Benjamin Rasera

Yo, you gotta hear about Benjamin Rasera. Dude’s the real deal. He’s a YC W17 alum, which already means he crushed it early on. But what’s wild is his whole process, it’s like a rollercoaster through crazy tech and startup shit.

So, Benjamin’s been around the block a lot. Started out with stuff like the University of Waterloo 3D Printing Team, yeah, the guy’s into making cool tech prototypes. Then he jumped into Solar Grebel, which is all about clean energy, super important these days, right? He’s got his hands dirty in energy, manufacturing, and innovation from the jump.

Then he went all in on Arylla, which is honestly dope. They connect products to the internet using some invisible chip tech. Think about that, making products smarter, more connected without all the bulky hardware. This guy isn’t just tinkering; he’s building the future of IoT stuff. Arylla’s been getting some serious buzz and is seen as a big player in the space. I mean, they’re not just doing some bullshit; they’re actually changing how products talk to us and each other.

Before all that, he’s been with a bunch of other startups and research groups, Taylor Research Group, Micro, Olivieri Foods, Process Research Ortech, Aquiform Distributors. Basically, he’s got a resume packed with hands-on experience in tech, manufacturing, and energy. Guy’s been grinding in different sectors, soaking up knowledge, and figuring out what works.

What’s the vibe? Benjamin’s the kind of founder who’s all about pushing tech forward. He’s into making stuff smarter, cleaner, better, no bullshit. His whole process screams one thing: he’s driven by building real shit that matters, not chasing quick wins. He’s been jumping into different innovations, learning all the angles, and then he took that momentum to YC, which is basically the startup Olympics.

If you think about it, his story is about someone who’s been curious as hell from day one, always chasing how to make tech do more. He’s not afraid to get his hands dirty, learn from the ground up, and then go big. That’s what makes him important, he’s the guy who’s not just talking about the future, he’s actually building it. And honestly, I think we’re just seeing the start of what he’s capable of. No Cap.