Carin Gan

Carin Gan is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder, notably establishing CoffeeSpace, a platform aimed at connecting founders and fostering startup communities. Her journey includes a significant pivot from Counselab, an advice-on-demand platform, demonstrating adaptability and a keen understanding of market needs in the startup ecosystem. She has successfully secured substantial pre-seed funding for CoffeeSpace. medium+3

With a background as a Software Engineer at Facebook/Meta and an alumna of Wharton, University of Pennsylvania, Carin brings a strong technical and business foundation to her entrepreneurial ventures. Her experience in big tech provided her with valuable skills and insights before she transitioned into the startup world. medium+1

Carin is recognized for her resilience and dedication as a founder, openly discussing the challenges of building a startup from scratch, including fundraising difficulties and user growth stagnation. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, iterating, and viewing hardships as opportunities for growth, embodying the philosophy that 'progress is better than perfection.' medium