Who we are
Uplink is the orchestrator of internet connectivity.
Company
We are upgrading existing connectivity infrastructure through the Uplink DePIN platform.
Uplink was founded in 2016 as a software solution to upgrade connectivity for telecommunication. First it was through Mesh networks. Building tools and solutions for connectivity ultimately led the team towards building decentralized connectivity, a distributed ecosystem. The platform is initially built by the Uplink team and is ultimately expanded through a community passionate about connecting all existing and new internet infrastructure into the Uplink network and platform. Today, the team has offices in New York and Porto creating impact in the telecommunications industry across the globe.
Accomplishments
Impact and traction-first with leading, Fortune 500 companies in telecommunication.
Uplink has been paving the way in global connectivity with leadership teams featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 EU, European Commission EUtop50 mentors, Angelpad Alumnus, Harvard Business School Alumni, and more. Having successfully raised $10 million in a funding round led by Framework Ventures, Uplink collaborates with entities such as Deutsche Telekom, E.ON, Blockchange, Stratos and more on their cap table.
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Our team
Uplink leadership
The leadership team behind the Uplink DePIN platform are pioneers in connectivity, Web3, and telecommunications fueled with a passion for bridging regional divides.
Carlos Lei
CEO & Founder
Forbes EU 30 under 30 2021 honoree, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business "China Start" Executive Program, European Commission EUtop50 mentor, St. Gallen University "Leader of Tomorrow" and AngelPad Alumni.
Andre Francisco
CTO & Founder
20+ yrs in Computer Science, Founder & President at NuCC U. Porto, Former Researcher at INESC TEC and AngelPad Alumni.
Damaris Valero Scarpa
CRO
Former Partnerships Manager at Rightmesh, Former BizDev at Universal Studios, Harvard Business School Sr. Mgmt Negotiations Executive Course, Former founder 15yr Independent Production Company, Writer of "Branded Entertainment: Dealmaking Strategies & Techniques for Industry Professionals".
Claudia Olah
CMO
Former Director of Marketing at 1M+ DAU Metaverse (IMVU), Former Founder and CMO at Give'm Bitcoin, 8+ yrs Web3 Global Marketing Lead for tech startups in Shanghai and Silicon Valley.
Aldrin D'Sousa
VP of Product
Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Former Product Manager & Business Analys at Rightmesh, Former Product Manager at Eyecheck Solutions, and studied Embedded Systems at Conestoga College.