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A software studio providing real-world experience to student developers while delivering exceptional products for our clients.

Our Unique Approach

Valyria is a software studio that grew out of a collaboration between Lorenzo Barberis Canonico and Yan Chen, and it has a unique mission: to turn the contract work opportunities that come our way into part-time jobs and real-world experience to college students studying computer science, many of whom Lorenzo has previously coached in Speech & Debate.

Featured Projects

Ellis App

Ellis App

Client: Geo BrowserDesigner: Yan Chen

Designed to help volunteers at organizations like YWAM to better track and refer unhoused folks to social services in SF. What started as a pro-bono venture has now evolved into a fully funded client project, thanks to Geo Browser's interest in using their blockchain technology for the app's backend.

Cedar Grove Carbon Trust

Cedar Grove Carbon Trust

Client: Sam McClureDesigner:

Cedar Grove partners with leading organizations to acquire the best carbon credits at the best prices. Donations fund projects that save crucial natural ecosystems, repair damage, and protect against future harm. Projects must demonstrate real impact, as measured by strict criteria and expert review. The Foundation holds in credits in the Donor's name.

Net Project

Net Project

Client: Net ProjectDesigner: Marina Wei & Ali Kapadia

The Net Project is a research-informed 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping people live meaningful and flourishing lives.

FantasySCOTUS

FantasySCOTUS

Client: Cassandra Labs FoundationDesigner: Shanik Miedreich

A complete redesign of https://fantasyscotus.net/ for the modern world. The Mobile App reworks the research survey to become more like a gamified crowdsourcing mechanism for the outcomes of Supreme Court cases

Farmer Website

Farmer Website

Client: Earth BlessingsDesigner: Emily Chang

Poverty Pockets

Poverty Pockets

Client: Coalition Alleviating PovertyDesigner: Finny Abraham

Generosity Bay Area

Generosity Bay Area

Client: Generosity Bay Area (GBA)Designer: Christina Boiles

Roo

Roo

Client: Stanford GSB Team (Tom, Madison, Leif)Designer: Madison Minsk

Driven

Driven

Client: Deangelo SmithDesigner:

Buy Now Pay Later for parking tickets. Includes user frontend and admin dashboard applications.

Help One Child Survey

Help One Child Survey

Client: Help One ChildDesigner:

This project creates a tablet-friendly voting platform for Help One Child's fundraising events in partnership with CarePortal.

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