Mar 27, 2024
Chandler Malone is a startup founder and entrepreneur in the technology space. He has a background in venture capital and has worked at various firms, including iSelect Fund and Atento Capital. Chandler co-founded the software company Boot Up, which focuses on workforce development and upskilling retail workers for technical roles. He recently launched a new company called Path AI with his partner Chris Gray, which aims to provide AI-powered career mentorship and job search tools.
In this episode, we interview Chandler Malone, a startup founder and entrepreneur in the technology space. Chandler shares his background and journey, from his early entrepreneurial experiences in college to his work in venture capital and the launch of his own companies. He discusses his latest venture, Path AI, which focuses on providing AI-powered career mentorship and job search tools. Chandler also shares insights and tips for founders, including fundraising strategies and the importance of metrics and communication skills.
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Founder Bio:
Chandler has been focused on helping people reach their economic potential throughout his entire career via his work at Bootup and The Family. In Chandler’s 3 years as the CEO of Bootup, the company helped thousands of people get their first jobs in tech for over $200M in annualized salaries at companies like JP Morgan Chase, Home Depot, Mailchimp, Cerner, and more. Chandler is also founder of The Family, a venture studio focused on Black and Brown founders. Over the past 4 years, The Family has invested in 10 Black and Brown founders with an estimated market cap of over $300M.
Time Stamps:
02:43 Introduction and background of Chandler
Malone
06:23 Challenges of startup fundraising
08:49 Transition from working at Tinto Capital and Launching Boot
Up
11:29 Introduction to Path AI and the need for AI tools in the
hiring process
15:37 Advantage of AI advisors for specific industries
18:44 Advantages of sourcing talent from South America
23:22 Incorporation of AI into the product using OpenAI, Anthropic,
and Llama2
25:24 Importance of delivering value and creating awareness for
customers
26:46 Looking for people who care about helping others and economic
mobility
29:30 Funding journey: self-funded, upcoming funding round
32:53 Finding investors with expertise in the relevant industry
33:55 Selecting the most compelling and honest metrics for
investors
35:15 Communication with partners, associates, and analysts in the
funding process
38:13 How to get in contact with Path AI team and whats coming new
in 2024
Resources
Company website: https://yourpath.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourpathai/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourpath.ai/
Other: https://www.thefamily.studio/