Meet the Founders

Marc Cruz

Marc

Marc Cruz

CEO, Co-Founder

A techpreneur with 25+ years in IT, Marc has built and launched innovative digital platforms, including an EdTech startup in 2020. Now leading Guia full-time, he’s committed to transforming education through technology, driving strategy, and scaling the platform to reach students nationwide.

Simon Villalon

Simon

Simon Villalon

Strategic Advisor, Co-Founder

A seasoned tech executive with deep expertise in digital transformation and product development, Simon brings a wealth of experience in building innovative solutions. As a strategic advisor, he lends his expertise in shaping Guia’s long-term vision, partnerships, and market positioning.

Moochie De Guzman

Moochie

Louise de Guzman

Growth and Marketing Strategist, Co-Founder

A techpreneur with 15+ years of experience in tech, business, and marketing. Moochie has a track record of turning small ventures into thriving businesses. At Guia, she leads the charge in growth and marketing, leveraging her expertise in EdTech, AI, and marketing technology to expand Guia’s reach and impact.

Alfred Sanchez

Alfred

Alfred Sanchez

Learning & Evaluation Lead, Co-Founder

A specialist in educational measurement, Alfred refines curriculum and assessment as a STEM Supervisor. With a master’s in Measurement and Evaluation, he applies data-driven strategies to enhance learning. As a school accreditor and STEM advocate, he shapes best practices in education locally and abroad.

Rina Villalon

Rina

Rina Villalon

Learning and Innovation Leader, Co-Founder

With 20+ years in education, curriculum development, and faculty training, Rina is passionate about academic excellence. As Guia’s Learning Innovation Lead, she ensures that the platform’s content and methodology stay top-tier, shaping the future of test prep with impactful learning strategies.

Kristian Pura

Kris

Kristian Pura

Chief Advisor, Co-Founder

Kristian is a business development and strategic partnerships leader with 16+ years of experience in telecom, SaaS, and education. He has forged cross-border alliances with governments, enterprises, and multilateral institutions to drive innovation and growth. At Guia, he contributes his expertise in strategy and financial management. He is based in Seattle, Washington, and co-founded an AI Upskilling Start-up called AI Ventures Accelerator (AIVA).

Meet the Team Behind Guia

Kristoffer Panes

Rouge

Kristoffer Panes

UX / UI Designer

Janelle Adonis

Janelle

Janelle Adonis

Learning & Evaluation Lead, Co-Founder

Dana Joy Bausa

Dana

Dana Joy Bausa

Community and Growth Project Manager

Joseph Benjamin Ilagan

Joben

Joseph Benjamin Ilagan

BUILD Director

Joe Ilagan

Joe

Joe Ilagan

Systems Architect

Zach Alabastro

Zach

Zach Alabastro

Lead Developer / DevOps

Bryan Florano

Bryan

Bryan Florano

Frontend Developer

Meena Morales

Meena

Meena Morales

Project Manager