Jason Alco

Jason Alvarez-Cohen is a technology entrepreneur recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and serves as the co-founder and CEO of Popl, a platform focused on digital business cards and professional networking solutions. Alvarez-Cohen holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from UCLA and participated in the Y Combinator accelerator program. Before founding Popl, he worked as a software developer at Boeing, where he gained experience in software engineering within the aerospace industry.

Alvarez-Cohen's interest in near-field communication (NFC) technology led to the creation of Popl, a digital business card platform that simplifies the exchange of contact information. Alongside his co-founder, he developed and patented the first digital business card phone tag, launching the company with a viral TikTok campaign that reached a wide audience. Popl quickly adapted to challenges in the professional networking space by leveraging social media to demonstrate its value during periods of limited in-person interaction.

Popl has established itself as a leader in the digital business card and event lead capture software market, serving clients such as Compass Real Estate, Prudential, and several NBA teams. The platform has facilitated over 100 million professional interactions and achieved significant monthly recurring revenue. Popl also hosted the Forbes 30 Under 30 event during LA Tech Week, further integrating itself within the technology and entrepreneurship community.

The company has expanded its offerings with products like "Popl for Claude," an AI-powered connector that enables teams to interact with event data across leading artificial intelligence platforms. Alvarez-Cohen's experience spans entrepreneurship, product-led growth, and advancements in in-person marketing technology, positioning him as a knowledgeable figure in the digital networking and SaaS industries.