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Berkeley, Ca, Us

- Spearheaded strategic initiatives to integrate AI technology from Intrepid Vision into the U.S. market, focusing on enhancing product offerings for key clients like CVS.- Led cross-functional teams and served as a liaison between technical teams in Peru and business teams in the U.S., ensuring seamless project execution.- Identified new revenue opportunities, projected to increase annual sales from $100K to over $1M within six months.- Managed high-stakes contract negotiations, including a potential multi-million dollar deal, while expanding AI technology applications across multiple industries.

Weekly meetings with company executives to asses performance of portfolio and analyze new investments.

Lima, Peru

• Founded startup fund in Peru and raised funding from investors to bring company to launch • Headed search for additional angel investors, doubling number of Limited Partners and leading investor relations by maintaining ongoing communications with stakeholders on investment performance • Performed due diligence on 500+ companies in multiple industries investing in 27 startups (5%), investing $1M+ in partnership with private and public funds from Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, and Peru • Managed startup portfolio valued at +$150M by advising startup executives and prospective clients, partners, and investors, increasing portfolio value by 400% and producing three exits in three years

Virginia, United States

Recently joined ChowCall, an innovative logistics company specializing in serving US Military Bases with advanced mapping technology for efficient delivery of packages, electronics, groceries, and food. In my role, I am spearheading the pre-Series A fundraising strategy, a pivotal step towards accelerating our growth and enhancing our service capabilities.Key Responsibilities:- Fundraising Strategy Development: Orchestrating the creation and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy, positioning ChowCall for its next phase of growth.- Investor Relations: Leading engagement with potential investors, from initial contact to final negotiations, ensuring a clear and compelling representation of ChowCall's value proposition.- Pitch Refinement: Revamped the company pitch, focusing on our unique technology and service model, tailored to meet the specific needs of military base logistics.- Documentation and Compliance: Managing the preparation and organization of all necessary documentation for investor review, ensuring compliance and transparency in all fundraising activities.With over 1.5 million successful deliveries, ChowCall stands at the forefront of logistical innovation. My role is integral in securing the resources needed to expand our reach and continue delivering unparalleled service to the military community.

San Francisco Bay Area

At Zenomoto, I played a strategic role in the pre-operational phase of this innovative climate tech company, focusing on mobility solutions in emerging markets. My contributions included:Supply Chain Strategy Development: Orchestrated the foundational supply chain strategy for international expansion, involving comprehensive market analysis and entry planning in South Asia, Africa, and Latin America.Financial Modeling: Created a robust financial calculator for the supply chain, designed to guide strategic decisions from manufacturing to sales point in different markets.Customer Journey Framework: Developed a Customer Journey Map for the recurring segment of our business model, incorporating extensive research and iterative design to set the stage for future customer engagement and satisfaction.My tenure at Zenomoto was marked by laying the groundwork for the company's future expansion and operational success in key global markets.

Berkeley, California, United States

Application of design thinking in solving ambiguous problems for Haas clients.

Mexico City, Mexico And Buenos Aires, Argentina

• Crafted market expansion strategy for Argentinian stakeholders, resulting in a 1.25x increase in package deliveries in Argentina.• Developed a Go-To-Market Strategy, adapting the Peruvian experience to local needs. • Pioneered new recruitment roadmap by transitioning to coalition-based recruitment, achieving 25% of yearly recruiting target in the first two weeks.• Doubled sales in 10 months by launching two additional Latin American subsidiaries, expanding the geographic footprint.

Lima, Peru

• Established go-to-market strategy, supervised product development, and maintained relationships with 50 clients, building the initial customer base.• Led and developed a team of five, overseeing product development and A/B testing, delivering a prototype in two months and a fully usable product in four months.• Built and managed operations, finance, and sales departments to support rapid growth as the first employee, growing company from two to 100 employees in three years.

Peru

• Define and executed engagement strategy to attract new clients by pitching disruptive strategies to small businesses operating under traditional models, resulting in 60% increase in startups applying to incubator• Defined business models and financial forecasts for 30 early-stage startups leading to additional investment rounds for 33% of companies upon exiting business accelerator

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: President, Latin America and Hispanic Business Association. Led and organized international and local treks.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Member of the Dean's List for outstanding success in Entrepreneurship in 2011. Advisor for Social Entrepreneurs.

International Trade Certificate, International Business/Trade/Commerce

Certificate in global commerce and trade. I pursuit this certificate in order to better understand how trade worked in a global business.