Meet us

Our Team

Ken Babcock

Co-founder

Ken Babcock

Co-founder

Hi, I'm Ken, the CEO of Tango. Before setting out on a mission to celebrate how work gets done, I spent 4+ years at Uber riding the rollercoaster of a generational company. After getting my feet wet with entrepreneurship at Atomic VC, I went to HBS. There, I met Dan and Brian and we founded Tango.

Dan Giovacchini

Co-founder

Dan Giovacchini

Co-founder

Hey I'm Gio. I lead Growth at Tango. Before, I spent 4 years at General Catalyst as a b2b SaaS investor gawking at the leaders of portfolio companies like Stripe, Gusto, & Hubspot. I then was on the IPO filing team at Livongo for 8 months before going to HBS where Ken, Brian and I started Tango.

Brian Shultz

Co-founder

Brian Shultz

Co-founder

Hi! I'm Brian, CTO of Tango. Before Tango, I started companies in education and blockchain and learned invaluable lessons about leading early-stage teams.

Whether it's solving problems on my own or helping others, I live for that “aha!” moment and all of the endorphins that come with it. It's probably why I enjoy working at Tango so much.

On the weekends, you can find me treasure hunting in the Rocky Mountains, making homemade pizzas, or playing around with GPT-3 (am I even real?)

Kristie Howard

Engineering

Kristie Howard

Engineering

Hey there! I'm Kristie and I am an Engineering Lead at Tango, where I help deliver a world-class product experience for our users.

I've been in the start-up world for over half a decade, working in developer tools (Docker) and cryptocurrency (Anchorage) before joining Tango to make on-the-job learning fun and effective.

Brian and I were engineering classmates at Columbia University, where we built projects together in the government and cryptocurrency spaces.

When I'm not at the keyboard crafting code and jamming to dance tunes, you can find me hiking, cycling, or surfing and taking before and after photos.

Garrett Clyde

Engineering

Garrett Clyde

Engineering

Hi, I'm Garrett. I have over 13 years of experience in tech, focusing mostly on iOS and backend engineering. Prior to Tango, I started companies in the social, real estate, and medical spaces. Most-recently I did a stint at Cameo, where I learned one recipe for rocketing a company out of its early stages.

On weekends, I'm usually chasing entrepreneurial dreams, hanging out with my family, and working on my old house in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles.

I love reading sci-fi books, listening to high-energy music, and expanding my technical toolkit. I take my coffee black, cars with manual transmissions, and scotch either neat or maybe with one rock.

Soumya Cherukupalli

Engineering

Soumya Cherukupalli

Engineering

Hi, I am Soumya! I am a Software Engineer at Tango. Before joining Tango, I worked at Symantec as an SDET. As a tester turned developer, my love for understanding and solving problems is never ending. In my spare time, you will find me working on projects to hone my skills.

William Liew

Engineering

William Liew

Engineering

Hey I'm Will! I worked at a variety of places including Microsoft, Indeed, and now Tango.

In college I got into software engineering through the desire to build video games. But I've since branched out. When I'm not building new features or fixing bugs, I'm usually indulging in one of my countless hobbies.

Some examples of my eternally growing lists of interests are: Guitar, performance driving/riding, flight sims, drawing, video games, bouldering, and the list continues to grow.

Maxime Heckel

Engineering

Maxime Heckel

Engineering

Hi I'm Maxime, Software Engineer at Tango!

I'm originally from France where I studied computer science and applied math before jumping into the startup world.

Over the years I got to work with Tutum in Madrid, Docker in San Francisco, and MadHive in New York. I specialize in Frontend development and effective development practices to guarantee the fastest development velocity.

Kyle Villegas

Engineering

Kyle Villegas

Engineering

Hi, I am Kyle! I am a Software Engineer at Tango.

Before joining, I worked as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon in the product compliance and supply chain domains.

Outside of work, you'll likely find me either in a hammock at the park, cooking something spicy, or playing fútbol.

Orry Baram

Engineering

Orry Baram

Engineering

Hello there! My name is Orry and I'm a Software Engineer at Tango. I'm a self-taught developer with a background in graphic design and over 10 years of professional work experience. I love building user interfaces that are fast, intuitive, and delightful.

You can find me in Brooklyn, NY where I live with my wife and 2 cats. When I'm not working I'm probably lounging on the couch playing some video games, expanding my culinary skills, or coding up a side project.

Ian Simpkins

Product

Ian Simpkins

Product

Hey, I’m Ian! Before joining Tango, I spent several years at The Experience Engine building products that help guest maximize their experience at Theme Parks, Cruise Lines, and Ski Resorts. I found my Product Management calling during my time at TE2. I thrive in high-paced, flat organizations where the focus is on results, and I couldn’t be happier to be a part of Tango!

Prior to TE2, I worked Accenture where I focused on Digital Transformation in the leisure and travel industries.

In my free time, I love playing beach volleyball, surfing, and expanding my culinary horizon. I’m also very passionate about my work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego.

Dennis Camacho

Product Design

Dennis Camacho

Product Design

Hi! My name is Dennis, Product Design Lead at Tango. I'm passionate about design, people, and storytelling.

Before coming to Tango, I designed products at UnitedMasters, Facebook, and LinkedIn. I've had the pleasure of learning and working with amazing people.

I try to live my life with dedication, meditation, and reflection. Embrace failures and move forward. I keep things simple and wake up early enough to master my coffee-making skills. Hi, mom.

Annie Ng

Business Operations

Annie Ng

Business Operations

Hi there, I'm Annie! Before joining Tango, I worked in management consulting at Ernst & Young, as well as global partner strategy at Bird. I've always been passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship, and love combining my logic and creativity in the start-up space.

I'm also passionate about education access, and serve as a mentor coach in Los Angeles. In my spare time, you can find me dancing salsa/bachata, cooking new recipes, and roadtripping to a national park.

Ken Babcock

Co-founder

Dan Giovacchini

Co-founder

Brian Shultz

Co-founder

Kristie Howard

Software Engineering

Judy Wong

Software Engineering

Hello, I'm Judy! I'm a Software Engineer at Tango. I live at the intersection of design and front-end development. When I'm not overwhelming my browser with a million StackOverflow tabs, you can find me browsing for new design inspiration and perfecting my cold brew recipe.

Soumya Cherukupalli

Software Engineering

Hi, I'm Soumya! I'm a Software Engineer at Tango.

Greg Kinlan

Product Design

Oh ... hey there! Didn't notice you.
I'm Greg and I lead Product Design at Tango. People close to me call me Gerg. I wasn't always a designer as I started out my career in management consulting.

Over the years I have worked with the following companies: Zeel, SiriusXM + Pandora, Comeet, SoundPrint App, Razorfish, SolCademy, and Suzy.

Our Team

Ken Babcock

Ken Babcock

Dan Giovacchini

Dan Giovacchini

Brian Shultz

Brian Shultz

Kristie Howard

Kristie Howard

Garrett Clyde

Garrett Clyde

Soumya Cherukupalli

Soumya Cherukupalli

William Liew

William Liew

Maxime Heckel

Maxime Heckel

Kyle Villegas

Kyle Villegas

Orry Baram

Orry Baram

Ian Simpkins

Ian Simpkins

Dennis Camacho

Dennis Camacho

Annie Ng

Annie Ng

Ken Babcock

Dan Giovacchini

Brian Shultz

Kristie Howard

Judy Wong

Soumya Cherukupalli

Greg Kinlan

Our Values

Team First

Move Fast

Bestow Superpowers

Celebrate Diversity

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