SDF spotlights two women building on Stellar: Mercedes Madanire in business development and Jeesun Kim in frontend development. They discuss their roles at Vesseo, a USDC wallet for Latin America, and share insights on representation and career growth in blockchain.
The Stellar Development Foundation highlighted two women builders for Women's History Month: Mercedes Madanire (Business Development) and Jeesun Kim (Frontend Developer) at Vesseo, a wallet app expanding USDC access in Argentina and Latin America. Jeesun develops the mobile UI using React Native and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning through side projects. Mercedes leads product opportunities with focus on partnerships and regulatory frameworks in emerging markets. Both discuss why representation matters in blockchain, the benefits of diverse perspectives for innovation, and offer career advice including staying curious, building portfolios, and attending hackathons. Their stories highlight SDF's commitment to financial inclusion and diversity in the crypto industry.
