Donald Hession
About Donald Hession
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Donald Hession holds the position of Founding Engineer. His experience includes serving as the backend engineering lead for Betterfin (YC S17), a role he held before the company was acquired by Cross River Bank.
Professional Background
Donald Hession has a solid background in backend engineering, having led the backend engineering team at Betterfin during its time in the Y Combinator Summer 2017 batch. His leadership in this role contributed to Betterfin's eventual acquisition by Cross River Bank. His technical expertise and experience in startup environments have been foundational to his career.
Hobbies and Interests
Outside of his professional life, Donald Hession enjoys a range of activities including chess, boxing, and meditation. These hobbies reflect a balance between strategic thinking, physical fitness, and mental relaxation, contributing to his well-rounded personal development.