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Yurij Riphyak

Yurij Riphyak

Cereal entrepreneur, Y Combinator alum, founder of Hubbub, YouTeam, and Alphie

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Mountain View, California, United States
Joined September 2025
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Summary

Yurij Riphyak is a serial entrepreneur with a strong focus on HR tech, remote work, and AI-driven solutions. He has co-founded multiple companies, including Hubbub (a voice-based social network), YouTeam (a tech talent marketplace that was acquired by Toptal), and currently Alphie (an intelligent GTM assistant for scheduling automation). His entrepreneurial journey includes participation in the prestigious Y Combinator accelerator. medium+3
He is recognized for his thought leadership in the future of work and remote team management, contributing articles to Forbes Human Resources Council on topics such as trust in distributed workplaces and the dynamics of remote versus office-native employees. He also interviews other industry leaders on these subjects. forbes+2
Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Yurij has a background in both economics (London School of Economics) and pharmacy, demonstrating a diverse academic foundation. He also actively mentors and lectures at various startup and educational programs, including GoITeens and Startup School Online, reflecting a commitment to fostering new talent. slideshare+3

Work

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Writing

Interview with CTO and Co-founder of Zapier on Working with Remote Engineers

September 23, 2024

An interview conducted by Yurij Riphyak (as CPO of YouTeam) with Bryan Helmig, CTO and Co-founder of Zapier, discussing best practices for managing remote development teams.

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The Last Mile of Scheduling: Why AI Agents Will Replace Your Calendar App

January 1, 2024

An article discussing the inefficiencies of traditional scheduling and the potential for AI agents to automate and revolutionize the process, published on Alphie's platform.

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The Future of Work is Contracting

January 1, 2022

An article by Yurij Riphyak discussing the evolving landscape of work and the rise of contracting, reflecting his insights into HR and remote work.

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In A Distributed Workplace, Trust Is The Prerequisite For Productivity

January 5, 2021

An article in Forbes Human Resources Council by Yurij Riphyak emphasizing the critical role of trust in fostering productivity within distributed work environments.

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Are Your Employees Remote Natives Or Office Natives?

November 30, 2020

A Forbes Human Resources Council article exploring the distinctions between employees accustomed to remote work versus those preferring traditional office settings, and implications for post-pandemic workplaces.

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The Lonely Side Of Remote Work Could Mean Opportunities For Innovation

October 28, 2020

An article in Forbes Human Resources Council by Yurij Riphyak discussing the potential for innovation that can arise from the unique challenges of remote work.

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Every Founder's War

A reflective piece by Yurij Riphyak on the challenges and experiences inherent in the entrepreneurial journey.

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Hobbies

Yurij Riphyak describes himself as a 'smalltime scifi author'. medium

Notes

DGDhruv Ghulatisaid
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is one of the strongest fintech GMs or ex-YC founders they've worked with.

Jun 26, 2025