
Mark Music
I'm Building
A violence encounter tool to get help and capture unsafe situations (https://joinsafe.me)
Bio
Mark Music is a self-taught builder from San Jose, Costa Rica, recognized for developing solutions to local challenges as a young software developer and startup founder. He was awarded a 1517 Medici Grant to create a violence encounter tool that helps users request assistance and log unsafe situations via joinsafe.me. Previously, Mark received national recognition for his entrepreneurial work addressing community needs.",
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