MEET TROPIKO'S TEAM

Jose Estan

CEO // Co-founder

Former partner and head of sales and marketing at idwall, one of the fastest growing startups in LatAm, raising nearly USD 60MM from investors like Endurance, GGV Capital, Monashees, Canary, and Qualcomm Ventures.

José Estan has experience with identity validation, risk analysis, and digital identity. He was also in charge of operations at Brazil Innovators, connecting the Brazilian startup ecosystem with investors in Silicon Valley, and the co-founder of Sonoma, one of the biggest wine e-commerces in the country

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Rafael Gava

COO // Founder

A Former head of data & technology at MOSS, with experience leading complex systems projects. Background of data science and blockchain technology. 

Professor and co-creator of the extension program course Blockchain and Decentralized Finance  at PUC-SP

Rafael Gava has experience working in the banking industry, digital identity, and environmental solutions applied to technology

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Danilo Lessa - CTO.   Co-founder

Senior Engineer at BlockScience, a leading consulting firm in the crypto space, a physicist degree at the University of Sao Paulo (USP), worked as a researcher at the physics atmosphere lab at the University of Sao Paulo (USP). Specialist in Python and deep learning.

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Andrei Oliveira - Head of Design & UX

Former senior product designer at Alice, skilled in transforming non-digital processes into captivating digital experiences. 8+ years of expertise in project delivery, stakeholder communication, and research for effective problem-solving. Passionate about inclusivity and fostering safe environments.

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