Brian Gonzalez

Major props to Brian Gonzalez, this guy’s the real deal, a total startup junkie who crushed it with Curri. So, he’s part of YC S19, which already says a lot, those guys only pick the best.

Here’s the scoop: Brian’s a tech guy through and through. He’s been around the block, working at places like VMware, Dollar Shave Club, Geni (which is now part of MyHeritage), and doing freelance gigs too. Basically, he’s got that solid engineering background, with degrees in electrical engineering and computer science, so he’s no stranger to tech and problem-solving.

But what makes him stand out is how he took all that experience and jumped into the startup world with both feet. He co-founded Curri back in 2018 with Matt Lafferty, and they built this super-needed logistics platform for last-mile delivery, think construction and industrial supplies. The industry’s kinda stuck in the past, but Brian saw the opportunity to disrupt it with tech, making deliveries faster, smarter, and more fast.

And man, he’s not just riding the co-founder wave, he’s leading product, engineering, and design at Curri. That’s a big deal. It shows he’s got that entrepreneurial fire and technical chops to build something from the ground up. He’s all about building tech-driven solutions that actually solve real problems in the construction industry. No bullshit, just pure impact.

His process’s also kinda interesting, he’s lived in Laos for a bit, which probably opened his eyes to different ways of doing things and gave him a global perspective. That kind of experience fuels his passion for innovation and persistence. Plus, he’s into surfing, basketball, golf, and family time, keeps him grounded, you know?

He’s also involved in community stuff, like First Presbyterian Church in San Luis Obispo, which shows he’s about giving back and being part of something bigger.

Bottom line: Brian’s the guy who took his solid engineering background, saw an industry ripe for disruption, and jumped all in. He’s all about making real change happen, not just tech for tech’s sake. That’s why he’s so important, he’s a builder, a problem-solver, and someone who’s not afraid to take risks to create something meaningful. No Cap, he’s one of those founders you wanna keep an eye on because he’s got that mix of smarts, grit, and heart.