Mariano Kostelec is a distinguished entrepreneur with a robust background in founding and leading startups. As the Co-founder and CEO of StudentFinance, Mariano has demonstrated a commitment to innovative financial solutions. Additionally, Mariano co-founded UniPlaces and serves as a Pledger at Founders Pledge. Active involvement in the entrepreneurial community is highlighted through membership in the Entrepreneur Organization and Sandbox Network. Mariano's academic credentials include a degree in Computer Science with Management from King's College London, supplemented by further education at The University of Oxford Saïd Business School in 2018.