How We Got Into Y Combinator
Three applications, three rejections, one acceptance — what changed between each YC attempt, what the interview was actually like, and what YC taught us about scaling DailyBot.
Entrepreneur
Building the future, one venture at a time
Over 14 years of building digital businesses, turning ideas into products, and learning from every challenge along the way.
My Entrepreneurial Journey
My entrepreneurial path began at the intersection of engineering and ambition. With a Computer Science degree and a passion for building things, I set out to create digital products that solve real problems for real people.
The journey has been filled with lessons — from early freelancing and consulting work to co-founding DailyBot, which would later be selected by Y Combinator. Each step taught me something new about product development, team building, and the relentless pursuit of creating value.
The journey has been filled with lessons — from early freelancing and consulting work to co-founding DailyBot, which would later be selected by Y Combinator. Each step taught me something new about product development, team building, and the relentless pursuit of creating value.
Ventures & Projects
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DailyBot (YC S21)
2017 - PresentModern collaboration platform that enables human teams and AI agents to work together seamlessly. Unified transparency across hybrid teams and intelligent workflows—inside Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Google Chat. CTO & Cofounder. Selected by Y Combinator in 2021.
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Pereira Tech Talks
2016 - PresentCo-founded a thriving technology community focused on knowledge sharing, mentoring, and growing the local tech ecosystem.
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Open Source & Tools
OngoingCreated and contributed to open-source projects including development tools, DevOps utilities, and educational resources with 113+ repositories on GitHub.
My Philosophy
I believe technology is a powerful force for change. The best entrepreneurs are not just builders — they are problem solvers who deeply understand the people they serve. Success comes from relentless focus on delivering value, combined with the humility to learn from every failure.
Community is at the heart of everything I do. Whether it's building a product used by thousands of teams or organizing tech meetups in my city, the goal is always the same: connect people, share knowledge, and create opportunities.
Community is at the heart of everything I do. Whether it's building a product used by thousands of teams or organizing tech meetups in my city, the goal is always the same: connect people, share knowledge, and create opportunities.
Key Lessons
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Talk to your users — their feedback is worth more than any assumption
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Move fast, but build things that last
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Surround yourself with people who are better than you
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The best time to start is now — perfectionism is the enemy of progress
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Community and collaboration accelerate everything
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Stay curious — the best ideas come from unexpected places
Entrepreneurship Stories
2022
March
2021
March
Looking for Product Market Fit
My journey through building and failing products at Rocka.co — what each failed experiment taught me, how I learned to recognize real PMF signals, and why DailyBot finally stuck.
2014
August
GoCarga: My First Startup Adventure and the Art of the Pitch
How building a cargo transport platform with university friends taught me the most valuable entrepreneurial skill: telling a story that makes people believe.