Guided by The Best
Learn from high-level founders, investors, and creators who have already walked the path you're about to embark on.
Jorge Soto
CTO at Justos
CTO en Justos, con una sólida formación técnica y una amplia experiencia en la construcción de productos escalables y el liderazgo de equipos de ingeniería de alto rendimiento.
Sergio Almaguer
CEO at Yaydoo
CEO of Yaydoo and CPO at Paystand, following Yaydoo’s acquisition by the fintech unicorn. A seasoned founder with a strong background in product and venture building, he brings deep insight into scaling tech companies across markets.
Alberto Padilla
CEO at Briq
Alberto Padilla is the founder of Briq, Mexico’s leading real estate crowdfunding platform, with deep experience in fintech, venture building, and tech product development.
Ricardo Celaya
Managing Partner at Kolab Ventures
Ricardo Celaya is Managing Partner at Kolab Ventures and President at ARTO Group, with a track record in venture building and strategic investment. He was named one of Forbes Mexico's 30 Business Promises in 2018.
Ana Paula Nacif
CEO at Kolab
CEO at Kolab and former IBM executive with 33 years of experience across leadership roles including CMO, CHRO, and CSO. She brings deep expertise in marketing, strategy, HR, and digital transformation, and is a recognized voice in diversity, inclusion, and work-life integration.
Maria Teresa Arnal
Board Member at international companies
CEO at FutureProof Vision and Board Member of international companies such as Walmart Mexico, Sigma, Salud Digna, Tigo, and Orbia. She previously served as Managing Director of Google Mexico.
Juan Pablo Sánchez
CEO at Bluebox
Juan Pablo is the founder and CEO at BlueBox, one of the largest Corporate Venturing firms in LATAM. He has supported the growth of over 800 startups and has been recognized by Forbes as one of the “30 Business Promises” and as a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award.
Alejandro Cortes
CFO at Bluebox
Founder and CFO at BlueBox. +800 startups supported through Venture Capital and Corporate Venture programs across LATAM.
Arturo Herrera
CEO at Necodex
CEO at Necodex, a software development company focused on delivering high-quality solutions for U.S.-based clients. He leads cross-functional tech teams with a strong emphasis on innovation and client success.
Israel Félix
CEO at CBQA
CEO at CBQA and hands-on founder with over 20 years of experience leading development, QA, and release engineering teams across startups, large enterprises, and his own company. His expertise spans cloud software, mobile, wireless, gaming, and blockchain, with a strong track record in building and scaling global tech teams.
Ramsés Galaz
CEO at GSE Biomedical
Founder of GSE Biomedical, a firm specializing in medical device design, development, and manufacturing. He is a medical device designer and inventor with expertise in mechanical design, biomedical engineering, manufacturing, and ISO 13485 quality systems.
Alex Santana
Director AWS for Startups
Director of AWS for Startups, supporting the growth of startups in Mexico by providing cloud infrastructure, technical guidance, and scalable solutions to accelerate their development.
Marcus Daniels
CEO of Highline Beta
CEO of Highline Beta with a strong focus on the strategic vision of venture capital and long-term value creation through startup collaboration.
Jose Maria Sanroman
CEO of Kuona
José María (Chema) Sanromán is the CEO and co-founder of Kuona, an AI-driven platform that helps consumer brands and retailers optimize pricing, promotions, and inventory. With a background in engineering and an MBA from INSEAD, Chema brings over a decade of experience in B2b sales and revenue management across global markets. Under his leadership, Kuona works with major companies like Coca-Cola and Oxxo in markets including the U.S., Latin America, and Europe
Alejandro Bazúa
CEO/CIO at Koval Capital
CEO/CIO at Koval Capital, managing investments for the family office with deep experience in corporate family dynamics, financial analysis, and investment strategy.
Jesús Gómez
Founder & CEO at Lounn
Founder and CEO of Lounn, a fintech company helping businesses of all sizes access the right financing quickly and at no additional cost. With over 15 years of experience in banking and corporate finance, he’s passionate about leveraging technology to deliver personalized financial solutions and drive business growth.
Carlos Tapia
Director of Strategy at Kolab
Strategy consultant and business model designer with a background at McKinsey, currently serving as Director of Strategy at Kolab, leading high-impact business strategy and innovation initiatives across the region.
Jorge Garnés
Director of BDO at Kolab
Consultant with experience as Operations and Logistics Manager at Uber and former Director of Supply Chain at Farmacias del Ahorro USA, currently leading Business Development Office at Kolab.
José Salcedo
Head of Alternative Investments at Koval
Head of Alternative Investments and Venture Capital at Koval, with experience in infrastructure, energy, and retail investments. He previously served as CFO at a fintech company like Klar.
Román Leal
Managing Partner at Leap Global Partners
Managing Partner at Leap Global Partners, a PE and VC fund focused on Fintech, Commerce, and SaaS. He previously worked in Corporate Strategy at PayPal and holds the CFA designation.
Liza Lichtinger
Managing Director at Future Design Life
Liza Lichtinger is Managing Director at Future Design Life and currently works at a global securities firm based in San Francisco. With a background in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Human-Machine Interaction research (applied AI decision-making), and training in Human Capital Development from Cornell, she correlates neurobehavioral drivers of human and financial performance within the global economy