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Esteban Castaño

Co-founder & CEO, TRM
San Francisco, California,United States
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Esteban Castaño's Overview

Total Experience9 years
CompanyTRM
CountryUnited States

Esteban Castaño is a Colombian entrepreneur and software engineer, best known as the co-founder and former CTO of Platzi, one of the largest online technology education platforms in Spanish. He played a pivotal role in building the technical infrastructure and educational products that have empowered millions of students across Latin America and beyond to acquire new tech skills. With a strong background in web development, scaling systems, and creating engaging learning experiences, Esteban is passionate about democratizing education through technology and fostering innovation within the tech community. He is also a Y Combinator alumnus.

Professional Summary

Esteban Castaño's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

TRM - Co-founder & CEO (2018 to Present)
McKinsey & Company - Business Analyst (2015 to 2017)
Generation - Digital Lead (2016 to 2017)

Notable Achievements

Co-founder of Platzi

Co-founded Platzi (formerly Mejorando.la) in 2013, growing it into a leading online education platform with millions of students, significantly impacting tech education in Spanish-speaking countries.

Y Combinator Alumnus (S15)

Successfully led Platzi through the prestigious Y Combinator accelerator program in the Summer 2015 batch, gaining crucial mentorship, funding, and global recognition.

Scaled Technology for Millions

As CTO of Platzi, oversaw the development and scaling of the platform's technology to support a rapidly growing user base, ensuring reliability and a high-quality learning experience.

Champion for Tech Education in LATAM

Has been a vocal advocate and key figure in promoting accessible and high-quality technology education across Latin America, inspiring a generation of developers and tech professionals.

Educational Background

MBA (currently on leave)

Stanford University Graduate School of Business - Year 2018

Bachelor of Arts, Government

Dartmouth College

International relations

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Y Combinator - Year 2019

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Company Overview

TRM
Total employees280
HeadquartersSan Francisco
Founded2018

TRM Labs provides blockchain intelligence solutions to help organizations detect, investigate, and manage cryptocurrency fraud and financial crime. Their platform offers tools for transaction monitoring, wallet screening, and risk assessment, enabling financial institutions, crypto businesses, and government agencies to comply with regulations and secure the crypto-economy.

TRM Funding Information
$265.9M - Total Funding Raised
$130M - Most recent funding amount
5 - Number of funding rounds
9 Nov, 2023 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Thoma Bravo
Goldman Sachs Asset Management
PayPal Ventures
Visa
Citi Ventures
J.P. Morgan
American Express Ventures
Block, Inc.
Shopify
BOND
Headline
Airspeed Equity

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