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Daphne Salinas

Chief Financial Officer at Laudex

Mexico City

Overview

Work Experience

  • Chief Financial Officer

    2022 - Current

    Leading fintech in the education space, supporting +20,000 students to achieve their potential.

  • Investment Director, Latin America

    2018 - 2021

    Investment firm working with a group of family offices globally to invest in companies and funds with future-positive solutions: Healthcare & life sciences, education-tech & employability, the future of food, recycling & circular economy innovations, sustainable fashion, mobility, renewable energy, fintech- financial inclusion, etc. Working on Latin America, North America, Africa, Asia and Europe.

  • Investment Manager LatAm Associate | Entrepreneur in Residence Global Programs

    2016 - 2018

    Most active early-stage startup fund for technology-based companies (in # of global deals), headquartered in Silicon Valley

  • Investment Manager

    2015 - 2016

    Early stage investor in innovation-based and impact-focused startups operating in India.

  • Investment Manager

    2015 - 2016

    India’s oldest and foremost early stage investor and incubator in innovation-based social enterprises.

  • Deal Flow Manager | Senior Investment Analyst

    2012 - 2015

    First growth stage venture capital fund for social and environmental businesses in Mexico. Board observer: NatGas, Biorganimex Portfolio Management: NatGas, Biorganimex, SalaUno, Finae, Provive

  • Acceleration Programs Manager

    2011 - 2015

    First accelerator and platform that boosts green and social businesses in Mexico.

  • Analyst | Project Coordinator

    2009 - 2011

    Think tank and center for competitive businesses and public policy in Tecnologico de Monterrey University Tec - ITESM.

  • Co- founder | Project Leader | Certified Instructor

    2006 - 2009

    Organizational development and leadership training for businesses, government and civil society

  • Trilingual Translator | General Assistant

    2009 - 2009

    Organization who promotes the economic development of France and Europe through businesses

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