Meet the Mangos 🥭

Meet the people behind the magic at Tango.
Ken Babcock
Co-Founder & CEO
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Ken Babcock

There are a few things to know about Ken (ex-Uber, ex-Deloitte, ex-Harvard Business School): He’s a man on a mission (to celebrate how work gets done 🕺). He has a son named Quinn. He excels at parallel parking. And he’d rather be skiing. 

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Dan Giovacchini
Co-Founder & President
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Dan Giovacchini

Dan is an ex-B2B SaaS investor, Forbes 30 Under 30 winner, and big fan of Harvard Business School. We’re pretty glad he pivoted to start Tango. 🧡 While he doesn’t eat carbs, we forgive him because he gives a damn (especially about people).

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Brian Shultz
Co-Founder & CTO
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Brian Shultz

👋 Hi! I'm Brian and lead Engineering, Product, and Design. One of the greatest things about my job is getting to geek out on really hard problems alongside an incredibly curious and talented team of craftspeople. On the weekends, you can find me treasure hunting in the Rocky Mountains, making homemade pizzas, or going embarrassingly deep on an obscure topic.

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Kristie Howard
Director of Engineering
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Kristie Howard

Kristie can’t remember a movie title or song lyric to save her life. But she can (and does!) deliver amazing product experiences day in and day out. When she’s not at her keyboard crafting code and jamming to music, you can find her hiking, cycling, or surfing. 🏄‍♀️

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Soumya Cherukupalli
Engineering
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Soumya Cherukupalli
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.
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Kees Kluskens
Engineering
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Kees Kluskens
Hi, I'm Kees, a Software Engineer at Tango! I live in the Netherlands with my two cats.

Before joining Tango, I had my own company where we helped startups without an engineering team make their first prototype. There's nothing I love more than getting a task that's way over my head and then learning all about it until I can solve it.

In the evenings I spend my time playing around with lasers, making audiovisual shows or organizing techno parties.
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Maxime Heckel
Engineering
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Maxime Heckel
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.
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Orry Baram
Engineering
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Orry Baram
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.
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Annie Ng
Social & Brand Partnerships Lead
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Annie Ng
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.
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Angela Wu Li
Chief of Staff
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Angela Wu Li

Hi there! My name is Angela and I’m the Chief of Staff at Tango. I began by journey in tech at Apple, before diving into the world of startups, where I’ve worn all sorts of hats across consumer technology and more recently B2B SaaS at Mode.

On foggier San Francisco weekends, I spend my time indoors writing, having opinions on music, and playing board games. Otherwise, I enjoy skiing in the winter and pickleball all year round.

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Bernardo Pericacho Sanchez
Engineering Manager
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Bernardo Pericacho Sanchez

Hola! I'm Bernardo and I am an Engineering Manager at Tango and have over 10 years of experience of Software Engineering. Telemetry, performance and scalability of distributed systems are my interests.

I stopped pursuing my PhD 🎓 after I had a taste of startups. Before Tango, I worked at developer tools, AI and Med-Tech startups 🚀

During my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Crossfit, soccer and basketball to stay healthy and in shape 💪🏼. Cooking Spanish food is a WIP cause.

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Collin Evans
Lifecycle Marketing
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Collin Evans

Hello! Thanks for clicking on me!

I’m Collin, and I help surprise and delight our Tango users. Before I joined Tango, I led marketing at Section4, Scott Galloway’s EdTech Startup. I have also worked in the higher education, biotech, and non-profit sectors.

When I’m not working with the team at Tango, you can catch me outside running, surfing, biking, or taking photographs of my friends doing any of those activities.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Rocco Seyboth
Product Marketing Lead
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Rocco Seyboth

Rocco ran sales for a bunch of startups before running marketing for a bunch of startups. He lives in Seattle and is unapologetically enthusiastic about Taylor Swift, Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars, and science fiction books. 🤓

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Lauren Pritchett
Engineering
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Lauren Pritchett

Hey I’m Lauren, Software Engineer at Tango!

Before Tango I worked as a Backend Engineer at Slack for nearly 4 years. I also worked in Customer Success in a past life — an experience which has helped me to put users at the heart of my development process.

In my free time I can be found at the beach, hiking, trying to teach my cat new tricks, traveling, practicing yoga, hiking, and searching for the best food in Los Angeles.

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Mason Fish
Engineering
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Mason Fish

Howdy, I’m Mason, Software Engineer at Tango!

Prior to Tango, I’d gathered 6 years of experience working as both a frontend and backend engineer for Docker and Brim Data. And prior to my software career, I’d pursued a music career performing contemporary classical guitar music all over the world.

Besides software and music, I’m a very passionate hobbyist and love to find ways to connect all the things I learn. Currently, those hobbies include woodworking, powerlifting, barbecuing, and solo backpacking.

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Kira Leahey
Talent Manager
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Kira Leahey

Hi, I’m Kira! I’m the Talent Manager at Tango, where I support our recruiting efforts.

I started my career in sales and marketing and have been in recruiting for the past five years. I love helping startups build out their teams, and found there is nothing better than finding the right person for the right role. Please reach out if you are a good fit for one of our open positions!

In my spare time, you can find me outdoors in the Bay Area with my family and dog, Finnegan.

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Emma Heizer
Product Design
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Emma Heizer

Howdy! My name is Emma. I’ve spent the last decade designing digital experiences for consumer electronics, healthcare, ag tech, security, energy, and finance products. When I’m not designing for responsive web or native mobile apps, you might find me working with other mediums like augmented reality, glassware, and technical fabrics.

I have deep experience helping teams answer messy questions like, “What should we build?”, “Why does it matter?”, and “How does it work?” I am a maker and here 🌎 to bring ideas to life.

The Utah mountains are my home and on powder days I spend my time shredding and carving the corduroy. In the off-season, I’m desert camping and howling at the sky 👽 with my coyote dog, Luna.

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Mark Austin
Product Design
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Mark Austin

Hey, y’all! I’m Mark, a Product Designer here at Tango. I assist in making the app more helpful and easier to use so our customers can be their best at work.

Before Tango, I picked up a decade of design experience across a spectrum of teams and industries. I’ve designed everything from favicons and billboards to social posts and multi-platform design systems. Most notably, I’ve spent over 5 years helping early-stage startups scale their products, workflows, and teams.

When I’m not behind a screen, you’ll find me hiking 🥾, tending to my garden 🌱, or prepping mise en place 🔪.

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Brianna Yoon
Social Media
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Brianna Yoon

Hi! Nice to meet you! I’m Bri, Tango’s social media gal. I love creating fun content, copy, and campaigns (and alliterations apparently). I thrive in the fast-paced startup world and am passionate about bringing a brand’s story to life.

When I’m not doom scrolling on TikTok, you’ll probably find me boxing, trying to find the best burger spot in town, dancing badly at a music festival or somewhere by the beach.

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Laith Azzam
Engineering
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Laith Azzam

Hey Hey! My name is Laith Azzam, and I’m a Designer and Developer with a love for all things technology. I live and work remotely from Reno, NV and like to spend time in Southern California with my partner and our lil’ doggo Oso!

I’ve been designing and developing sites and applications for ~15 years, ranging from fortune 500 companies and growth phase startups to products of my own!

Outside of work, I have too many hobbies. I enjoy gardening, camping, gaming, making music, dabbling with IoT connected devices, virtual reality.. just to name a few!

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Kassandra Randazzo
Product Design
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Kassandra Randazzo

I'm Kassandra, a product designer based in sunny Los Angeles. With over a decade of design experience in startups and consultancies, I thrive on taking ideas from concept to execution. My passion lies in crafting solutions that not only solve problems but also bring ease and delight to someone's day.

Beyond design, I’m a passionate runner, having completed 30+ marathons and have been recently delving into ultra marathons. When I'm not hitting the pavement, you'll probably find me tucked away in a cozy corner engrossed in a good book or busy planning my next adventure abroad.

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Danielle Aihini
Content Marketing
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Danielle Aihini

Danielle is a journalist turned content marketer who’s spent the greater part of her career building marketing and content strategies at early-stage B2B tech companies. Based in New Orleans, you can find her at a concert, Take Paws animal shelter, or eating her weight in crawfish!

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Ashley Lundeen
Data Engineer
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Ashley Lundeen

Hi - I'm Ashley, Data Engineer at Tango!

I've spent my career evangelizing and maturing data functions at startups. When not wrangling data in glorious SQL, I enjoy wandering the streets of Santa Barbara, learning pottery (wheel throwing), and pursuing anything that sparks my interest.

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Mikey Verdile
Business Development Lead
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Mikey Verdile

Hey Hi! I’m Mikey. I’ve been in sales at young start-ups for more than a decade. I am passionate about what I do, and love finding innovative ways to solve problems. When I am not working, my passport is. I also love hiking, surfing, and teaching myself to cook via YouTube. Send recipes!

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Kristen Nesbit
Head of Finance & Operations
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Kristen Nesbit

Hi, I’m Kristen and I lead Finance and Operations at Tango. After having started my career in finance at Citibank, I’ve worked at a number of startups spanning Series A to Series E and worn just about every non-technical hat.

I love solving hard problems with smart people, and I think of my role as one that provides the data and insights to enable others to make better, smarter, faster decisions.

When I’m not working, you can find me hanging out at the beach, riding bikes with my family to the local ice cream shop, or finding new home improvement projects.

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Mark Johnson
Technical Support Engineer
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Mark Johnson

Hello! I’m Mark, Tango’s Technical Support Engineer. I’ve been in the Support world for the last 5+ years supporting products like Figma and Mixpanel before joining Tango.

I’m based out of the North Bay part of the Bay Area. When I’m not working, you can find me primarily bothering one of my two cats, picking up new hobbies, or learning approximate knowledge of many things.

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Bailey Thelen
Account Manager
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Bailey Thelen

Hi! I’m Bailey. I’m the resident Account Manager - here to delight our customers & ensure everyone gets to experience the magic of Tango. I strongly believe in the power of people at work - so I’ve spent the last decade supporting Talent, HR, L&D and Enablement teams at companies like LinkedIn and Lattice.

If I’m not running meetings over from talking too much - I’m either chasing a toddler, reading a book or planning a trip to Disney!

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Dave Plante
Account Manager
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Dave Plante

Hi howdy hey! My name is Dave and I’m an Account Manager at Tango. I’ve been working in the SaaS account management / customer success arena for 8+ years and I’m passionate about forging productive partnerships with clients of all shapes and sizes.

I’m a lover of music, both listening and performing and was the lead singer and manager one of the larger wedding bands in Boston for about 12 years prior to our retirement in 2022. When I’m not performing, you can usually find me playing in my yard or adventuring with my wife, son and rescue dog Birdie.

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Steve Thompson
Engineering Manager
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Steve Thompson

Steve Thompson is an Engineering Manager in Denver. He’s been in software for over 20 years, in different roles: software engineer, bootcamp instructor, and now manager. In an interview, he’ll tell you how those positions have all built on one another to create a unique skillset… you know how interviews go. But if you’re having a drink together, and if you pry a little, he’ll add how lucky he feels for the opportunities and mentors that have gotten him this far.

The best parts of his day–the real “goosebumps” moments–come when he knows his unique style of support makes a difference.

Off the clock, he works with his hands, runs marathons, and uses turn signals.

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Chris Karlin
Director, Enterprise Sales
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Chris Karlin

Hey there! I’m Chris, and I’m excited to be part of the Tango team helping to revolutionize the way we work. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing people across the globe, and I love exploring new ideas in business, education, and health - I’m all about building strong relationships and driving innovative solutions.

When I’m not at my desk, you’ll find me hanging out with my wife Brittany, our three energetic sons—Lucca, Quinn, and Shea—and our cat Emilio and dog Nelly. Whether it’s catching a wave, diving into a good book, or taking a long hike, I’m all about making the most of life and being grateful for each moment we have.

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David Khourshid
Software Engineer
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David Khourshid

Hello! I’m David, a software engineer at Tango living in sunny Orlando, Florida.

I live in Orlando, FL, and studied piano in college before diving into the tech world. I'm the creator of XState and have a deep passion for state machines and their applications.

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Chris Lanzo
QA Engineer
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Chris Lanzo

HI! I’m Chris and I’ve been a QA Engineer for the past 7 years before landing at Tango. I love working in more of a support role while also getting to write code and solve problems.

I currently live in Raleigh, North Carolina with my fiancée and our cat and dog. In my free time, I love to practice the drums, play disc golf with friends, and play competitive games.

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Gina LaFleur
Head of Demand Generation
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Gina LaFleur

Gina leads Demand Generation and Account-Based Marketing here at Tango. With 16 years of experience in B2B SaaS marketing, she’s passionate about helping companies build and scale their enterprise marketing strategies.

Outside of work, she loves exploring the city, discovering new travel spots, and trying out the latest restaurants. And when it’s football season, you’ll catch her cheering—sometimes with a little heartache—for the New York Jets.

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