Antoine N.
About Antoine N.
Antoine N. is a Co-Founder and CTO at Palenca, with a background in engineering and product development. He has extensive experience in building platforms for social impact and has held various technical leadership roles across multiple companies in Mexico and France.
Current Role at Palenca
Antoine N. serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Palenca, a company that focuses on employment verification and identity solutions in Latin America. He has held this position since 2021 and has contributed to the development of tools that assist in verifying employment data and identity. His role involves overseeing the technical direction of the company and ensuring the effectiveness of its platforms.
Previous Experience at Flat.mx
Antoine N. worked as a Product Engineer at Flat.mx for a period of six months in 2020. His responsibilities included developing and enhancing product features to improve user experience. This role allowed him to gain valuable insights into the real estate technology sector in Mexico and its surrounding areas.
Educational Background
Antoine N. studied at Y Combinator, completing the Core program in Summer 2019 for 11 months. He also holds a Diploma de ingeniero from Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, where he studied Computer Science and Mechatronics from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he earned a Diplôme d'ingénieur from ENIB, focusing on Computer Science from 2010 to 2015.
Achievements in Development and Engineering
Throughout his career, Antoine N. has contributed to various projects aimed at creating positive social impact. At MakeSense, he built several platforms and tools to support social businesses. As a senior developer at Conekta, he played a key role in reducing fraud for the company and its customers. His experience spans multiple roles, including co-founding Covela, where he was responsible for building products as CTO.
Experience in Venture Capital and Accelerators
Antoine N. has experience working with venture capital and accelerator programs, particularly through his role at MakeSense. This involvement has provided him with insights into the startup ecosystem and the challenges faced by early-stage companies. His background in engineering and product development complements his understanding of the business landscape.