Felipe Monsalve

Yo, so let me tell you about Felipe Monsalve-this guy’s the real deal. He’s a co-founder and CTO at Palomma, a YC W23 company outta Medellín, Colombia. The dude’s super sharp, coming from a solid background in both Computer Science and Economics. Basically, he’s got the brains and the hustle-moved from Colombia to chase bigger dreams, got his Bachelor’s and Master’s in CS, and never stopped.

Before jumping into startup life, Felipe crushed it at some big names-Meta, Bloomberg, plus a bunch of US and Latin American startups. That’s where he cut his teeth, figuring out what works and what’s bullshit in the tech world. But what’s really cool is his work at MIT-he built a system to report human rights violations in places with crap healthcare. He’s not just about making fancy apps; he’s all about using tech to make a real impact and help the people who need it most.

And that’s kinda his vibe-he’s obsessed with how new tech can change lives. You can tell he’s got that startup DNA, always hungry to build something meaningful. Starting Palomma? That’s just the latest step. He saw a problem, jumped into it headfirst, and now he’s building AI agents for property managers-serious innovation, no bullshit.

His story? It’s about someone who’s always been curious, always been about making a difference, and knows that tech is the tool to do it. From Colombia to big US companies, then MIT, now to YC-he’s been on a ride fueled by passion, smarts, and a deep belief in tech’s power to change the world. No Cap, this guy’s just getting started, and he’s one to watch.