Antonio Altamirano

Antonio Altamirano is a seasoned tech entrepreneur, known for founding and leading Tangelo, a prominent Silicon Valley startup studio and innovation lab. With more than 16 years of experience in the industry, he specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions for sectors like entertainment, lifestyle, finance, real estate, and sports.

Antonio is dedicated to empowering underrepresented talent within his team to drive technological advancements and bring about innovative changes in society. As the CEO of Tangelo, he focuses on utilizing AI, mobile technology, and blockchain to make a positive social impact, foster growth, and encourage innovation across diverse industries.

Not only recognized for his role at Tangelo, Antonio Altamirano also holds prestigious positions such as being the founding chair of the Forbes Technology Council and a trusted partner of Google. His entrepreneurial skills have been acknowledged by the government of Israel, further solidifying his reputation as a leader in the tech community.

Antonio's professional journey includes collaborating with major clients such as Google, Intuit, Foursquare, Backstage Capital, and Intel, delivering groundbreaking digital strategies and innovative products. His educational background encompasses a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador.

Throughout his career, Antonio has held key roles in various organizations, including founding Interesante, serving as the Group Chair at Forbes Technology Council, co-founding Table8.com, leading Search & Social Media at Accenture, managing APAC Product Marketing at Oracle, and overseeing Yahoo!'s operations at AKQA.