Anca Mosoiu facts for kids
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Anca Moșoiu
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| Occupation | Technical consultant |
| Known for | Founder of Tech Liminal |
Anca Moșoiu (born 1973) is a smart and creative person who helps businesses with technology and builds websites. She is famous for starting Tech Liminal in Oakland, California, in 2009. This was a special place where people who work with technology could share ideas and work together. Many people say Anca helped build the exciting tech industry in Oakland! She has been called a "tech guru," which means she's super good with technology. Anca has worked for big companies like Sony and Cisco systems for over 15 years.
Anca's Early Life and Education
Anca Moșoiu was born in 1973. When she was nine years old, in 1983, her family moved to the United States from Romania. They were allowed to come to the U.S. because of the political situation in Romania at that time. This happened before the big changes in Romania that ended the old government.
Anca grew up in Oakland, California. She went to middle schools in the local area.
After high school, Anca went to a very famous school called Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She studied computer science there and earned her bachelor's degree in 1995.
Starting Tech Liminal
As a technology expert, Anca Moșoiu often had to travel a lot for her job. She spent a lot of time working alone in hotel rooms. Anca really wanted to work with other people and feel like she was part of a community.
Because of this, Anca decided to create Tech Liminal. Tech Liminal was the very first technology co-working space in Oakland. A co-working space is a shared office where different people from different companies can work together. It's a place where they can share ideas and help each other.
Anca explained why she started Tech Liminal in Oakland. She said, "It's easier to have more impact in Oakland with little more than gumption." This means that with just a little courage and energy, you can make a big difference in Oakland. She also said, "It feels like we're all in this together." This shows how much she values working with others and building a strong community.
