We’re building Diana to make everyday connection a little easier.
Upeka Bee
Co-Founder & CEO
Upeka is the driving force behind Diana. She believes that meaningful work empowers a better life, a value she learned at Gusto, where she was the Head of Engineering for the HR platform. She is driven by a passion for creating and advocating for inclusive workspaces. As an immigrant and daughter of entrepreneurs, Upeka finds deep meaning in supporting families and helping elderly parents connect with their loved ones.
A serial entrepreneur, Dilan's journey includes founding five companies, including the first real-time search engine acquired by Google. A YCombinator alum and MIT Computer Science & Physics graduate, Dilan brings a unique blend of technical expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for transformative technology to Diana.
Gautam leads Diana's backend architecture, building the scalable infrastructure that powers our apps. With deep expertise in distributed systems and API design, he ensures Diana runs reliably for every customer.
John is an experienced operations leader with six years of background in consulting at A&M and client-facing roles at Diana. He specializes in strengthening client partnerships, streamlining processes, and turning day-to-day challenges into practical improvements. He enjoys tackling complex problems and is known for spotting gaps early. He collaborates closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to help drive better products and smoother operations.
Our investors
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Diana has raised a $3.7M seed round led by Kevin Mahaffey of SNR Ventures, with participation from General Catalyst, Y Combinator, Liquid 2 Ventures, and Roar Ventures.