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Shy Pahlevani

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Ballston is home to some of the most innovative, influential, and impactful organizations - not just in our region, but across the country. Each year we see more Ballston businesses recognized for their incredible growth and influence. Today, we’re thrilled to share one of Inc Magazine’s Top 500, recognizing the top-growing companies in the United States. Shy Pahlevani is Founder and President of HUNGRY, a national platform for top chef-made food production, delivery services, and so much more! How does a Ballston startup secure millions in funding from celebrity investors like Jay-Z and Usher? What’s the inspiration behind a hi-tech platform connecting foodies to the best local chefs? And how did his upbringing in an entrepreneurial Iranian family impact how he views both business and life?

Ballston is home to some of the most innovative, influential, and impactful organizations - not just in our region, but across the country. Each year we see more Ballston businesses recognized for their incredible growth and influence. Today, we’re thrilled to share one of Inc Magazine’s Top 500, recognizing the top-growing companies in the United States. Shy Pahlevani is Founder and President of HUNGRY, a national platform for top chef-made food production, delivery services, and so much more! How does a Ballston startup secure millions in funding from celebrity investors like Jay-Z and Usher? What’s the inspiration behind a hi-tech platform connecting foodies to the best local chefs? And how did his upbringing in an entrepreneurial Iranian family impact how he views both business and life?

HUNGRY: Shy Pahlevani

Dan Handerson from CIT Gap Funds introduced us to Shy Pahlevani in Episode #78, as part of our new segment called The Chain. CIT Gap Funds awarded Shy’s company with an investment grant to continue growing this two-way communicaton mobile app used by universities to maintain campus safety and help students report suspicious activity. A victim of crime himself, Shy Pahlevani understands the magnitude of an emergency situation and the need for technology that prevents crime and ensures safety. As Founder of LiveSafe, Shy executes the company’s day-to-day affairs and ensures the success and reliability of the company’s products. LiveSafe technology empowers effective safety-related communication via a campus safety app linked to a cloud-based command dashboard.

Dan Handerson from CIT Gap Funds introduced us to Shy Pahlevani in Episode #78, as part of our new segment called The Chain. CIT Gap Funds awarded Shy’s company with an investment grant to continue growing this two-way communicaton mobile app used by universities to maintain campus safety and help students report suspicious activity. A victim of crime himself, Shy Pahlevani understands the magnitude of an emergency situation and the need for technology that prevents crime and ensures safety. As Founder of LiveSafe, Shy executes the company’s day-to-day affairs and ensures the success and reliability of the company’s products. LiveSafe technology empowers effective safety-related communication via a campus safety app linked to a cloud-based command dashboard.

#83 LiveSafe - Shy Pahlevani (The Chain #79)