#410: From Music to AI and VC Success with James O'Brien and Alyssa Young

You do not want to miss this combo! James O"Brien is a singer and aspiring piano player, James moved to Nashville over a decade ago to pursue music and still enjoys cooking, reading fantasy novels, and spending time with friends and family. James is the co-founder and COO of Ducky, a customer support AI designed to collaborate with humans and help them perform at their best.  Before Ducky, he was the COO of Valkyrie Investments, helping launch the U.S.’s second bitcoin futures ETF and growing assets to over $1 billion. As the first hire at AltoIRA, a fintech specializing in self-directed IRAs, he helped scale the company from pre-seed to Series A, expanding the team from 2 to over 100 employees. Alyssa Young is the visionary behind The Unlimited Refills Blog and founder of Katurah Inc. A #1 best-selling author, Alyssa empowers individuals to prioritize self-care with the same dedication they give to their morning coffee. Through her blog, she inspires readers to nurture their emotional and mental well-being, drawing parallels between refilling a coffee cup and replenishing personal reserves. As the leader of Katurah Inc., Alyssa champions "An Executive Supporting Executives," blending professional development with personal growth. Her holistic approach emphasizes resilience, empowerment, and the interconnectedness of well-being and success. Alyssa"s mission is a steadfast reminder to prioritize self-care in a fast-paced world. Support the show This episode is brought to you by Coming Alive Podcast Production: Helping You With All Your Podcasting Needs. You can head to www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com to learn more. Have a question for the host or guest? Are you looking to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get connected.