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Bhagaban Behera

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Co-Founder/CEO at Affogato AI
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Bhagaban Behera is a serial entrepreneur and the Co-founder/CEO of Affogato AI, an AI media creation platform for marketers. A Y Combinator S21 alumnus, his career is marked by founding ventures in diverse sectors, including a neobank (Walrus) and a crypto exchange (Defy).

He appears driven by the personal motto "Chasing the storm, " reflecting a passion for tackling disruptive, high-growth opportunities. His journey showcases a consistent interest in leveraging cutting-edge technology to innovate within industries ranging from finance to digital advertising.

Unique fact: Bhagaban has founded three distinct startups in three different high-tech industries: neobanking, cryptocurrency, and generative AI.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder/CEO
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Bhagaban shows up

Consensus Focused
Story Driven
Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Priorities

Topics Bhagaban cares about

Generative AI Video
His current company, Affogato AI, is focused on creating video ads and viral content for platforms like TikTok and Reels using AI agents.
Marketing Technology
He is building a platform specifically for modern marketers and e-commerce brands, aiming to eliminate traditional production bottlenecks with AI.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Co-Founder/CEO
Affogato AI
9-2021 - 9-2023
Cofounder & CEO
Defy
1-2019 - 9-2021
Co-Founder & CEO
Walrus
8-2015 - 4-2016
Entrepreneur In Residence
Konica Minolta Business Innovation Center
2-2011 - 12-2015
Chief Executive Officer
Noise Street
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
6-2021 - 8-2021
S21 Cohort
Y Combinator
2004 - 2008
Education details unavailable
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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