Speakers | Openfinance2020

Learn more about the best speakers from our previous edition in 2019

Andrea Kates

CO-founder Futureproofing

Andrea is a global corporate transformation specialist, tech startup CEO and advisor. She has worked on more than 200 initiatives designed to leaders to commercialize emerging trends and technologies.

Miguel Angel Diaz Diaz

General Director of Payment Systems and Market Infrastructures Bank of Mexico

He is an economist trained at the University of Chicago and ITAM, he has developed his career in the Bank of Mexico.

Greg Chew

CEO & Founder

QPQ Limited

Greg Chew is an Finance & FinTech veteran a 21st Century financial network enabling automation and digitalisation for any organisation. He has extensive commercial experience trade and production finance.

Hugo Nájera

Head of Business Development BBVA

Currently he is in charge of the Strategy and New Digital Business, Banking Products and Payments, Insurance Company, Asset Management, Models, Intelligence and Big Data, Marketing and Design, Customer Relationship Management.

Huw Davies

Ecosystem Development Director Openbanking

Huw has held senior leadership, managing multi billion dollar revenue lines at a number of banks and organisations, such as HSBC, Master Card ) and Barclays.

Salomon Sacal

President of the Mexican Entrepreneurs Association

He is Collaborator in several high impact initiatives including televised debates and scientific broadcasting programs, international idea forums and the organization of cultural events for the Mexican embassy in Israel.

Jori Armbruster

Blockchain Advocate

Blockchain believer, Multi-award winner EthicHub, who aims to disrupt the current financial lending system by creating a fair global system. I have run a coffee farm in Mexico and also was CEO of an over 880 employees company with prior experience in operations, HR, and M;A to name a few.

Laura Vidal

Head of Customer Operations

10 years of experience in service operations, sales and administration of new projects and processes. Since 2016 he works as Director of Operations and Customer Service at albo, she is responsible for all the operations of the company including design of strategies, operating.

Baltazar Rodriguez

Blockchain Engagement Leader and Technology Evangelist IBM

Throughout his career, he has helped transform organizations through the use of technology. He believes that transformation should always be business driven, thus he studies and understand the business strategy.

Alfredo A. Reyes

Managing Partner at Lex Inf and Member of the GLEIF Board of Directors

Doctor of Law, mention Cum Laude, from the Pan American University and specialty in contracts and damages in the University of Salamanca He has been Legal Controller of Banco del Atlántico, Member of the NIC Advisory Committee
MEXICO.

Alejandro Guízar

CEO en Billpocket

Storyteller in Chief. Passionate about technology and inclusion financial Competitive even more not able. The result of a mix between an engineer Industrial geek lover of gadgets, finances and adrenaline. Restless and always in search for new projects.

Pamela Soto

Lawyer of fintech ecosistem

Passionate about technology and innovation. I have experience working with IT companies, fintech companies and startups. Law is a tool to prevent disputes between members of the society that why I make my work with effort and dedication.

Martín Urrutia

Director at Auronix

Martín is Director at Auronix, a leading company in enabling communication between companies and people via digital channels (i.e. WhatsApp, SMS, RCS, Apple Business Chat) using proprietary platforms, chatbots and artificial intelligence.

Bernice gaytan

Marketing Director at Grupo Mexicano de Consultoría

Mexican Consulting Group Ambassador of the Banco de Tapitas Foundation. Ambassador of Bedoyecta (program to improve health and quality of life through sport). GPSGAY event co-organizer in Mexico

Javier Rodríguez

Lawyer At Uría Menéndez

Professional experience: day-to-day advice to clients on commercial, corporate and contractual matters, board of directors’ secretarial services, M&A, due diligence analyses and reports, acquisition and financing of energy projects.

Eduardo Flores

Partner en Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.

Specialist in capital markets and banking law He has advised issuers, administrators and placement in capital, Fibers, CKDs, unsecured debt, secured debt and subordinated debt.

Pablo Viguera

Co-Founder at Belvo

New Venture Development Fields: Entrepreneurship; Startups; New Venture Development/Growth; VC/Early-Stage Funding; Private Equity; M&A Sectors: Fintech; Mobile; Consumer Internet; Social Networks; Ecommerce; Digital Media.

David Merino

President of the Academy Mexican Technological Law.

Ambassador of the 1 Million Starup program by United Nations Development Organization for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean; Group member of UNUDC and SFP Anti-Corruption.

Pablo Ize

Co-founder and, Head of Go to Market and Growth KiWi - BOP

He developed his career as a Business Consultant at McKinsey and company and then work on others corporate like Unilever and Axa Seguros, to subsequently found WOWLab.

Jorge Bobadilla

Managing Director

Digital Strategies

Publicist with a focus on systems engineering. Since 1998 he has served as director of technology, communication and research projects in different public and private companies.

Juan Carlos Castro

Co-Founder at Briq.mx

founder at Briq.mx, Mexico´s first real estate crowdfunding platform has over 7 years of experience in real estate investments.

Manuel Alberto Victoria

Chief Investment Officer, INFONAVIT

Entrepreneur in Mexico City, coordinate the investments in securities of the Fund to Support the Housing Needs of Workers (INFONAVIT).

Daniel Autrique

Co-Founder at Klar

Mexican entrepreneur with more than 6 years of experience in business. He has worked in investment banking at Evercore new challenge has been to develop and launch Klar.

Rishi Chattopadhayay

WealthTech, community Partner FinTech Connector

Partner FinTech His mission is develop the world of finance, Innovation as a service and Facilitate digital business transformation.

Ricardo Suarez

Co-founder & CEO at Mibo

Is co-founder and CEO of weex wallet, the largest independent digital bank in Mexico. Before starting weex, Ricardo founded weex mobile, a mobile virtual network operator for millennials in Mexico.

Andrés Nieto

Partner at Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.

Has a significant role in the Corporate and M&A practices and is member of the firm’s Management Committee. Andrés has more than 17 years of professional experience in Mexico, New York and Latin America advising large multinationals.

Raphael Kappeler

Entrepreneur in Mexico City, building bridges between Latam and Europe

Entrepreneur in Mexico City he launched in Los Angels, Mexico, an Israeli angel investment platform for Mexican startups. In 2017 he started a loyalty technology platform for businesses to connect to their customers via a free, intuitive loyalty app.

Jan Heinvirta

Angel Employee & Head of LATAM at Sonect

Employee & Head of LATAM at Sonect Sonect had found a lot of demand for its solution. Sonect achieved to close its first key partners in the region and attract a prominent Mexican investor, which led to the decision to officially start the Mexican operations.

Paulina Prieto

VP Secured Lending at Scotiabank

Paulina is an accomplished Mortgage Portfolio Management & Product Development
Director at Scotiabank Mexico, with more than 10 years’ experience in the banking sector, who
consistently ensures the long-term viability of a US$5.2 billion portfolio.

Nacho Flores

CEO & Founder FIDO

I protect people´s money using a Digital Escrow so they can have peace of mind when they buy, sell or intermediate a Peer to Peer transaction, expert in Digital Escrow for Peer to Peer Transactions, Traceable transactions, Disruptive Business Model, Blockchain Startup

Sergio Rojas

Country Manager La Haus

Experienced Associate with a demonstrated history of working in the investment banking industry. Skilled in Comparable Analysis, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, Corporate Finance, and Marketing Strategy.

Sergio Vallejos Ortiz

Director at Noox

He is currently president of Noox and heads the board of directors of the following Business: - Pixka (Investment Fund) - Mypsa distributor (Noox) - Mypsa Group (construction services) - Ecova Green (sustainable energy)

Carlos Mendoza Valencia

Founding Partner at Discovery Americas

He is a Partner and General Director of the Discovery Americas. Mr. Mendoza has been one of the founders of the Volaris airline, where he served as Project co-leader together with Enrique Beltranena.

Diego Serebrisky

Managing Partner and co-founder at Dalus Capital

Experienced and recognized investor in Latin America. Currently, Managing Partner of Dalus Capital, a venture and early growth stage fund based in Mexico, as well as Managing Director at Alta Ventures Mexico.

Eduardo Clave

Managing Director and co-founder of DILA

With more than 18 years of experience in international management and financial institutions, Eduardo has managed to develop a portfolio of startups all around Latin America and Mexico.

Federico Antoni

Partner at ALLVP - Antoni & Lelo de Larrea Venture

Investor at ALLVP, a leading Venture Capital fund in Mexico City, lecturer at the Stanford GSB, marketer & amateur writer. Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Jose Miguel Cortes Guemes

Head of Venture Capital, Mezzanine, and Impact Investing en Fondo de Fondos

He joined the Fund of Funds in October 2013 leading to Make multiple investments in entrepreneurial capital funds and newly created companies.

Gerardo Herrera Velasco

VC Fund Manager, SME consultant, Real Estate Finance Manager

Passionate leader continuously developing skills with innovative and straight forward
approach.

Ana Lizz Pardo Tarabay

Co-Founder Keyboo

More than 12 years of experience in Online Marketing, Specialized in the development of omnichannel strategies to generate premium experiences to the consumer and increase sales in physical stores and in e-commerce.

Patricio Olávarri Ruiz

Commercial Director at Sea Shell Technologies.

He graduated from Tec. de Monterrey with a degree in Business Creation and Development. he is a Commercial Director at Sea Shell Technologies. Dedicated to providing solutions to the industry.

Sergio Loredo

Founder & CEO AlquimiaDigital.mx

Entrepreneurial Technologist and Semiologist focused on 3 areas; Financial, Digital Marketing, and ICT. Experience in financial and insurance sectors. Rapid growth trend and in full Development as a Modern Executive.

Enrico Robles Del Rio

CFO & Intelligence Director of Endeavor Mexico

He joined the Fund of Funds in October 2013 leading to Make multiple investments in entrepreneurial capital funds and newly created companies.

Igor P. Rivera

Director Executive MBA en EGADE Business School

His expertise has led him to collaborate with businesses such as Growmark Inc., Malta Texo de México and Unilever Mexico amongst others. He has also consulted for entities including SHF, Cofemer, Cofetel, and Asigna.

Amanda Sotto

Co-founder & CLO in Play Business

He has experience in consulting for domestic and foreign clients, including private equity funds, in relation to investments and divestments in portfolio companies dedicated to different sectors of the industry.

Daniel Suero Alonso

CEO & Co-Founder Iban

After his experience as Financial Advisor in Mediolanum Banking Group Daniel has more than a decade of experience in the financial markets, It has 3 successful investment startups.

Gustavo Martinez Gameros

CEO at Snowball.MX

He has developed and invested in companies of different areas such as technology, finance, health, co-working and entertainment, hence the Explanation of his premature baldness. Gustavo is the President of Grupo Santa FE and CEO of Snowball.mx

Miguel Angel Mejia Rios

General Director at (AFICO)

Association management specialist in its operational, commercial and administrative areas Promotion and development of the Fin Tech sector Insurance Loans Lease Factoring Savings Banks and Funds Fin Tech - Crowdfunding

Sebastián Ugalde

CoFounder-CEO GRC Training2Grow

With more than 20 years of experience in the National and International Financial System, leading Risk areas and participating in the creation, transformation and success of companies in the financial and banking sector.

Amanda Jacobson

VP Partnerships & Biz Dev at Oyster Financial

Amanda is dedicated to ensuring that entrepreneurs have the tools they need to thrive and make an impact. Currently is the VP of Partnerships and Business Development at Oyster.

Erick Lopez Sanchez

General Manager at VeriFone

He currently serves as CEO of Verifone Mexico, with more than 25 years of experience in the Payment Media sector, entered Verifone In 1999 and previously worked directing the Acquisition Business area at Banco Santander Mexican.

Gerardo Bonilla Vaca

President at Cacao Paycard

Experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Electronic Payments, Banking, and E-commerce.

Jacobo Miralles Ortiz

Country Manager Mexico at Bnext

He is building a digital platform where users can deposit their money, allowing them to withdraw it from an ATM and operate with it, giving them access to a marketplace of financial products offered by top-notch fintechs and other financial institutions.

Jorge A. Ortiz

CEO Chalan Executive Officer at Tan Tan

Specialties: Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Member Professor: Private Equity, Hedge Funds & Corporate Finance at ITESM He Design and Management of Investments Portfolios as well as representation of Ultra High Net Worth clients

Pablo Cuaron

Director New Payment Flows at Mastercard

He is Director of New Payment Flows at Mastercard, responsible for identifying, structure and develop new business opportunities with a focus on Fintech, urban mobility and financial inclusion.

Adolfo Zavala

Founder at Expansive

Highly motivated executive experienced on negotiations, asset management, strategic planning and business development. Analytical and results driven manager with proven track record reaching specific goals within the organizational objectives.

Adrian Aguilera

Co-Founder at Vertex Private Equity Investors

Industrial Engineer from the IBERO; has a Master of Business (MBA) from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. He is currently a Member of the Vertex Board of Directors and also a Member of the Vertex Investment Committee.

Lorenzo Mosig

Associate at Nexxus

Experience of more than 7 years in structuring and investments of private capital and infrastructure. now part of the Nexxus Mezzanine Fund focused on structured financing For Mexican companies.

Previously Investment Analyst in Infrastructure

for BlackRock and Analyst in the Private Capital Fund of Banco Inbursa.

Gilberto Edgardo Velazquez

CEO en Pixka

Its objective is to occupy a managerial position in the administration of operations and IT, to evaluate the profitability of your projects, plan strategies and transform businesses. Skilled for problem solving and effective communication.

Hugo Blum

CEO at 100 Ladrillos

In 2013 it starts in the world of technology and finance (Fintech) and together with their partners they launch yotepresto.com the P2P lending platform with the highest growth and best portfolio quality in Mexico. Enthusiast of technology and disruptive models.

Hugo Stevens

Financial and Technology Entrepreneur in UK, Mexico

Financial and Technology Entrepreneur and investor with more than 20 years of experience as a startup founder, banking executive and consultant, created products with millions of users

Carlos Pérez

Country Manager at Fintonic

As a banking officer, he worked in Banesto (Santander group) as Director of CRM and in Andbank as COO and as deputy CEO of the Brazilian subsidiary. He recently joined Fintonic as Country Manager of the operation in Mexico.

Gerardo Marquez

Digital Bank Operations, Fintech & Payment Services Expert

Executive with extensive hands-on expertise in Banking, Payments, Remittances, Exchange and Services. Equipped with 15+ year experience in general management, operations, product & business development.

Jorge López Pérez

President of Millas para el Retiro

Speaker at media, congresses and financial events.

Specialties: Business, International Business, Pension Plans, Remote Individualization provider, Pension Fund Management

José Luis López Amador

CEO at Finerio

He worked for the financial sector on growth strategies in LATAM. He coordinated the M&A process of a leading professional services firm in 16 countries in LATAM. Coordinated consultants to provide the production in 10 industrial plants.

Victor Aguilar

Infosurance & Marketing and Invest HK in Mexico

Stretegic Intelligence Expert: Market Research & Competitive Intelligence Products & Services International Trade & Investment Especialidades: Market Research & Competitive Intelligence.

Bernardo Silva

CEO & Co-Founder en Smart Lending MX

Previously, Co-founder Bancompara (online mortgage comparison tool & broker), Stanford MBA, Manager at McKinsey & Company.

Carlos Lopez

Entrepreneur at moyoAI

Entrepreneur and director of operations with more than 19 years of experience working in six countries for international organizations, within the industries of consulting, auditing and finance.

Elizabeth Lloyd

Founder and CEO at OJO7

An accomplished Internet entrepreneur with over 15 years of international media and technology experience in consumer marketing. Public speaker, and industry association member.

Fernando Bustos

Manager Business Development en NA-AT Technologies

Sales Director at NA-AT Technologies, specialized in FAD digital autograph firm, Mexico's leading platform for multi biometric validation and signing of distance agreements.

Juan M. Zabal Cerdeira

Founder & CEO en InvoiceNet

Results driven C-Level professional with a wealth of experience in productivity when working in leading and managing businesses. Strong techno-commercial vision in a unique blend of business

Ricardo Miguel Chavero Moya

Founder at Net Worth Consulting

Ricardo is an active investor in Financial Markets, more than 8 years of personal investing experience in BMV (Mexican Stock Exchange), NYSE and NASDAQ.

Andrés Díaz Bedolla

Partner at the Global E-Commerce Talent Network Alibaba Group

Member of the High Level Group for the Design of Bilateral Cooperation Strategies Mexico - China in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Benjamin Dahl

Community Partner FinTech Connector | CIO at Centiglobe

Fan of networks. Whether it be decentralized / distributed, speaking of data ledgers or
the future of a biomimetic approach to mycology in how to build future networks.

Nora Toledano Cadena

Trainer and advisor for open water swimming events.

Commentator of London 2012 Olympic Games, for the television network SKY Currently: Open Water Coordinator at Grupo Martí Corporate and coach High Performance.

Allan Cassis

Founder & CEO at Lvna Capital

Founder and CEO of Lvna Capital, a focused institutional fund in digital assets and Chairman of the Association Council Mexico blockchain a non-profit association with the aim of Responsible use of technology in the country.

David Puell

Head of Research of Adaptive Capital.

Researcher, market analyst and Head of Research of Adaptive Capital. His work most prominent includes research in the field of on-chain analytics

Javier Martínez Morodo

GBM digital director

Javier is considered a reference for the FinTech sector. He has been invited to different international forums and was one of Grupo Expansión’s 30 promises for 2016.

Josu San Martin del Nozal

Founding Partner at Sixtant

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain expert. profesional with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry.

Santiago Velasco Nazaretti

COO at Exponent Capital

He has been an instructor of Blockchain in various universities, and advisor for companies and government.

David Koepsell

CEO and Co-Founder of EncrypGen

David is an entrepreneur, author, philosopher, lawyer and educator whose recent research on the nexus of science, technology, and policy.

Eusebio Sánchez

Cyber-Security at Citibanamex

International Specialist in Financial Crime and Cyber Crime with 13 years of experience. Four years as an active collaborator with the Financial Crime investigation forces in the United States.

Mario Ureña

Presidente at Secure Information Technologies

President of the consulting firm "Secure Information Technologies", and recognized Specialist in Risk Management, Business Continuity, Information Security and audit.

Oscar Montes

Country Manager @McAfee

Dedicated history of success developing IT and cybersecurity frameworks with high level execs, achieving operational efficiency and introducing cutting-edge business models.

Reynier Puig Suárez

IT Director at Banco Inmobiliario Mexicano

Expert in Technological Risks and Information Security, with 25 years of experience in the financial sector.

Alexander Theis

Founder at TINK

Referral SaaS to increase sales through Word of Mouth automation and measurement, Increasing sales for companies through Whatsapp and other IM services, Referral analytics for sales performance.

Daniela Calleja

Emprendedores y Fondos de Capital BIBA MX

He has 10 years of experience working in the field of private capital and entrepreneurship. Launched operations of the entrepreneurial capital fund, Mountain Nazca.

David Clifton

Partner director Moneo

Consultant, director with experience in valuation, analysis, strategy, design and communication.

20 years of experience in consulting and brand strategy, director of projects for clients in the international arena.

Guillermo Guemez

Transformation and Innovation at Banorte

During his career, he work in multiple technology domains, including software development, telecommunications, hardware, data centers and software integration.

Thiago Paiva

Product Manager at Oyster Financial

Fintech and innovation enthusias, having been actively in the ecosystem in Latin America since 2010. During this period

evaluated 2,600+ and invested in 60+ startups from 9 different countries.

Alejandro Ayestaran

Principal Solutions Engineer at MuleSoft/Salesforce

Seasoned Technology Leader with more than 25 years of experience, focused on delivery under pressure for large digital transformation efforts in diverse organizations.

Angel Lorente

FinTech Connector Founder

bringing emerging technology and intelligent automation to Financial Services, company and FinTech Connector for finance & business

organizations, and fintech entrepreneurs innovating financial services with cutting edge technology.

Chris Grant-Foster

Group CEO & Managing Director at WAIVPAY

Chief Executive Officer with experience on public and private boards who has a proven track record of delivery and underlying shareholder value.

Migrated current business from good ideas to a sustainable business.

Jorge Alegria

Former CEO of MexDer

Experienced Executive in the Financial Markets and Derivatives arena. Member of the Board Of Directors of several companies, with a demonstrated history of successful work and achievements in the financial services industry.

Kevin Sekniqi

Cofounder at AVA Labs

Kevin Sekniqi is cofounder and Chief Protocol Architect at AVA Labs. He's a world-expert in distributed systems and blockchain technologies and Researcher / Software Engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in NASA

Yuri Miroshnichenko

Head, Domestic Derivatives Structuring

Yuri spent the last 17 years in various roles in investment banking industry based in the US, Mexico, Russia and the UK, focusing on structured products, derivatives, risk management and financing solutions.

Fernando Padilla Ezeta

CEO at Pretmex

His appointment as ASOFOM NATIONAL PRESIDENT precedes his function as Deputy National President of the Association of Financial Societies of Multiple Object in Mexico, A.C.

José Manuel López Campos

Group CEO & Managing Director at WAIVPAY

He has worked as General Secretary of CONCANACO SERVYTUR also as Director INFONAVIT on behalf of CONCANACO SERVYTUR

Mario Hernández

CEO OpenFinance 2020

Leader in Digital Transformation strategies in Europe, USA and LATAM

Currently CEO of EOS CEO - Fintech group reference in: OpenBanking, RealTech, identity digital, remittances and means of payment, internationally.

Paola Malda Arozarena

Deputy Managing Director at Banco del Bienestar

fourteen years of professional experience in Financial Markets executing tactical plans that facilitate goal-achievement in Financial Inclusion.

Jonathan Nelson

CEO and Founder Hackers/Founders

Founder largest global network of tech founders 3k+ members across 180 cities and 60 countries,

SEC Advisory Committee Capital Formation for Small and Emerging Business, member Board of Wilson Center.

Gonzalo Alonso

CEO CuentasOK & Founder ClowderTank

In 2017 Gonzalo takes on the role of General Director of Cuen- tasOK, fintech born from the incubation of ClowderTank, with which has integrated the benefits of the tax.

Carlos M. Mendes

Vice President at RGP

Business executive with broad skills in driving digital & cloud transformation, change enablement, revenue growth, cost elimination and maximizing value from business, IT, FinTech investments.

Carlos Marmolejo

Executive Head of Innovation Banco Santander

It is part of a Financial Group that seeks and is achieving leadership in the digital innovation and financial inclusion. Especially, leading two initiatives as My Goals and Santander Tap.

Julio Zerecero

Digital Banking Director at Citibanamex

Passionate bilingual IT and Fintech lawyer, during his professional career he had the opportunity to collaborate with different prestigious companies such as Mercedes Benz, Aeroméxico and BBVA.

Miguel Felipe Valero Cañas

Executive Director at Banorte Financial Group