Rafael Garcia

Overview

Rafael Garcia is a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Clever, a digital learning platform designed for K-12 schools. Prior to co-founding Clever, he worked at Jump Trading, specializing in machine learning and handling large volumes of data. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Harvard University. Rafael is originally from Naperville, Illinois, and currently resides in San Francisco, California. As an angel investor, Rafael has demonstrated a focus on technology and education sectors, particularly in software and data integration. His investment strategy includes supporting companies at various stages, from seed to late-stage growth, with investment sizes ranging from $500,000 to $10 million. Rafael's investment philosophy centers on leveraging his technical expertise and experience in the education technology space to identify and support innovative companies that aim to transform education through technology.