Who is Rodrigo Trespalacios? Since I was young I had a passion for fixing things and figuring out how things worked. Following that path I studied mechanical engineering at Concordia University in Montreal. However when I finished school I realized I wanted to start my own
Who is Katrin Shechtman? I would say technologist and businesswoman; probably in that order, though I'm working on it. I'm a software engineer by training and after many years in industry my passion for creating software is still the same as in day 1, perhaps even stronger as nowadays with
Who is Anand Safi? I am an Engineering Manager at Mark43, and I also serve as a Startup Advisor and Engineering Leadership Mentor outside of my role with Mark43. In terms of hobbies, I enjoy coaching, volunteering for an apt cause, reading about team dynamics, promoting an inclusive culture,
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