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Cadran Cowansage

Experienced Technical Professional and Founder

Cadran Cowansage is the CEO and Founder of Elpha, a professional network designed to support women in the tech industry. Elpha was established to create a space where women can connect, collaborate, and access resources for personal and professional development.

Background and Experience

Cadran has a strong background in technology and engineering. Prior to founding Elpha, she worked in product engineering at Y Combinator and was part of the Cloud Automation team at MongoDB. She has also been involved with early-stage startups, being one of the first five employees at two different companies. Cadran holds an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Biology, as well as a Master's degree in Biomedical Informatics.134

Personal Life

Cadran has lived in New York for many years but currently resides in Oakland, California. In her free time, she enjoys programming, reading, and hiking.12

Mission of Elpha

Elpha aims to provide a platform where women can engage in meaningful conversations and access job opportunities tailored to their needs. The platform focuses on fostering a community built by and for women, addressing the gaps often found in traditional social networks.23

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Experience

Member of Technical Staff at OpenAI (2023 - Present)
CEO and Founder at Elpha (February 2019 - Present)

Location

San Francisco Bay Area