Our Team

Benito Sanchez

Founder - Software Engineer

Triqui immigrant Benito brings a unique perspective to the tech industry. Arriving to the US at age ten, he thrived in the K-12 system and went on to earn a Bachelor's in Computer Science through the CSin3 program. Benito spent six years at Uber Technologies honing his skills in maintaining and launching new products.

Noé Lomelí

Co-Founder - Software Engineer

Noé's journey from Mexico to the US at age 11 instilled in him a profound appreciation for the transformative power of technology. He channels this passion into building impactful projects and is committed to paying it forward. As a proud graduate of the innovative CS-in-3 partnership between Hartnell College and CSUMB, he finds special fulfillment in mentoring students from his alma maters and neighboring UCSC.

Samuel Valdez

Co-Founder - Software Engineer

Samuel Valdez is a local resident of Monterey County with a background in Computer Science. Samuel has spent the last five years serving his community in various afterschool programs, community engagement and building connections.

Madahy Villarreal

Product Manager

Madahy was born raised in the Bay Area. While at UC Davis, she participated in community outreach and project coordination. She has 3 years of experience in client-facing roles and working with cross-functional teams in both big and small organizations.

Rob Gelphman

Business Advisor

Rob has worked with numerous startups over the years. He is currently an advisor with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and a mentor with SCORE. 1993. He started his own marketing and investor relations agency. His last position was VP of marketing for MoCA, a home networking licensing firm, which he helped grow from a startup to capturing 95 market share in the U.S.

Angelica Sanchez

Head of Interpreters

Angelica brings 5 years of experience as a Triqui community interpreter.

Aurelio Lopez

Software Engineer

Aurelio, a Triqui community interpreter, recently earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Software Engineering.