Iván Barría

Time to stan Iván Barría, the dude’s a straight-up tech hustler with a story that’s pretty damn inspiring. So, Iván’s from Panama, right? Started out diving deep into tech, got his comp sci degree from Villanova, no big deal, just a solid foundation. But what really sets him apart is how he’s been jumping into all kinds of tech chaos since way back.

First, he was at these gigs like working as a network admin, a forensic analyst for the Panama gov, even interned at banks and airlines, basically, he’s been around the block with data, security, and tech. Dude’s got serious hands-on experience with cybersecurity, data science, and all that AI machine learning stuff, taking courses on TensorFlow and regression models. No cap, he’s got legit skills.

But here’s where it gets wild: in 2017, he drops PANADATA, his baby, a legaltech startup that runs background checks on businesses using public records in Panama. That’s some advanced shit, making legal processes smarter and faster using data. And the fact that he got into Y Combinator’s Summer 2020 batch? Holy shit, that’s the real deal. Means he crushed it on the startup front, got validated on the biggest stage.

Before all that, he’s been a founding partner at BlueTide Web Consulting since 2013, so he’s always been into building stuff, whether it’s consulting, tech, or startups. You can tell Iván’s motivated by a genuine drive to solve problems with tech, like automating, hacking through bullshit barriers, and making legal and business processes more transparent.

What I love about his process? It’s all about curiosity and hustle. Dude’s been a data investigator, a CTO, an analyst, he’s seen the raw, messy side of data, security, and law. That kinda experience fuels his vision now: making legaltech accessible and legit, using data to shake up how businesses are vetted in Panama and beyond.

Bottom line? Iván’s the guy who’s not just building cool shit; he’s out here trying to push boundaries, using his skills to create real change. He’s proof that if you’re passionate, curious, and not afraid to jump into the chaos, you can turn that into something huge. That’s why he’s a force to watch, the dude’s just getting started.