Arean V.

Arean V. is a seasoned technology professional and mentor with extensive experience in startup environments and product management. Currently serving as a Mentor at Venture Out Startups and Galvanize Inc., Arean also co-founded OfferUp, where responsibilities include Strategic Advisor and CTO. Previous roles include mentoring at the Founder Institute and the Female Founders Alliance, as well as advisory positions at Pogo Rides and Blok24, Inc. Arean has a strong background in technology leadership, having served as CTO and Director of Technology at Konnects, Inc., and product management at Eoscene Corporation, contributing to significant advancements in engineering practices and user engagement. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Information Systems Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management Information Systems, further complemented by studies in Software Quality Management.