Diego Belmonte

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Medtech Entrepreneurial Activities @ Tearful
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Miami, Florida, United States, United States
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About Diego Belmonte

My expertise and interest focuses on sustainable entrepreneurial activities. I am actively involved in creating and launching business and related activities within a variety of key players and markets worldwide.Specifically, my areas of interest are: business start-ups and entrepreneurial launchings, sustainable project development and project/investments activities (most around technologies, including environmental related activities). With more than 20 years of experience in these sectors, I have started, manage/operate and advise many businesses, companies and closed many operation financing (i.e. over $2 billion dollars in various projects worldwide). In addition to founding and leading: Esound Energy, MGM Renewables, B-Thrifty Holdings, Tradewinds Specialty Imports, WearetheWine, Finca RonRon Eco-Development, Tearful SL, etc., I have served as CEO of a number of international companies, among others: Fotowatio USA/Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), one of the leading developers of Renewable Energy and a global operator specializing in the generation of clean energy. I also acted as interim CEO of Isofoton North America, Inc. a Tier I solar panel manufacturer. Prior to these, I worked as Infrastructure Operational Specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), a multilateral development financial institution based in Washington DC and a key financial leading entity in LATAM. At the IADB, I worked worldwide on creating, analyzing and financing public and private infrastructure projects. I have pioneered innovative project structures for sustainable development projects in emerging markets and been at the forefront of the collaboration between public and private entities for the development and construction of large-scale infrastructure projects.I hold a Master's in Science degree in Environmental Engineering and a bachelor degree B.S. Environmental Sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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Diego Belmonte Work Experience Details
  • Tearful
    Co-Founder
    Tearful Jan 2021 - Present
    Tearful, with its patented and revolutionary diagnostic device “i-Onion” is developing the space for diagnostics in the maximal tear gland secretion capacity space.
  • Startup Pharmaceutical Companies
    Founder & Investor
    Startup Pharmaceutical Companies Jan 2018 - Present
    We have invested in the creation of 4 new startup companies based on unique scientific patents targeting the ophthalmological sector. One has been re-sold to the largest “eye” company in the planet and the other 3 are in advance development stages. Extremely promising Pharma products that will improve people’s lives. See links for further information.
  • Newmanbrain
    Startup Company Advisor
    Newmanbrain Sep 2024 - Present
    Sant Joan D'Alacant, Valencian Community, Es
    Company Embassador- Financial Advisor to CFO & strategic partnership developments.
  • Finca Ron Ron Costa Rica Investment
    Founder
    Finca Ron Ron Costa Rica Investment Jan 2019 - Present
    Real Estate Sustainable Development
  • Tradewinds Specialty Imports, Llc
    Managing Partner
    Tradewinds Specialty Imports, Llc Jan 2013 - Present
    An Import and distribution Wine & Spirits company with boutique-style wines from family owned vineyards in countries such as Spain, Argentina, Chile, Portugal and the United States.
  • Tradewinds Specialty Imports
    Advisor & Investor
    Tradewinds Specialty Imports Jan 2016 - Present
    My passion is entrepreneurship, and I have the scars to prove it. I've headed multiple businesses that, today, find themselves traversing an exciting growth curve. Starting and establishing companies is a rough contact sport, but the rewards are limitless. At some point, when the going gets tough, you have to reach back and find grounding in your fundamental convictions. Why am I doing what I'm doing? I got involved with Tradewinds because of my long-held interest in wine, the glamour of the industry, and the fact that it is such an ancestral, passionate craft.My main contributions are: coaching, design strategy, Biz plan preparation and execution, sales team training, financial organization, budget planing and execution, product understanding, marketing strategies, etc.
  • We Are The Wine
    Founder
    We Are The Wine Jan 2020 - Present
    A group of people in love with wine…Importer and distributor in the USA for more than a decade is now one of the best online stores in the United States.
  • Esound Energy
    Ceo & Founder
    Esound Energy Apr 2009 - Present
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Mr. Belmonte has set up and actively supervise Esound Energy, including its logistics, business plan preparation/execution, and capitalization to generate, develop and execute a project portfolio and strategic consulting agreements/contracts within various infrastructure segments, particularly in the renewable energy segments.Responsibilities at company level include: continuous growth of client database and partnership agreements; grow international business network; participate in media and tradeshows/conferences worldwide; develop, establish and maintain worldwide investor relationships, particularly with banks, venture capital, “family offices”, and international development agencies for company & project fund purposes; establish and maintain high level political and regulatory networks; establish and develop key relationships among equipment manufactures, developers, construction and operation market players; day to day management of business, such as: accounts, book-keeping, reporting’s, staff requirements/hiring needs, and overall business, projects, multi-disciplinary staff and collaborators performance (currently for over 100).Responsibilities at project development level include: managing full project design, development, construction and O&M aspects; structuring “tailored-made” renewable energy investment plans; project development cutting edge technical and equipment sourcing; qualifying projects and acquisitions; develop renewable energy financial models; securing project financing (i.e. equity, tax equity, construction financing and long term debt); overall project implementation, construction supervision. Support tier I companies in their Project and Corporate Acquisitions in worldwide energy markets (i.e. wind, solar, hydro, biomass and renewable energy credit/certification market)
  • Energy, Environmental & Wellness Investments
    Entrepreneurial Investments
    Energy, Environmental & Wellness Investments Jun 2014 - Present
    Currently involved in a number of private Investments in various projects Worldwide such as: Finca Ron Ron, Avizorex Pharma, Tradewinds Specialty Imports, etc
  • Mgm Innova Capital
    Development & Investment Advisor For Renewable Energy
    Mgm Innova Capital Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
    Miami, Florida, Us
    Diego Founded MGM Renewables to support all operations of MGM Innova Capital, a private equity and venture capital investment firm focusing on triple bottom line investments in the fields of energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean-tech, innovation and sustainable natural resource management in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Isofoton
    Ceo & Senior Advisor
    Isofoton Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
    Madrid, Madrid, Es
    ISOFOTON is a global vertically integrated solar company, present in over 60 countries and a pioneer in designing, manufacturing, developing, constructing and supplying Solar Energy Solutions, and thus greatly contributing to sustainable development. Mr. Belmonte is/has actively participated in setting up and launching a state-of-the art solar module manufacturing plant in Ohio, U.S.A and all its commercial operations. As a Management Consultant, of Isofoton North America (INA), Mr. Belmonte supports in a number of fronts the implementation of high-quality manufacturing process, solar technology, R&D programs and other manufacturing expertise across the industry supply chain; in addition, Mr. Belmonte is supporting INA to develop a strong sales, project development pipeline and financing capabilities, that is with his extended track record in major growing solar markets. Isofoton has satisfactorily completed over 1,000 projects in 60 countries, has currently 20 offices worldwide, a strong international team, brand and project pipeline, with more than 2,000 MW in South America, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, etc. Mr. Belmonte is leading these efforts and the creation of various strategic partnerships with key industry participants supporting INA's production, sales, and project development efforts in key world solar markets
  • Bee Thrifty Holdings Llc
    Founder & Investor
    Bee Thrifty Holdings Llc 2010 - Jan 2013
    BT Holding is a for-profit company which, among other activities, focuses on collecting unwanted items, such as: recycled clothing, shoes, medical equipment and other household items around the United States. Our mission is to contribute to recycling and empower other affiliated organizations/players, all to achieve what we call a “complete sustainability cycle”. By doing this, we support the environment, the local and global economies, create jobs, help families access higher quality products at an affordable price, etc. We are a triple net entity: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle while we help the planet!
  • Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (Frv)
    Special Advisor To Executive Board- Head Of East Coast
    Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (Frv) Apr 2009 - Apr 2010
    Madrid, Es
    After the M&A (Merge & Acquisition) of MMA Renewable Ventures, Mr. Belmonte served as a Senior Adviser to Parent Company & Head of Operations - East Coast of the USA
  • Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (Frv)
    President/Ceo
    Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (Frv) Oct 2007 - Oct 2009
    Madrid, Es
    Fotowatio USA (US branch of FRV Company) . Mr. Belmonte is the former President and CEO Fotowatio USA, Inc., the US subsidiary of Fotowatio, one of the world’s leading renewable independent power producers/energy companies. He has actively participated in developing over 135 MW of constructed solar projects and develop a pipeline of over one Gigawatt in the fast-growing solar power markets in the United States and Europe. Mr. Belmonte was responsible to start up the business in the United States and introducing/developing US operations/business strategy for Fotowatio. His reporting was directly to Chairman, shareholders and Board of Directors, creating relationships with such emerging industry, advising and creating the regulatory environment of emerging technologies (at Federal & State levels), creating Public-Private Partnerships with players such as, DOE & DOD (Dept. of Energy and Defence), hiring and managing new executive and operational staff, creating, updating and executing its business plan and leading fund raising and project finance efforts. He advised and actively participated in bringing key partners into Fotowatio’s shareholding and capitalization efforts, such as General Electric Financial Services. He has participated in Fotowatio’s merge & acquisition of MMA Renewable Ventures, today reconverted into the FRV, a San Francisco based Fotowatio subsidiary, where he served as a principal advisor prior to his strategic company exit.
  • Inter-American Development Bank
    Infrastruture And Environmental Senior Spc.
    Inter-American Development Bank Jun 1998 - Oct 2007
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Specific tasks and relevant experience:Mr. Belmonte acted as a team member in the design and processing of the Initiative "Opportunities for the Majority". He prepared Board documents, negotiated with Bank Management, individual Directors and Board, prepared pipeline opportunities as the infrastructure project specialist, reporting directly to special Manager Appointee. Previous to this position, Mr. Belmonte acted as an internal project specialist for the preparation and approval of loan and grant public bank operations, including leading the environmental and social due-diligence for projects of the IADB Infrastructure and Finance Division; Operational tasks included: identifying, developing, contracting, preparing and revision of project components and its environmental and social strategies for a variety of sectors, such as: transport infrastructure (including: roads, urban transport, ports, airports), low-income housing, energy (including: generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, energy efficiency), sustainable tourism, indigenous community infrastructure projects, Carbon Credit Financing, public utilities regulation aspects (i.e. electricity, water, and telecommunications), infrastructure concessions (Public Private Partnerships - PPP’s), competitiveness, and financial operations.He worked in the integration of public/community participation mechanisms within infrastructure operations (especially with indigenous affairs), ensuring environmental and social feasibility within project cycle of Bank operations; he also acted as a peer reviewer for the preparation, processing and implementation of Banks Environmental and Social policies, the Indigenous People’s Policies, Resettlement Policy, etc.

Diego Belmonte Skills

Renewable Energy Energy Solar Energy Energy Efficiency Project Finance Alternative Energy Sustainable Energy Cleantech Photovoltaics Business Strategy Venture Capital Strategy Wind Strategic Planning Biomass Sustainability Due Diligence Entrepreneurship Business Planning Project Management Private Equity International Business Environmental Awareness Sustainable Development Climate Change Clean Technology Strategic Partnerships Solar Investment Advisory Specialized Renewable Energy Advisory Program Management Project Management And Development Environmental Emerging Markets Energy Policy Energy Conservation Energy Management Sustainable Business Sustainability Consulting Solar Power Waste To Energy Corporate Development Financial Modeling Green Technology Smart Grid Solar Thermal Structured Finance Carbon Markets Energy Audits Carbon

Diego Belmonte Education Details

  • Uc Santa Barbara
    Uc Santa Barbara
    Environmental Engineering
  • Dunn School
    Dunn School
    General

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