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The Company Behind Mapt
A little about our vision, team, and values.
Guiding Company Principles
Quality
We dedicate ourselves to crafting exceptional product experiences, using the latest in technology and design.
Accessibility
Education is a right, not a privilege. We're committed to making college planning accessible to students from all backgrounds.
Integrity
Ethical decision-making is at our core. We safeguard student data and prioritize transparency in every action.
Meet Our Team
The minds behind Mapt

Henry Woodbridge

CEO, Founder

Henry (he/him) is a certified college admissions coach, with a background in admissions enrollment marketing technology. As a former transfer student who struggled to find a sense of belonging in college, Mapt’s mission is personal. He applies his unique expertise to make quality college planning accessible for all students and families.

Vera Qian

CPO, Co-Founder

Vera (she/her) brings a robust background in machine learning and AI from her time as a technical founder. Her technical expertise is instrumental in developing the product features. At Mapt, Vera is committed to enhancing educational access, ensuring students from all backgrounds can confidently navigate their future.

Dan Gardner

CTO, Co-Founder

Dan (he/him) is a two-time technical founder with extensive experience in mobile app development. Over 15 years, he has successfully scaled applications in his prior projects. At Mapt, he leverages his technical expertise to advance the platform's capabilities, making it more accessible and effective for students and families.

Kelly Jin

Product Designer

Kelly (she/her) is a product designer, illustrator, and animator. An all-around creative, she has previously worked for Reporter Magazine and CVS. She works to make Mapt a smooth and beautiful experience for all.

Aditya Nair

Product Design Ops

Aditya (he/him) specializes in design operations and has extensive experience in SaaS and mobile apps. At Mapt, he refines interfaces and strategizes on product growth to streamline college admissions.

Talha Gondal

Full Stack Engineer

Talha (he/him) is a full-stack engineer specializing in creating interfaces with Flutter and maintaining intricate design elements. At Mapt, his keen eye for detail and proficiency in debugging make him a pivotal part of the team.

Advisory Team

Kim O'Hara

Strategic Advisor, Growth
Kim O’Hara is an established book coach and self-help author. As a mother of two, she represents the families that Mapt strives to help, fostering community connection for college success.

Karl Rectanus

Strategic Advisor
A renowned visionary and operator in EdTech, Karl is a multi-exited EdTech founder, most recently as CEO/Founder of LearnPlatform, acq. by Instructure ($INST). Karl is also a leading voice for the safe use of AI in education seen in his role with the EDSAFE AI Alliance.

Andy Hamilton

Strategic Advisor
Andy is an experienced product design leader in large and small startups. Andy mentors our product team to help ensure cutting-edge design and user experiences.

Tammy Alt

Strategic Advisor
A former Campus Dean of Student Affairs and Director of College Counseling who now serves families and students as a private education consultant. She adds strategic insight to new growth channels and helps ensure the highest quality product content on Mapt that will benefit students.

Candida Pambu Martin

Founding Advisor
A former private admissions coach and Manager at Teach for America, where see oversaw Teacher Training at over 58 elementary, middle, and high schools. Candy is a pragmatic and valuable voice to help guide Mapt’s mission.
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