Our Team

+15 years of experience as an entrepreneur and investor in the financial system. Facilitated over US$100 million in foreign investments in Colombia and Latin America.  More than 9 years of experience as an angel investor and VC fund manager (Fund Nazca Investment – EWA Capital), Evaluated +800 opportunities in the past years. Strong belief in entrepreneurship as an engine for economic development and closing inequality gaps.

Served as President of the board of Colcapital (Colombian PE and VC Association), representing VC funds. Ambassador of WeInvest for Colombia and member of WIC. Graduated with honors in Business Studies from City University and holds an MBA from Instituto Empresa Madrid.

+7 years of experience in finance and social impact, raising and managing venture capital. Co-founder of Asiri and Principal of Inversiones Brembo. Executive board member of TValley and SunColombia, and advisory board member of TSLC (Singapore), Mamazen (Italy), and Zhana Solutions (Colombia). Founding member and Chair of UNICEF’s NextGen Global Principals.

Melissa received a BA from George Washington University with additional studies at the University of Oxford and Harvard University.

+10 years as investor. He has dedicated his professional career to develop and scale technological business models. He has worked with leading corporations in Colombia and Latin America such as Comdata Group, Digitex Group and Carvajal Group. He has also been an entrepreneur, angel investor, and has run successful acceleration programs. Victor contributed to the development of Colombia’s policies for the fourth industrial revolution, IoT, AI and Blockchain as former Economic Matters and Digital transformation National Counselor. In 2020, he was chosen by Apolitical as one of the 50 most influential global leaders in the world Who revolutionize governance on Digital Transformation issues.

+18 years of experience as an active investor. Carlos worked for a leading private equity firm in Spain for more than 10 years and led the expansion in the Andean Region. He co-founded and led as CFO Polymath Ventures, a venture studio focused on building companies. In addition, he has been an active angel investor, investing in both startups and venture capital funds in Latam and Spain. Carlos also had business experience co-founding two companies in the renewable energy and nanotechnology space. He also cofounded Blum, a social business creator focused on philanthropic start-ups for women.

+11 years  in business development and ecosystem development. Jaime is unite passions for investing, driving impactful change, and collaborating with high-potential entrepreneurs. My over ten years in the entrepreneurial ecosystem include roles as an investor, entrepreneur, and influential contributor to high-impact programs. Specializing in investment structuring, portfolio management, and impact investing, I’ve developed a strong track record in sectors like fintech, foodtech, and renewable energy, among others.

+6 years of expertise in strategic problem-solving and growth acceleration. Holds a Master’s in Finance, skilled in crafting and analyzing business models to drive profitability. Currently, Senior Investment Associate and Impact Leader at EWA Capital, contributing to portfolio management. Previously, Financial Controlling Analyst at a commodity trading firm and started career at a consulting firm helping startups. Graduated summa cum laude in International Business Management and Supply Chain and Logistics, with a Master’s degree in Finance, advocating for sustainable development.

+20 years of experience in leadership roles within administrative areas across various industries. Focus on constructing accurate and timely financial reports and analyzing critical information for strategic decision-making. Skilled in coordinating teams to effectively gather, analyze, and present financial data. Proficient in implementing processes that enhance efficiency and transparency in administrative and financial management, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Adaptable to dynamic environments, developing innovative solutions to optimize financial performance. Passionate about continuous improvement and dedicated to longterm organizational success.

Gustavo is an experienced investor and advisor in the field of tech startups. He joined Globant in 2005, when it was still a startup about to receive its first venture capital investment, as Finance and Treasury Manager, optimizing the company’s scalability. Following Globant’s initial public offering (IPO) in 2014, Gustavo supported the mergers and acquisitions team.

In 2018, he co-created and led Globant Ventures, Globant’s Corporate Venture Capital arm, dedicated to investing in innovative startups. Additionally, Gustavo is a founding partner and Vice President of Urucap, the private equity association in Uruguay.

Gustavo also serves as a professor of MBA and Digital Business at the Universidad de San Andrés. He holds a degree in Public Accounting from the University of Buenos Aires and currently advises entrepreneurs and funds on venture capital investments.

+15 years of experience in Private Equity, contributing to raise, invest and manage funds +US$750mm in Colombia and Latin America. +7 years leading company turnarounds as C level executive or consultant. Oriented towards implementing value creation strategies in mid-size companies in different sectors.
Member of the board of directors and executive boards of companies in diverse sectors including Private Equity and Venture Capital associations, banking & financial services, BPO, manufacturing, entertainment, and real state.
Alejandro holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Los Andes, Colombia, an MBA degree from HEC Montreal, Canada, and additional executive studies at Harvard Business School.

Partner and Advocate for Capital Access and Gender Equity

Elizabeth has over 9 years of experience in investments and capital raising for startups across Latin America.

She was previously a Partner at AVP Ventures, a venture capital firm where she built a portfolio of 17 companies and achieved two exits. She also served as Vice Chair of the Board at the Peruvian Seed and Entrepreneurial Capital Association (PECAP).

For the past five years, she has led the WeXchange Women STEMpreneurs Competition as Project Manager—a regional platform that spotlights women founders in science, technology, and innovation. Additionally, she serves as WeInvest’s Ambassador in Peru, promoting greater female participation in the investment ecosystem.

Banking and Finance, a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration, and a Specialization in Finance and Capital Markets. He brings over seven years of progressive experience in the financial sector, having served in roles such as Senior Product and Segment Professional, Financial Management Specialist, and Financial Coordinator.

Throughout his career, José Luis has developed and implemented robust financial models, prepared and managed budgets, and overseen budgetary and expense controls to optimize resource allocation. He has a strong track record in monitoring cash flows, conducting comprehensive profitability analyses for products, projects, and business lines, and delivering high-impact financial insights to senior management and boards of directors.