
Daniel Odicho
Founder, 7x hackathon winner, UIUC alum making learning exciting again
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San Francisco, California
Joined April 2026
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Daniel Odicho is a dedicated entrepreneur and founder, currently serving as the CEO of PaloAI, a startup focused on creating an engaging, TikTok-style SAT prep platform. His entrepreneurial drive is further demonstrated by his role as a Founder In Residence at Afore Capital and his earlier experience building a virtual learning platform with Cambio Labs during high school. substack+2
He possesses strong technical and leadership skills, evidenced by his roles as a Software Engineer and Course Assistant at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he developed course materials and taught complex concepts. His project portfolio on Devpost also showcases his abilities in API development and a range of technical interests. medium+1
Daniel is a recognized hackathon enthusiast, having won 7 hackathons. His notable projects like Alto, Lumo, Hivemind, and CatchUp demonstrate his ability to rapidly prototype and innovate solutions across mobile development, finance, education, and AI-driven learning tools. nitter+4
He has a strong commitment to education and social impact, having founded an academic support program in Norway during the pandemic and contributing to learning platforms like Cambio Labs' 'Journey' and PaloAI's SAT prep. His Medium article highlights his passion for teaching and bridging educational gaps. medium+2
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