In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, we catch up with Angel Maldonado, Founder and CEO of Empathy.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London and Asturias, Empathy.co specializes in the field of commerce search and discovery. The company is committed to crafting human-centric, trustworthy, and enjoyable shopping experiences through its advanced search technologies. Among its key offerings are API-first and composable technologies, which feature extensible microservices and ready-made components. Additionally, Empathy.co prioritizes zero-party data to safeguard shopper privacy and provides analytics and merchandising options via its Empathy Playboard.
Angel Maldonado covers a range of topics focused on technology, ethics, innovation, and leadership, and he shares with us his entrepreneurial journey from a Computer Science graduate to the CEO of a ground-breaking company like Empathy.co. By marrying data-driven strategies with a commitment to human-centric experiences, he showcases the transformative potential of empathy in shaping the future of e-commerce and technology.
The interview also touches upon the challenges and opportunities that come with leading a tech company, particularly in maintaining a healthy work-life balance fostering a culture of innovation, and much more.
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Read the orginal article: https://www.eu-startups.com/2023/10/eu-startups-podcast-episode-40-angel-maldonado-founder-and-ceo-of-empathy/
