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About
If I have a superpower as a media executive and serial startup founder, it’s the art of saying "yes"—to challenges, innovation, and collaboration. From forging partnerships at The New York Times to building GigaOM and leading AI.Reverie to its Meta acquisition, I’ve learned that optimism, paired with audacity, fuels success. Born in Mexico, I bring a global, bilingual perspective to everything I do, empowering teams to lead and fostering cultures where collaboration thrives. Great work starts with great culture, and I’m proud to have built diverse, loyal teams while tackling complex challenges across industries and continents. Whether scaling local markets internationally or founding ventures in AI and enterprise software, my sweet spot is turning complex problems into clear, actionable strategies—cracking tough GTM puzzles, crafting bold pitches, and, of course, ensuring there’s always room for fun along the way.
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Top Skills
What I Offer
I empower leaders and innovators seeking industry transformation, addressing challenges in scaling startups, achieving corporate growth, and integrating cutting-edge AI solutions with proven expertise, strategic insights, and a bold, results-driven approach to innovation.
Let's ConnectStrategic Advisory for Startups
Expertise in fundraising, growth, and exits.
Media & AI Consultation
Insights into content monetization and synthetic data applications.
Fractional Leadership
Interim executive support to guide transformation and growth.
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Startup Scaling Strategies
Media Transformation
AI Innovations in Business
Team Empowerment
Wisdom at Work
Notable Roles
Founder & COO, AI.Reverie (Acquired by Meta)
Scaled an AI platform generating synthetic data for computer vision, landing major Fortune 500 and government clients.
President & CEO, GigaOM
Drove massive revenue growth and positioned GigaOM as a respected voice in global tech media.
SVP, The New York Times
Spearheaded international expansion efforts, growing audiences across China, Australia, and beyond.
Areas of Expertise
AI Innovation & Leadership
Proven success in leveraging AI technologies to train next-gen computer vision models at AI.Reverie, recognized globally by Gartner and CBInsights, culminating in a Meta acquisition.
Media & Content Monetization
Transformed GigaOM from a niche tech blog into a $18M global media powerhouse, creating innovative revenue models through advertising, events, and research.
Startup Growth & Exits
Expertise in founding and scaling ventures, leading multiple successful exits, and raising millions in venture capital funding across various industries.
Key Achievements
Successful Startup Exits
Drove the acquisition of two major tech ventures, showcasing deep expertise in scaling companies from concept to exit.
Fundraising Excellence
Raised substantial venture capital funding, demonstrating skill in articulating vision and value to top investors to fuel business growth.
Global Leadership
Championed cross-functional leadership at The New York Times, bridging media, data science, and business for impactful, data-driven outcomes.
Wisdom ensures that we’re not just doing things right but doing them in the right order.
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