About Weekend
Weekend (formerly Volley) builds AI-powered games and entertainment experiences for smart TVs, smart speakers, and mobile devices. Popular titles include Song Quiz, Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, and The Price Is Right, played by millions of users monthly. The company rebranded from Volley to Weekend as it expanded its focus to connected TV platforms.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$65.8M
Last stage
Series C
Investors
Founders
Max Child
Co-founder and CEO of Weekend (formerly Volley). Founded the company in 2016 alongside James Wilsterman after being college roommates. Led the company through Y Combinator W2018 and a $55M Series C.
LinkedIn
James Wilsterman
Co-founder and CTO of Weekend (formerly Volley). Harvard College alumnus. Co-founded the company in 2016, building voice AI games for Amazon Alexa and other platforms.
LinkedInWhat happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.