svin.biz Be sure to subscribe and listen to the podcast. You can also listen to past podcasts here: Spotify: “INSERT SPOTIFY LINK” Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-silicon-valley-insider-show/id1282637717?mt=2: Podbean: and all other platforms: Email us at info@svin.biz or find us here: www.svin.biz Artificial Intelligence, AI, Blockchain, Big Data, Data Analytics, CyberRisk, Information security, VC, Venture Capital, Angel Investments, Fundraising, Capital Raising, Investor, Technology for Good, UN SDGs, Emerging Technology, NFTs

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider (#SVIN), Keith Koo’s guest is Wayne Huang, CEO & Co-Founder of XREX (“x-rex”) a blockchain trade technology that enables cross border trade. Wayne shares his background of how the CEO and Co-Founder of Armorize Technologies a cybersecurity company that was acquired by Proofpoint in 2013. From there he went on to by the VP of Engineering in which he built the Targeting Attack Protection product which grew to at $350MM in annual recurring revenue. From there, Wayne and his partners decided to move into the blockchain space by creating a full suite of tools and services along with cross-border commodity trading platform using blockchain technology. More about XREX XREX helps blockchain-focused organizations save time and money with product development, production maintenance, security, scalability, and compliance efforts. XREX Crypto Services (XCS) is a compliant, secure, scalable stack of PaaS and SaaS offerings for organizations that build and run crypto markets (spots, futures, options), market-making, banking, custodial services, wallets, clearance and settlement proxies, payment gateways, value transmission services, and/or decentralized apps. XCS stacks are offered entirely through cloud-based APIs and billed by usage. After registration, developers can immediately initiate module instances and use APIs; there are no face-to-face meetings, contract negotiations, setup fees, or monthly minimums. XCS allows organizations to focus on building core business functions--not waste time and money in developing, maintaining, scaling, and securing the underlying stacks. Many XCS services are implemented using XBLOCK, a blockchain designed for high volume, low latency clearance and settlement across financial institutions. XREX also operates a standalone market -- the XREX Exchange -- which provides professional access to spot, futures and options trading. https://www.xrex.io/ Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/