In this episode of the In Query, we discuss event hosting, engineering physics and software with Francesco Virga. Francesco is a graduate of Queens University where he completed a degree in Engineering Physics. He has acquired an extensive amount of work experience during his university years ranging from freelance work to software development internships, as well as involvement in startups. After noticing many issues in the event and payment space, he co-founded Bounce, a startup located in Toronto. 

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Francesco's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescovirga/

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro & Background

3:05 - What were your original interests and how did that lead you to where you are now?

Starting a Tech Startup in University

5:31 - What made you decide to take the startup route?

7:48 - What impact did your engineering and physics degree have on your career?

11:43 - How did you balance work and university?

Bounce

13:45 - What is Bounce?

18:04 - Where did you originally see the need for this medium in the payment and event industry?

19:41 - When was the moment you decided to try to fix this problem?

21:43 - How would you describe the makings of the company?

23:23 - What is your role in Bounce and what are your day to day responsibilities?

24:30 - What is your favourite part of your day to day?

25:58 - What is the commitment needed to start a tech startup?

29:58 - What was the biggest challenge Bounce had faced as of right now?

34:02 - What is the biggest difference between working in a big tech company compared to an entrepreneur in the tech space?

36:09 - Do you have a typical week, or is each week different from the other?

37:48 - Do you see any upcoming trends in the payment and event industry that you think are here to stay?

39:41 - What are some struggles you have faced in your career so far?

42:34 - What is one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?

47:21 - “When people are asked what they regret, they usually regret things that they haven’t done”

48:26 - What are the next steps for Bounce and what are you most excited for?

49:58 - Outro & Ending Remarks