Lawrence Lin Murata's journey from Brazil to Silicon Valley is nothing short of extraordinary. Born and raised in São Paulo, he ventured into the tech world without prior experience, eventually leading a successful startup. This blog post delves into his inspiring story, covering his multicultural upbringing, the challenges of breaking into tech, his experiences at Stanford, and the founding of his company, Slope. Slope has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Tech Square Ventures, Alerion Ventures, Charlotte Angel Fund, and Techstars.