Parallel18 - #workhardplaytropical

Parallel18 is a top-level, performance-driven international innovation hub focused on providing funding, mentorship, business connections, and investment to underrepresented founders around the globe.

8 members

Contact info

Link

parallel18.com

Members

Kristin Choi

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3rd+

Strategy | Partnerships | Startup Advisor + Investor

Laura Diaz-Negron

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3rd+

Integrated Senior Media Planner - McDonald’s

Lisa Morales-Hellebo

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3rd+

Founder & Managing General Partner / REFASHIOND Ventures

ChristyAna Viva

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3rd+

ChristyAna is an experienced international strategist, marketing, and product development professional with over ten years of experience living and doing business in Asia and the Americas. As a polyglot, she is fluent in English, Spanish, with working experience in Chinese (Mandarin), and Korean. She has a deep appreciation for culture, history, and localization. With a strong passion for contributing to society, ChristyAna is an advocate for education. She is a founding board member of Wonder Makerspace, a innovation studio that promotes STEM, makers & design thinking education. She has vast network of international experts, VCs, angel investors, and entrepreneurs globally.

John Lynn

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3rd+

Helping Innovation Leaders Leverage Accelerators

Stephen Lupsha

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3rd+

Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

David Hojah

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3rd+

I'm a creative founder with a mission to empower people with challenges to unlock their potential and achieve their dreams. * * I have many years of experience in artificial intelligence, medical devices, robotics engineering, manufacturing, digital fabrication, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, drones, aerospace, and HealthTech. I studied Mechanical Engineering, education, leadership entrepreneurship and health management at Harvard University. I have invented and developed many medical devices, dental instruments, intelligent wheelchairs, a medical drone for emergencies, and a medical app tracking health for people with chronic diseases. I also built an autonomous personal transporter for wheelchair users to convert any manual wheelchair into an electric wheelchair. I have been featured in many global events and organizations. * * There are millions of people like Stephen Hawking everywhere. They’re just missing accessible technology to be the next Hawking. To be the next engineer, designer, or whatever they want. Therefore, I founded Fly Parrots to empower them with the accessible tech to unlock their potential. * * I have been passionate about invention, imagination, innovation, and all technologies since I was a kid. I love learning new things every day. “One of my best equations in life: Curiosity will lead you to your Passion. Passion will lead you to your purpose. “ Join me to innovate together to be who we are.

Ramphis Castro, PE, JD

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3rd+

Kauffman Fellow