Our Team
Science & software engineering talent meets business experience: A conglomeration of passionate problem solvers.
Manos Chatzopoulos,
PhD
CEO & Co-Founder
Manos is a Professor of computational astrophysics at Louisiana State University (LSU) and a serial entrepreneur with a passion for innovative software solutions based on machine learning. He enjoys traveling, fitness, electronic music, snorkeling and hiking.
Gabriel Votaw
Lead Software Engineer
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Gabriel is a full-stack software engineer and a graduate of LSU. He has valuable expertise in systems architecture, object-oriented design and smartphone app development.
Sam Allen,
MBA
VP of Sales
Sam is an optimistic and enthusiastic sales professional committed to developing long-lasting relationships and providing value through our innovative product application. Sam is devoted to learning and growing with our brand and his main focus is to enhance the everyday operations of our partners.
Advisors
Josh Galasso
Josh currently serves as the Transportation Demand Manager for Louisiana State University. In this role, Josh oversees the communication, research, analysis, planning and development of transportation programs and services for the university. Josh has over 15 years of professional experience in intergovernmental affairs and policy research and implementation.
Zaheer Poptani
Zaheer was born and raised in London. He completed his law degree at the University of Exeter. On scholarship at Louisiana State University, Zaheer completed a master’s degree in political science, concentrating in comparative political economics, and an MBA, concentrating in international finance. He joined Dent Wealth Advisors in 2000. He is the firm's chief compliance officer.
Alexander Adams
Alexander is the founder and CEO of several successful startups in the software technology and data science spaces. In 2018, Alexander started the Crimer project – an initiative to bring crime analytics into the machine learning age – and has remained closely tied to the Louisiana startup scene ever since. Alexander maintains an interest in AI research and his alma matter’s computer science program.
Advisors
Austin Rosenfeld
Austin has a deep background in computer science and business, which he studied at WIlliam & Mary and the University of Virginia. The intersection of these interests has led him to found and operate several software and IT Services companies including Macedon Technologies, a business workflow automation consultancy. As a frequent angel investor and board member, Austin specializes in helping early-stage tech companies grow.