Experience

Ananda Ventures

• Mexico
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Partner

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Ananda is a hybrid Venture Capital and Micro Private Equity fund, investing in early-stage companyfounders throughout LATAM. Latin America, and especially Mexico, offers exceptional growth potentialfor innovative tech and retail startups. In response, fund combines venture capital and micro private Jeronimo De Miguel - page 1 equity to create a balanced risk-return portfolio. It focuses on early stage startups and establishedMSMEs that allow it to take advantage of high-growth potential… Show more Ananda is a hybrid Venture Capital and Micro Private Equity fund, investing in early-stage companyfounders throughout LATAM. Latin America, and especially Mexico, offers exceptional growth potentialfor innovative tech and retail startups. In response, fund combines venture capital and micro private Jeronimo De Miguel - page 1 equity to create a balanced risk-return portfolio. It focuses on early stage startups and establishedMSMEs that allow it to take advantage of high-growth potential opportunities and steady returns. Show less Ananda is a hybrid Venture Capital and Micro Private Equity fund, investing in early-stage companyfounders throughout LATAM. Latin America, and especially Mexico, offers exceptional growth potentialfor innovative tech and retail startups. In response, fund combines venture capital and micro private Jeronimo De Miguel - page 1 equity to create a balanced risk-return portfolio. It focuses on early stage startups and establishedMSMEs that allow it to take advantage of high-growth potential… Show more Ananda is a hybrid Venture Capital and Micro Private Equity fund, investing in early-stage companyfounders throughout LATAM. Latin America, and especially Mexico, offers exceptional growth potentialfor innovative tech and retail startups. In response, fund combines venture capital and micro private Jeronimo De Miguel - page 1 equity to create a balanced risk-return portfolio. It focuses on early stage startups and establishedMSMEs that allow it to take advantage of high-growth potential opportunities and steady returns. Show less



ReFrame Logic

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services

• Leadership Coach

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Organizations and individuals are often limited by their own understanding of what is possible. ReFrameLogic specializes in unconventional thinking, helping individuals and organizations establish a NorthStar and differentiated point of view in order to cross boundaries and connect seemingly disconnected ideas. Why? So we can reframe with clarity and enthusiasm a new and expanded perspective on future transformation and growth. Organizations and individuals are often limited by their own understanding of what is possible. ReFrameLogic specializes in unconventional thinking, helping individuals and organizations establish a NorthStar and differentiated point of view in order to cross boundaries and connect seemingly disconnected ideas. Why? So we can reframe with clarity and enthusiasm a new and expanded perspective on future transformation and growth.



THNK School of Leadership

• Netherlands
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Faculty & Facilitator

  • May 2022 - Present

  Dubbed by Forbes as the “leadership approach to disrupt thinking, then business” and by Stanford as the “future of higher education,” THNK School of Creative Leadership is the antithesis to conventional professional programs. We’re a purpose-driven social enterprise, creating experiential and transformative leadership programs to develop creative leaders capable of delivering innovative solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. Dubbed by Forbes as the “leadership approach to disrupt thinking, then business” and by Stanford as the “future of higher education,” THNK School of Creative Leadership is the antithesis to conventional professional programs. We’re a purpose-driven social enterprise, creating experiential and transformative leadership programs to develop creative leaders capable of delivering innovative solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.



HAAB Project

• Mexico
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner & CMO

  • Jan 2023 - Sep 2023

  HAAB is the go-to innovation hub for expat and local entrepreneurs in Mexico City, representing the unique integration of WORK, PLAY and GROWTH that most innovators are looking for. With its first location at full-capacity in Condesa, heart of the renaissance in Mexico, HAAB is home to over 400+ active members. HAAB believes above all in the power of community - a platform dedicated to fostering an environment of collaboration and learning where members build and can thrive together. HAAB is the go-to innovation hub for expat and local entrepreneurs in Mexico City, representing the unique integration of WORK, PLAY and GROWTH that most innovators are looking for. With its first location at full-capacity in Condesa, heart of the renaissance in Mexico, HAAB is home to over 400+ active members. HAAB believes above all in the power of community - a platform dedicated to fostering an environment of collaboration and learning where members build and can thrive together.



Zeno Dose

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Co-Founder & CMO

  • Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

  Zeno is the first true micro-dose adatogenic product on the California market, balanced with nootropics to offer precision benefits for overall well-being. A single Zeno tablet offers consistent, mood-boosting, anxiety reducing results without the side effects of higher dose products. Zeno is the first true micro-dose adatogenic product on the California market, balanced with nootropics to offer precision benefits for overall well-being. A single Zeno tablet offers consistent, mood-boosting, anxiety reducing results without the side effects of higher dose products.



Gusto 54 Restaurant Group

• Canada
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2022

  Gusto Green is an adaptogen-powered culinary and lifestyle brand delivering life-enhancing transporting experiences - your way. Our operating pillars include an immersive full-service restaurant experience in downtown LA, a series of super food products available throughout California and an extended community of partners and advocates working to redefine the future of the industry. Gusto Green is an adaptogen-powered culinary and lifestyle brand delivering life-enhancing transporting experiences - your way. Our operating pillars include an immersive full-service restaurant experience in downtown LA, a series of super food products available throughout California and an extended community of partners and advocates working to redefine the future of the industry.



Sunday+Night Inc.

• Canada
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner & Chief Strategist

  • Aug 2019 - May 2022

  S&N works to unleash the genius within individuals and organizations to provoke change - solving problems through co-creation. Using the best of art, science and philosophy, S&N designs products and experiences that accelerate personal growth and business results. S&N works to unleash the genius within individuals and organizations to provoke change - solving problems through co-creation. Using the best of art, science and philosophy, S&N designs products and experiences that accelerate personal growth and business results.



The Open Collective

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Co-Founder

  • May 2018 - Mar 2022

  TOC's vision is for an enterprise dedicated to the realization of human potential, community development, and sustainable wellness practices. Programs embrace partnerships and collaborationin delivering a multiplicity of classes, courses, seminars, and retreats anchored in yoga, pilates,running, cycling, surfing, stand-up paddle, meditation, cross-training, somatic movement, and relational counselling. TOC's vision is for an enterprise dedicated to the realization of human potential, community development, and sustainable wellness practices. Programs embrace partnerships and collaborationin delivering a multiplicity of classes, courses, seminars, and retreats anchored in yoga, pilates,running, cycling, surfing, stand-up paddle, meditation, cross-training, somatic movement, and relational counselling.



University of Toronto

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Course Architect and Instructor

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2021

  Good brand management drives business growth and company value. As part of the faculty, I designed and delivered a course to help students understand everything about brand management -- from strategy and planning to execution and measurement. Students learned the basic concepts and functions from real-world examples and case studies that apply brand management principles, offline and online, from manufacturing to retail, financial services and other industries. Course specifics included… Show more Good brand management drives business growth and company value. As part of the faculty, I designed and delivered a course to help students understand everything about brand management -- from strategy and planning to execution and measurement. Students learned the basic concepts and functions from real-world examples and case studies that apply brand management principles, offline and online, from manufacturing to retail, financial services and other industries. Course specifics included strategy and planning, brand equity and value, branded content, performance, activation andengagement. Show less Good brand management drives business growth and company value. As part of the faculty, I designed and delivered a course to help students understand everything about brand management -- from strategy and planning to execution and measurement. Students learned the basic concepts and functions from real-world examples and case studies that apply brand management principles, offline and online, from manufacturing to retail, financial services and other industries. Course specifics included… Show more Good brand management drives business growth and company value. As part of the faculty, I designed and delivered a course to help students understand everything about brand management -- from strategy and planning to execution and measurement. Students learned the basic concepts and functions from real-world examples and case studies that apply brand management principles, offline and online, from manufacturing to retail, financial services and other industries. Course specifics included strategy and planning, brand equity and value, branded content, performance, activation andengagement. Show less



Will & Way

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • 2018 - Sep 2020

  W&W works with courageous leaders who have a strong will to create societal value alongside returnon the investment, working with those who dare to build an admired brand that stands for somethinggreat. How? By paving the way for multi-sector collaboration that unlocks the power of purpose-driven partnerships, ultimately creating exponential value for shareholders and society alike. W&W works with courageous leaders who have a strong will to create societal value alongside returnon the investment, working with those who dare to build an admired brand that stands for somethinggreat. How? By paving the way for multi-sector collaboration that unlocks the power of purpose-driven partnerships, ultimately creating exponential value for shareholders and society alike.



Audacious Futures

• Canada
• Executive Offices

• Senior Associate

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

  Audacious Futures is a global platform for audacious ideas that re-imagine the future - in life, business, and society. Our work involves identifying, articulating and bringing to life a purpose-driven strategy for individuals and brands alike, while leveraging technology, humanity and philosophy to radically rethink how we embrace opportunity and solve problems. The outcome exponentially increases stakeholder loyalty, fuels innovation, establishes a network of unlikely champions and… Show more Audacious Futures is a global platform for audacious ideas that re-imagine the future - in life, business, and society. Our work involves identifying, articulating and bringing to life a purpose-driven strategy for individuals and brands alike, while leveraging technology, humanity and philosophy to radically rethink how we embrace opportunity and solve problems. The outcome exponentially increases stakeholder loyalty, fuels innovation, establishes a network of unlikely champions and ultimately nurtures accelerated growth. Show less Audacious Futures is a global platform for audacious ideas that re-imagine the future - in life, business, and society. Our work involves identifying, articulating and bringing to life a purpose-driven strategy for individuals and brands alike, while leveraging technology, humanity and philosophy to radically rethink how we embrace opportunity and solve problems. The outcome exponentially increases stakeholder loyalty, fuels innovation, establishes a network of unlikely champions and… Show more Audacious Futures is a global platform for audacious ideas that re-imagine the future - in life, business, and society. Our work involves identifying, articulating and bringing to life a purpose-driven strategy for individuals and brands alike, while leveraging technology, humanity and philosophy to radically rethink how we embrace opportunity and solve problems. The outcome exponentially increases stakeholder loyalty, fuels innovation, establishes a network of unlikely champions and ultimately nurtures accelerated growth. Show less



Manulife

• Canada
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP Innovation

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, established a launch plan for John Hancock's first digital advise capability, including target market research and validation, brand identity and architecture, naming and product design. General accountability for brand thought leadership across brand/marketing pillars, driving test/learn opportunities and sourcing new ideas and strategic partnerships to enhance brand performance and accelerate growth. Expertise in bridging relationships between… Show more Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, established a launch plan for John Hancock's first digital advise capability, including target market research and validation, brand identity and architecture, naming and product design. General accountability for brand thought leadership across brand/marketing pillars, driving test/learn opportunities and sourcing new ideas and strategic partnerships to enhance brand performance and accelerate growth. Expertise in bridging relationships between start-ups and established business units. Included ownership of the internal/external comms program and employee advocacy efforts.

• Chief Marketing Officer

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

  Reporting to the Canadian Division CEO and Chief Brand Officer, responsible for the development and implementation of the brand strategy in Canada, including the coordination of advertising campaigns, employee brand ambassadorship initiatives, and the promotion of volunteerism as a lever of the brand. Also included guiding the evolution of tracking and measurement strategies and the establishment of an in-house creative agency. Launched the company's global digital brand strategy, and led its… Show more Reporting to the Canadian Division CEO and Chief Brand Officer, responsible for the development and implementation of the brand strategy in Canada, including the coordination of advertising campaigns, employee brand ambassadorship initiatives, and the promotion of volunteerism as a lever of the brand. Also included guiding the evolution of tracking and measurement strategies and the establishment of an in-house creative agency. Launched the company's global digital brand strategy, and led its implementation effort as chair of the Global Digital Brand Council with a focus on brand identity, content creation, synergies, lead generation (through social selling), and measurement. Delivered in 2015 the company's most successful campaign to date: 'Are you Ready?', driving a 700% increase in overall consumption of online content and generating a 3X increase in engagement rate on social channels versus industry benchmarks.

• AVP Corporate Citizenship

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Responsible for the development and management of CSR, sponsorship and philanthropic practices, as well as an enterprise-wide corporate giving governance methodology. Included launching and guiding the evolution of the Company's Canadian signature cause - volunteerism - as a key lever of the brand in 2010; and accountability for the creation of opportunities for employee and advisor engagement, as well as talent attraction, preservation and overall stakeholder loyalty.

• AVP External Relations

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2011

  Accountable for developing strategies and programs to support the launch of Manulife's signature cause of volunteerism, community engagement, media relations and crisis communications. Includes developing strategic relationships with key stakeholders such as the advisor community, media, government and the not-for-profit sector.

• Director, Financial Reporting, Distribution

  • Nov 2008 - Aug 2010

  Accountable for the development and delivery of the financial reporting for the Distribution and Sales area within Manulife's Canadian operations. Role requires an understanding on the sales and expense reporting requirement, and the ability to advise and make recommendations to senior management regarding financial outcomes affecting the strategic direction of the business unit. Interpreting, developing and implementing and monitoring policies, processes and standards to ensure adherence to… Show more Accountable for the development and delivery of the financial reporting for the Distribution and Sales area within Manulife's Canadian operations. Role requires an understanding on the sales and expense reporting requirement, and the ability to advise and make recommendations to senior management regarding financial outcomes affecting the strategic direction of the business unit. Interpreting, developing and implementing and monitoring policies, processes and standards to ensure adherence to divisional practices, and professional accounting practices are among major tasks.

• Director, Investor Relations

  • Jun 2006 - Nov 2008

  Responsible for effective communications between Manulife and the investment community including shareholders and financial analysts, with the objective of achieving a fair valuation for MFC shares and a positive market environment for strategic initiatives. Acted as the primary contact with the rating agency community and provided primary back up to the AVP for contact with the investment community. Also provided analytical and marketing support to the IR strategy and program, and was… Show more Responsible for effective communications between Manulife and the investment community including shareholders and financial analysts, with the objective of achieving a fair valuation for MFC shares and a positive market environment for strategic initiatives. Acted as the primary contact with the rating agency community and provided primary back up to the AVP for contact with the investment community. Also provided analytical and marketing support to the IR strategy and program, and was responsible for developing and maintaining the tools and processes necessary to support an effective IR function, including preparation of several regular management reports.



Vintage One Wines Inc

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Co-Founder and CMO

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2011

  Co-founded Toronto's first urban winery -- introducing the city to custom-made winemaking opportunities, private barrel orders, bespoke label and numerous cultural elements associated with Argentina's wine culture and history (food, dance, language, art, etc.). Co-founded Toronto's first urban winery -- introducing the city to custom-made winemaking opportunities, private barrel orders, bespoke label and numerous cultural elements associated with Argentina's wine culture and history (food, dance, language, art, etc.).



Inter-American Development Bank

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Associate

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Work with the Private Sector Department of the IDB in providing a range of financial products ranging from US dollar-based direct loans to a wide variety of tailor-made credit and partial risk guarantees, aimed towards financing large infrastructure projects, mostly in the energy, transportation, utilities and telecommunication sectors. Work with the Private Sector Department of the IDB in providing a range of financial products ranging from US dollar-based direct loans to a wide variety of tailor-made credit and partial risk guarantees, aimed towards financing large infrastructure projects, mostly in the energy, transportation, utilities and telecommunication sectors.



United Nations

• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Oct 2000 - Aug 2004

  Projects design and management in line with Canadian policy priorities both at the domestic and international levels. Seminars and conferences mostly aimed to build capacity and transfer knowledge to young generations vis-a-vis the benefits of cooperation, negotiation and compromise. Work experience through UNDP, OSCE and CIDA in Sri Lanka, Kosovo, Egypt, Brazil & China. Projects design and management in line with Canadian policy priorities both at the domestic and international levels. Seminars and conferences mostly aimed to build capacity and transfer knowledge to young generations vis-a-vis the benefits of cooperation, negotiation and compromise. Work experience through UNDP, OSCE and CIDA in Sri Lanka, Kosovo, Egypt, Brazil & China.