Gus Woythaler
About Gus Woythaler
Gus Woythaler is the Co-Founder and CTO/CPO of kommu, where he specializes in creating user-friendly interfaces for home-sharing preferences. He has a background in software engineering and product management, with experience at companies such as Cisco and Roku, and holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Work at kommu
Gus Woythaler serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer/Chief Product Officer at kommu, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he specializes in creating user-friendly interfaces that facilitate home-sharing preferences. Woythaler focuses on empowering users to host trusted friends and communities in their homes. He has also developed a platform that enhances real-life connections by notifying users when friends are in the same city, contributing to the overall mission of kommu to foster meaningful interactions.
Education and Expertise
Gus Woythaler completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Chinese at Stanford University from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship from UCLA Anderson School of Management between 2020 and 2022. His educational background equips him with a blend of technical and business acumen, which he applies in his current role at kommu.
Professional Background
Before co-founding kommu, Gus Woythaler gained extensive experience in the tech industry. He worked as a Software Engineer at Cisco from 2016 to 2020 in San Jose, CA. His earlier roles include serving as a Product Manager Intern at Roku Inc. in 2021, a Software Engineering Intern at Lex Machina in 2015, and Residential Staff at Stanford University from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he held the position of Product Marketing Manager at Upful for four months in 2021.
Achievements and Contributions
During his career, Gus Woythaler has made significant contributions to various organizations. At kommu, he has been instrumental in developing a platform that enhances user connections. His work at Cisco and other tech firms has provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering and product management. Woythaler's focus on user-friendly design and community engagement reflects his commitment to improving home-sharing experiences.