The InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast
The InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast

102 - Unveiling Yaya Tech: The Journey of a Tech Entrepreneur from Peru

29 November 2025 40:23 Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship

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In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset podcast, hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, we meet Andre Tregaer, an emerging tech entrepreneur and founder of Yaya Tech. Andre reveals his remarkable journey from Peru to the U.S., detailing his educational path and the inception of his innovative company. He discusses his philosophy of open-source technology and its significance for data privacy, as well as his company's impactful work in creating devices to aid those with aphasia. The conversation shifts to the complexities surrounding data privacy, surveillance capitalism, and the potential ethical implications of AI. Tune in to discover Andre's vision for a more transparent tech future and the importance of owning one's data.


00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:27 Meet Andre Tregaer: The Tech Giant in the Making

01:02 Andre's Journey from Peru to the US

01:41 Life in Panama and Transition to FSU

02:25 Growing Up in Peru: Family and Opportunities

07:39 The Birth of Yaya Tech

12:57 Open Source Philosophy and Business Model

16:05 Privacy, Data Security, and Open Source Commitment

18:56 Who Owns Our Data?

19:28 Concerns About Data Privacy

20:20 The Surveillance State

21:19 Elon Musk and AI Surveillance

24:09 AI Learning from Itself

25:29 The Future of Data Privacy

29:49 Confidential Computing and Privacy Solutions

32:53 The Role of Open Source in Privacy

37:50 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

40:01 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up

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