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Maria Gutierrez Penaloza

Managing Partner at Nido Ventures

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Maria Gutierrez Penaloza is a Co-Founding Partner at Nido Ventures, specializing in investing in various sectors including Developer Tools, E-commerce, and FinTech. She holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University, and has been recognized as a Forbes 30u30 honoree. Maria's career highlights include co-founding Nido Ventures and Nido Angels, as well as her previous roles at Apple and Tesla as a Global Supply Manager, showcasing her expertise in business development and investment in diverse sectors.

Work Experience 

  • Co-Founder and Managing Partner

    2022 - Current

    Nido Ventures invests in B2B technology companies transforming foundational industries in the US/Mexico corridor.

Nido Ventures is a tech focused VC Fund that invests in Pre Seed and Seed companies.

  • Co-Founder

    2021

  • Member

    2022

    Members of MoVi participate in a diverse network of professionals and innovators across a spectrum of disciplines to collectively learn, solve problems, and motivate each other to deepen our understanding of the world.

  • Chief Of Staff (Pre-MBA)

    2021 - 2021

Backbone Systems is an information technology & services firm.

  • Global Supply Manager - Semiconductors

    2019 - 2021

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.

Raised $1,170,230,000.00 from KB Securities, Berkshire Hathaway and Microsoft.

  • Global Supply Manager - Logistics

    2019 - 2019

  • Global Supply Analyst - Indirect Procurement

    2017 - 2019

Tesla Motors is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.

Raised $19,374,213,101.00 from European Union, PennDOT, Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

  • Investment Banking Summer Analyst

    2016 - 2016

Credit Suisse Group is a financial services company that advises clients in all aspects of finance.

  • Business Development and Product Management Intern

    2015 - 2015

  • Genetics Research Assistant

    2014 - 2015

    Investigated the role of enzymes in RNA replication

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