Career Highlights

• AI founder & CEO of Ditto: Raised $1.85M, 40k+ attendances of group hangs, and 5k+ real-world connections
• AI consultant, CPO, and CTO of Goodpods: Directing design, engineering, and product teams for AI-powered podcast apps with social networks
• Cofounder of Poke Radar: 10M+ users, acquired by Glu, which was the #1 app in the App Store and #1 in the Google Play Store
• Early backend engineer at Tinder: Contributed to 75M+ users, $1B+ annual revenue, and a leader in social networking and AI-powered matchmaking
• Full-stack developer & designer: Created 12 apps in 12 months while living in Portugal, with expertise in UX/UI design, software engineering, and AI development
• Caltech-educated AI expert: Studied Computer Science (CS) at Caltech, with a strong foundation in machine learning, AI ethics, and software engineering
• AI leadership roles: Open to executive and founder positions in high-growth startups and AI companies, with a focus on social networks, health apps, and AI-powered solutions
• Current focus: AI, social networks, health applications, and AI consulting services for startups and established companies

Services Offered

• Work Together - AI and tech consulting services for startups and established companies
• Surf Together - Connect for surfing sessions in Santa Barbara and around California
• Book a Call - Schedule a paid consultation for tech, AI, product, or leadership advice

About Santiago Gonzalez-Garza

Santiago Gonzalez-Garza, also known as Santi Garza or Santiago Garza, is a tech founder and AI consultant based in Santa Barbara, California. His background includes early backend engineering at Tinder, founding and leading Ditto as CEO, founding Poke Radar, and serving as CPO & CTO at Goodpods. He now works as a tech and AI founder, executive, and consultant, and is passionate about AI, social networks, and health.

AI Tech Founders in Santa Barbara

As one of Santa Barbara's tech founders specializing in artificial intelligence, Santi Garza offers consulting services for companies looking to implement AI solutions or grow their technology platforms. His experience spans from backend engineering to executive leadership roles.