# Dinero features Jonathan Tarud as a “Tech Genius” in Colombia

> Jonathan’s journey through entrepreneurship began with Koombea servicing small startups and now working with even larger Fortune 500 companies. Colombia…

Source: https://www.koombea.com/press/dinero-features-jonathan-tarud-tech-genius-colombia/
Published: 2013-12-27
Author: Robert Kazmi

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What do Grooveshark and PulsoSocial have in common besides both starting in Colombia? The answer is that both were also the brainchildren of Colombian CTO [Andres Barreto](https://twitter.com/andresbarreto). This year Dineros “101 Business Geniuses” for 2013 took a look at all the Andres’ out there that are powering innovation and changing technology. Koombea’s Founder, [Jonathan Tarud](http://www.twitter.com/jonathant), made the list at #52 for most promising technology genius. “He’s a successful case that shows Colombia is a strong force in smartphone applications,” Dinero quotes.

Jonathan’s journey through entrepreneurship began with [Koombea](https://www.koombea.com) servicing small startups and now working with even larger Fortune 500 companies. “We’ve taken a big leap by moving from Silicon Valley Startups to Fortune 500 companies, which represents most of our work these days,” Jonathan states.

Other Koombea friends that made the list were [Jairo Nieto](https://twitter.com/exec101), [Alejandro Gonzalez](https://twitter.com/alejobrainz), and [Alexander Torrenegra](https://twitter.com/torrenegra),

What do you think? Were there any Colombia leaders missing on this year’s list? [Tweet us](http://www.twitter.com/koombea) or email us at [contact@koombea.com](mailto:contact@koombea.com).

We’re a proud Colombian company that builds MVPs, based in Barranquilla with offices in San Francisco and New York.

Buy this addition at your local newsstand or get a snippet [here](http://www.dinero.com/edicion-impresa/caratula/articulo/los-genios-negocios-colombia/189446%20):

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