Jesse Boyes

Yo, so here’s the deal with Jesse Boyes, this guy’s the real deal in the startup world, no cap. He’s a YC alum from S20, and he’s been crushing it since day one. Dude’s all about building social tech that actually makes a difference.

Started with Dumps in 2020, it’s this super chill social messaging app where friends connect through photos and all that chaotic, fun messaging. Think of it like a wild playground for texting and sharing pics with your crew, but way more fun and less boring. Jesse co-founded it with Seth Harris, and they jumped into YC’s Summer batch, that’s some serious cred right there. They’re based in NY, working with a tight-knit team of nine, still pushing forward.

But Jesse’s story isn’t just about Dumps. Nah, he’s been around the block. He’s built social, consumer, and messaging stuff at some big names like Facebook, Groupon, and Instagram. Basically, he’s got the hands-on experience of what makes social tech tick, what hooks people, what keeps them engaged, and how to scale that shit. And he’s not just a builder; he’s a serial founder, having co-founded and sold multiple startups backed by top-tier investors. That’s no small feat.

And let’s talk about Here.fm, this is Jesse’s other big move. It’s a web-based video chat platform where you can customize your rooms, kinda like a next-gen Zoom but way cooler. They raised almost $3 million seed round with YC and FirstMark in the mix. That’s some serious validation, showing people believe in his vision to totally reimagine how we do video chats.

What’s wild is, Jesse’s process screams passion for connecting people, making communication more fun, and pushing tech boundaries. He’s not just in it for the money; he’s got this genuine obsession with making social better, more chaotic, more personal, more human. His background at big social giants gave him the inside scoop, but he’s always wanted to do his own thing, create products that actually matter.

Bottom line? Jesse Boyes is a tech entrepreneur who’s been through the trenches, learned what works, and keeps pushing the envelope. He’s about building cool shit that brings people together, whether through photos, messaging, or video. The dude’s got the hustle, the vision, and the track record to keep making noise. No Cap, he’s one to watch.