Charles Desouza

Listen up, here’s the deal with Charles Desouza, this guy’s the real deal in the startup world. So, he’s a YC alum from S14, which is already mad impressive, but what’s crazy is his whole process. Started out in Canada, in Kitchener, to be exact, and he’s been all over the map with his gigs. He’s done everything from freelancing as a web designer to jumping into big companies like BMO and Velcro Canada. Dude’s got that hustle.

But here’s where it gets interesting. He’s the founder and CTO of MetricWire, a mobile survey platform that helps researchers gather data on the fly. They got into YC’s summer batch of 2014, so he’s been in the game for a minute now, and he’s still crushing it. That’s not easy, especially in the market research space, which is kinda boring to most but super key.

Before MetricWire, he was involved with a bunch of other startups and projects, MappedIn (mapping tech, I think), Careerify, Campus Perks, Dash Internet Group, Impact Apprentice. Basically, he’s jumped into everything, trying to find what sticks. He’s also been involved in the Canadian tech scene, even speaking at the Canadian Undergraduate Technology Conference. That shows he’s not just about building stuff but also about sharing knowledge and pushing the scene forward.

What’s wild is how versatile he is. From freelance web design to working at BMO, to founding his own tech company, he’s always been about creating and innovating. I think that’s the core of his story, dude is driven by a real passion for building shit that matters. He’s not just in it for the fame or quick cash but to solve problems, make things better, and stay ahead of the curve.

Now, here’s the big thing: after YC, he didn’t just settle. He pivoted his ideas, kept experimenting, and then hit a growth spurt with MetricWire, like 30x growth. That’s no joke. It shows he’s not afraid to pivot, learn, and hustle even harder when things change. That’s the mark of a real founder, someone who’s adaptable, relentless, and always looking for the future trend.

Bottom line? Charles Desouza is one of those founders who’s been grinding in the trenches, learning every step, and now he’s making waves in market research tech. He’s got that startup hustle, the tech smarts, and the guts to keep pushing forward. No Cap, he’s one of those people you wanna watch because he’s just getting started.