Episode
Do You Need To Live In Silicon Valley To Start a Tech Company | Ep. 415 with Moe Seye Founder and CEO of 1099Workers
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- Founder's Story
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- Jul 4, 2026
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- 2125
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Summary
Daniel Robbins sits down with Moe Seye to unpack the rise of the 1099 economy, the future of work, and why millions of people may never return to traditional employment. Moe shares how his time at Coca-Cola gave him stability and status, but eventually exposed the founder itch that pushed him to bet on himself. He explains why Silicon Valley still matters, how AI is accelerating the “company of one,” and why independent workers need the same infrastructure that corporate employees have always had: healthcare, retirement, tax support, business structure, and benefits.