Hello, I'm
Ricardo Uzcategui
Founder & CTO @Pangian | Mentor & Alum @Techstars
About Me
Hi everyone!👋 I'm Ricardo Uzcategui (Rick), a global citizen, world traveler, and Co-Founder & CTO @Pangian, a Techstars-backed SaaS global talent platform empowering everyone to work remotely from ANYWHERE.
Originally from Venezuela, I've traveled to 20+ countries (5 Continents) and gained a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of emerging economies and how tech can solve them.
Our platform has already attracted over 400,000 candidates from 200+ countries and territories, and we're proud to have talent from top companies like Meta, Salesforce, Deloitte, E&Y, and more!
With a background in IT and Workforce Management at Fortune 500 companies (Banking and Telecom) and now startups, I'm passionate about using technology to create change. Let's make an impact together!🤝
Cool Things I'm Proud Of:
- ✈️Traveled to 20+ countries and 5 continents
- 🥾Hiked Mt. Everest Base Camp
- 🥾Summitted Kilimanjaro Highest Peak
- 🥾Hiked the Great Wall of China
- 🥾Hiked Inca Trail - Machu Picchu
- 🥾Hiked Vinicunca - Rainbow Mountain
- 🏃♂️Completed 2 Half Marathons (SF & Sydney)
- 🤿Dive at the Great Barrier Reef
- 🪂Skydive
- 🪂Bungee Jumped
My Skills
Top Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Project Management
- Workforce Management
- Business Process Improvement
Technical
- AI/ML
- Remote Work Solutions
- SaaS Platforms
- Global Talent Acquisition
- IT Management
Leadership
- Startup Mentorship
- Team Building
- Strategic Planning
- Global Operations
- Cross-cultural Management
Other
- Public Speaking
- Networking
- Adventure Travel
- Global Citizenship
- Innovation
My Projects
Pangian (Founder & CTO)
2019 - Present
At Pangian (Techstars-backed), I serve as the CTO of an AI SaaS global talent platform that revolutionizes remote hiring. I leverage advanced AI models and agents to create user-focused solutions that break geographical barriers. Our platform connects companies with over 400,000 top-tier candidates from 140+ countries, enabling a truly borderless workforce and redefining the future of work.
TechStars (Mentor & Alumni)
2020 to Present
Through TechStars Mentorship, I provide strategic guidance and hands-on support to startup founders. As a mentor and proud graduate of the TechStars Anywhere 2020 program, I leverage deep industry insights and real-world experience to help emerging companies navigate challenges, innovate rapidly, and scale effectively in today's competitive landscape.
TED AI San Francisco
2023 to Present
Leading TED AI 2025 by unifying and automating systems, data, and access controls across all events—from the flagship conference to our annual hackathon and new monthly AI Saloon. Empowering SF's tech community with groundbreaking talks, panels, and collaborative innovation.