Impact Club Startups
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Iliana Benítez
CEO and founder
Creating technology with purpose. I lead the development of video games and virtual simulations from El Salvador to the world. At Vertex Studio, we design and build immersive environments where creativity and innovation are used to tackle real-world challenges—from educational tools to simulations for health and social impact.
Meaningful causes drive me. I believe in the power of technology to improve lives. As a mother, entrepreneur, and leader, I’ve forged partnerships with organizations like UNFPA and Fundación Muchas Más to empower girls and young women to pursue STEM careers.
With over 7 years leading a pioneering tech company, we’ve transformed local talent into global talent, enabling Salvadoran developers to work on internationally recognized projects.
Passionate about purposeful design and strategic leadership, I manage teams with a human-centered mindset and systemic vision.
I have a Communication Sciences degree specializing in Marketing and Advertising from Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado, complemented by executive education in Leadership and Emotional Intelligence at INCAE Business School (Women Lead).
Meaningful causes drive me. I believe in the power of technology to improve lives. As a mother, entrepreneur, and leader, I’ve forged partnerships with organizations like UNFPA and Fundación Muchas Más to empower girls and young women to pursue STEM careers.
With over 7 years leading a pioneering tech company, we’ve transformed local talent into global talent, enabling Salvadoran developers to work on internationally recognized projects.
Passionate about purposeful design and strategic leadership, I manage teams with a human-centered mindset and systemic vision.
I have a Communication Sciences degree specializing in Marketing and Advertising from Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado, complemented by executive education in Leadership and Emotional Intelligence at INCAE Business School (Women Lead).
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Alex Rozgo
Co-Founder and Technical Advisor
Developing games and simulations for humans and AI. I design and develop interactive dynamical systems for virtual and augmented reality games and simulations. I’m interested in crazy ideas, body tech upgrades, life extension, curing cancer; or creating virtual worlds where none of this matters. Unreal Engine 4 is my engine of choice. Using physics, AI and control systems for building immersive experiences with HTC Vive and Oculus.
More than 10 years working with Unity3D, more than 11 years building for mobile and more than 20 years developing games. Have worked on everything from TRS-80 to Xbox and Playstation, graphics and networking, audio and physics.
Nothing is harder than building simple things. I manage complexity by building blocks from first principles. Love the speed of C and beauty of Haskell. I'm functional first, design with types and develop with tests.
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