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Our Leadership

We are a team of passionate tech enthusiasts dedicated to using innovation as a force for good. With diverse skills and a shared vision, we strive to create impactful solutions that enhance communities everywhere—whether it's at the local, national, or global level. From building intuitive digital tools to solving complex challenges, our mission is to harness the power of technology to uplift, connect, and empower people at every scale.

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Jason Lazar

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Sheldon Otieno

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Iliyan Tharani

Co-founder & Lead Consultant

Jason graduated from Stanford University in June 2024 with a major in Computer Science (B.S.) and a minor in Management Science and Engineering (MS&E). He has a wide breadth of both technical and business experience, including his current full-time position as a Systems Design Engineer at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, leading a pilot cross-functional team at AT&T during one of his internships, and providing technical product support as a cloud engineer for VMware.

 

Jason is passionate about making a difference and understanding people through the lens of advanced technology and its ethical considerations. In his spare time, Jason loves to visit his favorite places in his hometown, Bellevue, WA. He also loves to publish and create music.

Co-founder & Head of Engineering

Sheldon is a current undergraduate at Stanford University, double majoring in Mathematics (B.S.) and Computer Science (B.S.) He has an extensive breadth of software engineering experience, including his role as a software engineer for both Google and Meta. Sheldon is passionate about using technology to change the world as we know it

 

In his spare time, Sheldon enjoys spending time developing his personal projects, playing chess, and enjoying the outdoors. He is originally from Nairobi, Kenya. 

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Co-founder & Head of Growth

Iliyan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2024 with a major in Management Information Systems (B.B.A.) and a minor in Computer Science. He has a diverse background in both technical and operational roles, including his experience at AT&T as a Solutions Consultant, and at JPMorgan Chase as a Product Analyst, focusing on product innovation within commercial banking. 

 

Iliyan is deeply committed to giving back to his community. Outside of work, he enjoys organizing and coaching youth and adult basketball leagues, as well as exploring new cuisines through cooking and trying different foods.

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