Elias Defaria

Elias DeFaria is a technology expert with extensive experience in product development and engineering. Currently serving as the Cofounder and VP of Product at SDF Labs since February 2022, Elias previously held key positions such as Founding Engineer at PiñataFarms AI and Software Engineer at Stem Disintermedia Inc., where internal tools and business intelligence dashboards were developed. As Cofounder and CEO of Jive, Elias led the creation of a live streaming music platform. Additional experience includes roles during the Startup UCLA Summer Accelerator and as a Research Assistant at the MIND Institute, focusing on developing gameplay aimed at reducing distractibility in children with ADHD. Elias holds a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science with a specialization in Computing from UCLA.