Meet the Team
Behind Consul
Experienced founders and developers building the future of AI-powered mobile applications.
Leadership Team
Our founding team combines deep technical expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and a passion for using AI to improve people's lives.
Derek Bai
CEO & Co-Founder
Derek leads Consul's vision and technical strategy, bringing deep expertise in AI/ML and distributed systems to the company.
Professional Experience
AI/ML Researcher at Dartmouth College
Conducted cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, publishing papers at SenSys 2020. His research focused on practical applications of ML in real-world systems.
Tech Lead at LinkedIn
Built large-scale distributed systems serving hundreds of millions of users. Gained expertise in building production systems that handle massive scale while maintaining reliability.
Technical Leadership
Combines deep technical expertise in machine learning with production engineering experience. Has successfully led engineering teams and technical initiatives at scale.
Notable Achievements
- Published ML research papers at top-tier academic conferences
- Led teams to build production systems serving 100M+ users at LinkedIn
Ping Hsu
COO & Co-Founder
Ping drives operational excellence and business strategy at Consul, leveraging years of entrepreneurial experience to build and scale products.
Professional Experience
Serial Entrepreneur
Started building and selling websites in high school, demonstrating early business acumen and technical skills. Has launched multiple successful digital products from concept to revenue to exit.
Product & Growth Expertise
Developed deep understanding of user acquisition, product-market fit, and growth strategies through hands-on experience building and scaling multiple products. Expert in conversion optimization and retention.
Operational Excellence
Brings operational excellence and business acumen to Consul. Manages day-to-day operations, user acquisition strategies, and ensures efficient execution across all products.
Notable Achievements
- Successfully built and sold multiple digital businesses
- Drove user acquisition to 2M+ downloads across product portfolio
- Established efficient operations and growth systems
- Built sustainable revenue streams across multiple products
Charisma Aji
Full Stack Developer
Charisma is the technical force behind Consul's mobile applications, bringing 7 years of experience building high-performance apps used by millions.
Professional Experience
7 Years Mobile Development Experience
Seasoned mobile developer with extensive experience building high-performance applications across iOS, Android, and cross-platform frameworks. Has shipped products used by millions of users globally.
Cross-Platform Expert
Expert in React Native, Swift, and Kotlin. Specializes in building performant, scalable mobile applications that work seamlessly across platforms while maintaining native quality.
Product Development
Specializes in creating intuitive user experiences and scalable mobile architectures. Has led the technical implementation of all seven Consul applications, ensuring quality and performance.
Notable Achievements
- Built mobile applications with millions of downloads
- Led technical development of 7 AI-powered apps
- Expert in React Native, Swift, and Kotlin development
- Shipped production apps across iOS and Android
Backed by Leading Investors
Supported by top-tier venture capital firms and angel investors who believe in our vision.
Z Fellows
Z Fellows is a leading program supporting young founders building ambitious technology companies. Known for backing exceptional founder talent early.
Antler
Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm that invests in technology companies. They provide capital, expertise, and a global network to help founders build and scale.
Cory Levy
Former founder of apps with 20 million+ users. Active angel investor in early-stage technology companies with a track record of backing successful founders.
Why Our Team Wins
Deep Technical Expertise
Our team combines cutting-edge AI/ML research experience from top institutions with production engineering experience at scale (LinkedIn, 100M+ users). We know how to build AI systems that actually work.
Proven Track Record
We've already achieved a successful exit with My Study Mate and built a portfolio of 7 apps with 2M+ downloads. We know how to ship products that users love and businesses want to acquire.
Entrepreneurial DNA
Serial entrepreneurs who have built and sold businesses since high school. We move fast, learn quickly, and aren't afraid to pivot when needed. Execution is in our DNA.
Mission-Driven Focus
We're not just building apps for the sake of building apps. Every product we create is designed to meaningfully improve people's lives in education, spirituality, or wellness.
Years Combined Experience
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