Agustin Trombotto

Yo, you gotta hear about Agustin Trombotto. This guy’s the real deal in the Latin American EdTech scene. So, he’s a YC alum from the S21 batch, which already means he crushed it early on. But what’s really cool is how he got here.

Agustin started building stuff while he was still in college, doubled down on Applied Sciences and Computer Engineering, so dude’s got the tech creds. During those years, he jumped into creating Filadd, an online platform aimed at helping students in Latin America actually graduate. Like, no bullshit, he saw a huge problem, and instead of just talking about it, he rolled up his sleeves and built a solution. That’s what I love about him.

Filadd launched back in 2018, and it’s not just some side project. It’s legit changing lives, offering online courses with tutors available 24/7, which is a big change down there where education gaps are massive. His tech background? It’s what made this possible. He’s always staying on top of the latest tech trends, making sure his platform is the real deal. And it worked, Filadd’s success rate is crazy high, which is rare in EdTech, especially in Latin America.

Getting into YC wasn’t just luck; it’s a reflection of how much he’s been crushing it. YC saw what he was doing, the impact, and the possible to scale. It’s like validation that his vision isn’t just good, it’s next level.

But beyond all that, what I really get from Agustin is his motivation. He’s not in this just to build some random startup. Nah, he’s genuinely about making a difference. He saw a problem, used his skills to fix it, and kept going. It’s about impact, about changing the game for students who need it most. That’s what makes him stand out.

So, if you ask me, Agustin Trombotto is one of those entrepreneurs who’s not just in it for the fame or money, he’s in it to shake things up and help people. Dude’s a tech nerd with a heart, and he’s proving that tech can do good if you really care about the mission. No cap.