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# About the Founders
Shard Network was founded by two individuals who have personally experienced the problem of poor campus connectivity and have the skills to build a real solution.
#### Richard Essangabasi – Co‑Founder & CEO
Richard is an entrepreneur, content marketer, and international award‑winning filmmaker and creative director. He has built, created, and worked directly with global brands including ***Ethereum, Base, Google, Cowrywise, and Bitsave Protocol.*** His experience spans marketing, brand building, and creative direction across multiple industries. Richard leads the vision, strategy, and go‑to‑market efforts for Shard Network.
* **Twitter**: [@thessangabasi](https://twitter.com/theessangabasi)
* **Portfolio**: [richardessangabasi.framer.website](https://www.richardessangabasi.framer.website/)
#### Ubongabasi Jerome – Co‑Founder & CTO
Ubongabasi is a software developer with over ***4 years of experience in software engineering, smart contract development, and DevOps.*** He has a strong technical background in building scalable systems and ensuring reliable infrastructure. Ubongabasi leads the technical development of Shard Network, including the user authentication system, payment automation, and network management.
* **Twitter**: [@ubyjerome](https://twitter.com/ubyjerome)
* **GitHub**: [github.com/ubyjerome](https://github.com/ubyjerome)
*Both founders are current or recent students who have lived through the daily frustration of unreliable campus internet. They understand student behavior deeply and are building Shard Network as a practical, scalable solution born from real experience.*