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About
Rodrigo Mendoza-Smith is the founder and CEO of quira.sh and holds a PhD in mathematics from the University of Oxford, with a research background in mathematics, machine learning and optimization. As an angel investor, he focuses on developer tools, open-source software, machine learning and web3, and advises founders on technical hiring, European investor introductions and product validation.
Experience
- ZKAI LabsAI Research Advisorcurrent2026 — presentParis
- PrimeroMachine Learning Advisorcurrent2026 — presentMexico City, Mexico
- QuiraFounder & CEO2020 — 2025Greater London
- Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de MéxicoVisiting Professor2019Mexico City, Mexico
- University of Oxford, Department of Engineering SciencePostDoc2018Oxford, England, United Kingdom
- LocalGlobeData Scientist2016 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom
- Oxford Artificial Intelligence SocietyCo-Founder & President2016 — 2017Greater Oxford Area
- GSAQuant Intern2016London Area, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Matlab25Research16Java2OOP1Parallel Computing1Hadoop1CUDA1Perl1R9Python4SQL1NoSQL1
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Database DesignMachine LearningData VisualizationMathematical ModelingUnix Shell ScriptingWeb DevelopmentC++Numerical AnalysisFrom Rodrigo's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rodrigo Mendoza-Smith?
- Rodrigo Mendoza-Smith is the founder and CEO of quira.sh and holds a PhD in mathematics from the University of Oxford, with a research background in mathematics, machine learning and optimization. As an angel investor, he focuses on developer tools, open-source software, machine learning and web3, and advises founders on technical hiring, European investor introductions and product validation.
- Where does Rodrigo Mendoza-Smith work?
- Rodrigo Mendoza-Smith is Angel investor at Rodrigo Mendoza Smith.
- Where did Rodrigo Mendoza-Smith go to school?
- Rodrigo Mendoza-Smith studied at University of Oxford (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mathematics); UCLA (Applied Mathematics); Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (Applied Mathematics).
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