On this week's episode of Silicon Valley Impact, we’re back on the topic of partnerships with my subject matter co-host, Delya Jensen. Delya is the CEO and co-founder of Partner Utopia. With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, her expertise spans software, hardware, cloud, and SaaS, having built partnerships from scratch for industry giants like SanDisk, Snowflake, and NetApp. She is a powerhouse subject matter expert on partnerships.

Joining us is Franz Schrepf, Head of Strategic Partnerships at OpusClip, the #1 AI video editing tool used by over 6 million creators and businesses around the world. Before OpusClip, he was the 16th employee at Hopin and StreamYard, a virtual events and live streaming company that Sifted called "Europe's fastest-growing startup of all time." His new book, The Book on Partnerships: How Startups Work With Partners to Sell More, Add Features, and Get Acquired, is a foundational guide full of stories and insights from over 50 industry experts, explaining the power of partnerships in clear, straightforward terms.

Also on the show is Sydney Levin, Head of Partnerships at micro1, an AI recruiter for hiring top global talent. Micro1's AI engine enables users to source, vet, and hire talent all in one place or hire pre-vetted engineers, designers, AI trainers, and more from their global talent pool. Micro1 has raised $6.6 million at an $80 million valuation and generates $7 million in annual revenue. Their mission is to make every recruiter on the planet 100x more effective, helping global talent find the perfect role faster.

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