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Leangap is a high-pressure launchpad, not a classroom. With a 4:1 student-to-staff ratio, you’ll build alongside Forbes 30-Under-30 fellows, Shark Tank alumni, and industry leaders who know exactly what it takes to win.
Our mentors and staff have launched and worked at leading companies.
Learn what teachers can’t teach.
School teachers and college professors have a lot of wisdom to share — but they can’t guide from real-world experience like our entrepreneurs, engineers, marketers, designers and CEOs.
Eddy is the Co-Founder of ebitda.mx and built his career in banks and fintechs, helping launch Openbank US. He runs Digital Porters, an AI software studio, and mentors founders from idea to launch.
Oliy started his first company as a teenager, which grew to over 6 million monthly users. He is the Co-Founder of Rythm, a social music listening platform with over 30 million users.
Chelly founded a non-profit at 19 and has been recognized by TEDx and newspapers as a notable social leader. Her skills include graphic design, branding, and impactful social media.
MJ is a licensed psychotherapist with 10+ years of experience in trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. She holds dual Master's degrees and has developed mental health programs globally.
Marianna is a journalist who loves educational technology. She has 5+ years of experience working in startups, including Platzi, an online platform with 6 million students.
Eliza-Jane is our Admissions Director, having reviewed over 9,000 applications from all over the world. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and an MBA.
Pablo runs a successful creative agency, collaborating with Craftd London, Microsoft, BMW, and Audi. He focuses on AI for creatives, no-code tools, branding, marketing, and web design.
Luis is a Software Engineer specialized in web development. He has worked with brands like BMW, Zumper, and Y Combinator-backed companies.
Sebastian, a Paid Digital Media consultant with a master's in Digital Marketing, has worked on ad campaigns for luxury car brands and universities like Arkansas State.
Sadok is a TEDx speaker and one of FastCompany Magazine's "Most Innovative People". He also received the Best Mobile Innovation award at the Mobile World Congress.
Tommy is a Design Lead at Curai, a healthtech company building a patient-first primary care telemedicine platform. He's worked with Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator companies.
While in college, Kaeya got a deal on ABC’s “Shark Tank” with a prototype for her first product, BZbox. She is now the founder of a venture-backed startup disrupting e-commerce.
Co-founder at Discovr Labs, Forbes 30 under 30, Thiel Fellow. She has an EdTech background having previously founded an educational nonprofit. Former research associate at CalTech.
Sayuri is a registered dietitian. She has written several e-books that are sold in multiple outlets, including National Geographic Magazine. She also owns a women's clothing e-commerce.
Mary is a 4th year college student majoring in Industrial Engineering and Supply Chain Management within an honors entrepreneurship program with several product launches under her belt.
The world brings the challenge. We bring the support.
From qualified psychotherapists to industry-leading CEOs, our team is your safety net. Whether you’re seeking career guidance or navigating a complex business crisis, we provide the mentorship and expertise to ensure you grow through every obstacle.
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Key members of staff are certified in Cardiovascular Life Support (CPR and emergencies) by the American Heart Association, and all staff and mentors are subjected to stringent background and reference checks.
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