Maria Salamanca
President at LatinxVC
Palo Alto, California
Overview
Work Experience
Partner
2022 - Current
Ulu Ventures primarily operates as a seed-stage venture fund.
Board Member
2022
District 2
W.W. Friedline is a truck parts and industrial supplies company.
Founder & President
2019
Member Board of Directors
2022
Swing Left is dedicated to promoting the election of democrats in order to preserve their democracy.
Partner
2015 - 2022
Unshackled Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund for immigrant-founded startups.
Senior Advisor, Operations and Strategy
2017 - 2018
- previous COO - led the set up Swing Left's legal and financial structures - led the proposal and set up of Swing Left's District funds Press: - https://lizforvicechair.com/new-frontier-panel/
Chief Operating Officer
2017 - 2017
Swing Left is dedicated to promoting the election of democrats in order to preserve their democracy.
Founder @ College Access and Success Initiative
2015 - 2018
Designed and launched a program aiming to foster a community of minority and/or first-generation students attending top schools to help them navigate the most common challenges for this population. Students have access to various resources, mentors, and workshops on areas of concern. The program started with about 20 students and is now 200+. OCPS is among the 10 largest districts in the U.S and we hope to make a model for other districts around the country.
W.W. Friedline is a truck parts and industrial supplies company.
Executive Associate
2014 - 2015
Worked with president and chief of staff to develop fundraising strategy and execution from high dollar network. FWD.us was founded by leaders in the technology community such as Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates. FWD.us’ mission is to mobilize the tech community to support policies that keep the American Dream achievable in the 21st century.
Cofounder
2014 - 2015
National Programs Data Analyst
2013 - 2013
• Working with the Director of Curriculum and Training and the Associate of National Programs • Survey data analysis and data management using Excel, KeySurvey, and SalesForce • Data analytics for over 10 simultaneous national sites • Helped plan EP’s signature event for the Analyst Fellowship (National Convening) • Survey data analysis and data management using Excel, KeySurvey, and SalesForce
Education Pioneers is a company that provides educational framework and assistance as well as technology.
Raised $300,000.00 from The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation.