SWELLYO
WHY SWELLYO?
Surf knowledge comes from the people, the community who live there, who have traveled there, from the lived experience of those that pass on knowledge.
There are 50 million of us around the world. Surfers, we surf point breaks, beach breaks, reef breaks, we surf man made waves and waves in the wild, we ride long boards, short boards, sup boards, boogies, foamies and funboards.
We are a culture that celebrates natures playgrounds, shares the stoke it provides with both beginners and the most seasoned boardriders.
We are swellyo, a platform that supports a global community of surfers and travelers to share guidance and insights from the lived experiences of one another, to keep the stoke high, to have the chance to feel that amazing ride, to connect to another human from another culture, to grow our surf tribe alongside those that align with us.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
EYAL GROSS
Founder & CEO
Born near the Israeli coast, Eyal is a surfer, developer, and entrepreneur reshaping surf travel. Blending global experience with deep technical skill, he approaches product development through intuitive vibe coding, building platforms that feel human, community-driven, and aligned with how surfers actually move through the world. As founder of Swellyo, he’s creating a smarter, more connected way to explore.
JAKE GLASER
Co-Founder & CMO
From Santa Monica, California, Jake brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of philanthropy, creative strategy, and community building. A longtime global health advocate and spokesperson for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, as well as a former agency founder, he is recognized for thought leadership in purpose-driven innovation and the ethical use of AI as a force for good. He translates bold vision into actionable systems, building platforms designed to serve people, communities, and planet.
AMIR BEKER
Co-Founder & CTO
From central Israel, Amir is a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years in the startup world. With a PhD in Physics and early roots in MedTech and bioinformatics, he has founded and led multiple technology ventures from inception through fundraising, scale, and successful exits. His expertise lies in building complex data-driven systems and guiding companies from startup to IPO.
