David Reche

Alright, so let me tell you about David Reche – this dude is the real deal. He’s a YC S23 guy, which means he just crushed it in the latest batch, but what really makes him stand out is his background and what he’s building now.

David’s been around the block in tech – he’s not one of those guys who just jumped into startups yesterday. Nah, he’s been deep in the game, doing everything from product management to engineering, and he’s held some pretty senior roles. Before Cercli, he was VP of Engineering and Product at KingMakers and also made waves at Careem, helping shape the on-demand delivery scene in MENA. That’s big, because Careem is basically Uber’s big brother in the Middle East. He’s also dipped his toes into founding stuff like ComprarCapsulas.com and Binred, so dude’s got that entrepreneurial hustle running through his veins.

What’s crazy is how his process shows he’s all about solving real-world problems with tech. He met his co-founder, Akeed Azmi, back at Careem-so their bond runs deep from the startup trenches. They saw a gap in how employee data is managed in the MENA region, and boom, Cercli was born. It’s like Rippling for the Middle East & North Africa – super modern, super needed.

His background in computer science and international e-business, plus extra entrepreneurship training, shows he’s not just throwing shit at the wall. He’s serious about building stuff that lasts and actually makes a difference. This guy’s motivation? Clearly, he wants to shake up the way businesses handle employee data in a whole region that’s often overlooked by big global players.

Basically, David is a perfect example of what it means to be a startup dude. He’s not afraid to jump into new tech, learn by doing, and then take that hustle to solve big problems. His story says that if you’re truly passionate about making a dent, you gotta roll up your sleeves, learn from every role, and then go all-in on your own thing. That’s what he’s doing now with Cercli – building the future of HR in MENA, and honestly, I think he’s just getting started.