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    Diego Salas

    Diego Salas

    I am an operator (leading finance at Yummy, Inc.), investor (leading Epakon Capital), and trusted advisor for early-stage startups.

    CEO Massachusetts Northeastern Universi...
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    Experience
    Epakon Capital
    Epakon Capital
    Founder, Managing Partner 2020 - Present (over 6 years)
    Epakon Capital is a high growth, early-stage (pre-seed to seed) venture capital fund investing in industry-changing businesses across emerging markets. We have two objectives:... more 1. maximize returns for our investors and; 2. create positive social impact. Learn more at www.epakon.com.
    Yummy
    Yummy
    Founder, Head of Strategic Finance 2020 - Present (over 6 years)
    Yummy provides best-in-class last-mile logistics, quick commerce, and ride-sharing services while making transactions convenient for users, drivers and merchants across Latin... more America.
    Yummy
    Yummy
    Board Member 2020 - Present (over 6 years)
    IBM
    IBM
    Senior Cognitive Reengineer 2017 - 2020 (about 3 years)
    IBM Global Business Services is a team of business, strategy and technology experts who help clients envision their future as cognitive enterprises. IBM empowers clients to... more digitally reinvent their business and grab the edge in the cognitive era.
    Scotiabank
    Scotiabank
    Latin American Capital Markets Analyst 2016 - 2017 (about 1 year)
    Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets provides corporate and investment banking and capital markets services to corporate, institutional and government clients globally.
    Founder
    Yummy, Epakon Capital
    Employee
    Scotiabank, IBM
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    Incubator
     
    Advisor
     
    Attorney
     
    Board Member
    Yummy
    Mentor
     
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    About
    Achievements

    My expertise is at the intersection of technology, finance and countries in Latin America. I am an operator (leading finance at Yummy, Inc.), investor (leading Epakon Capital), and trusted advisor for early stage startups. I have successfully helped founding teams scale their businesses and position them for acquisition or further institutional investment.

    Recognitions for leadership and community engagement include the Harvard RISE Fellowship, the MLT fellowship, the Huntington 100, and the Latino Civic Engagement award.

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Innovation & Growth Fundraising International Expansion
    Locations
    Miami Boston Mexico New York City
     
    Q&A
    What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

    Creativity, Inc. - insightful lessons on how to build an innovative company.

    What words of wisdom do you live by?

    Timing isn't the main thing, it's the only thing.

    What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

    e-mail: [email protected]

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