Meet the founders behind an innovative startup using ultrasound technology to transform everyday materials into touch sensors! UltraSense Systems, founded in Silicon Valley, is changing the way consumers interact with surfaces. Gone are the clunky buttons of the past. These ultra-slick sensors can make any surface touch-sensitive, opening up a huge range of new possibilities. The company's unique sensor technology has been quickly adopted for automotive interior applications, helping make the cars of the future even slicker, but this is just one of the technology's many potential applications. Despite a promising deal with a major smartphone company, the UltraSense team faced challenges early on that threatened the company's survival. However, the team pushed forward and continues to innovate today. In this episode of "Tech Dreamers," host Victoria Slivkoff sits down for an extended interview with UltraSense Systems founder Mo Maghsoudnia and co-founder Hao-yen Tang to learn about their exciting technology, its applications for smartphones, the automotive industry and beyond, as well as the ups and downs of the duo's startup journey. Welcome to Silicon Valley, where the startup journey is a wild ride! On "Tech Dreamers," host Victoria Slivkoff interviews innovative entrepreneurs with Taiwanese heritage who are making waves on the world stage. Drawing on her background working with deep tech startups at venture capital firm Walden Catalyst, Slivkoff hosts insightful conversations with six exciting founder teams, uncovering the stories, motivations and challenges behind their startup journeys. Tune in to "Tech Dreamers" to discover tech pioneers who are working to change the world.