Successful investor and entrepreneur who has been a founder, board member, and investor in several unicorns such as Kahoot!, Udemy, and Adaptive Insights during his decade-long career as Partner at Norwest Venture Partners. Sergio also held leadership roles at high-growth tech companies like eBay, PayPal, and Portal Software. He is a professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at Stanford, and is currently the Founding Partner at Roble Ventures. Sergio attended Stanford University for his undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, and received his MBA from Harvard University.
Alejandra Ríos is a business leader and passionate investor. As CEO of Ambrosía, she has guided one of Mexico's largest food and event companies to new heights of success. In addition, Alejandra is known for her influence in the startup world as one of the 'sharks' on Shark Tank Mexico, where she has demonstrated her ability to discover and support new entrepreneurial talent. Alejandra holds a bachelor´s degree from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and an MBA from Harvard University.
Norma Padrón is a health economist and entrepreneur, currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Yale Ventures, supporting healthcare innovation. Previously, she led Data & AI at Nayya, advancing decision-support technology for employee benefits. Her career spans academia, nonprofits, and industry, including roles at the Icahn School of Medicine, the American Hospital Association, and Anthem. She founded and exited, EmpiricaLab, a Techstars-backed healthcare training platform. Norma holds a Ph.D. from Yale, with additional degrees from Duke and Universitat Pompeu Fabra. She’s committed to advancing healthcare access and diversity in STEM, serving on multiple advisory boards.
David Perez is an accomplished entrepreneur known for building innovative B2C and B2B technology companies. He founded Seamless Medical Systems, sold to GetWellNetwork, and Lumina Americas, a pioneering Hispanic digital marketing agency acquired in 2009. As CEO of The Santa Fe Group, he led the sale of Shared Assessments to OneTrust. David excels in SaaS development, fundraising, and M&A. A TEDx speaker and award-winning innovator, he holds a degree from the University of Vermont. Based in Santa Fe, NM, he enjoys music, vintage cars, fly-fishing, and raising chickens.
Eli Aguilera is a marketing and merchandising executive with over 20 years of experience in retail and CPG. He worked in brand management at Procter & Gamble and led marketing for Budweiser at Anheuser-Busch, including iconic Super Bowl campaigns. At Anheuser-Busch, he led Budweiser marketing, including celebrated Super Bowl campaigns, and oversaw M&A strategy for high-end brands. At Total Wine & More, Eli grew the business from $1.5B to $5.8B. Currently, he serves as Chief Commercial Officer at MyEyeDr., leading marketing, merchandising, and supply chain for the nation’s fastest-growing vision care retailer. Eli earned his MBA from Georgetown University and his BA in Political Science and Government from UTEP.
Robert Borghese is a corporate attorney specializing in venture structuring, financing, and M&A. He’s advised startups and multibillion-dollar enterprises in industries like tech, healthcare, and finance. A Wharton faculty member, he teaches entrepreneurship law and authored M&A from Planning to Integration. Robert co-founded Arno Capital Partners, investing in distressed assets, real estate, and fintech. He’s vice-chair of the Port Fund, focusing on global logistics. Robert holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, an M.A. in Economics from King’s College, Cambridge University, England, and a B.S. in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Experienced leader in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors committed to gender equity and human rights in business. She´s a Board Director of Western Union, Apollo Strategic Growth Capital, and Cushman & Wakefield. She was previously Chief of Staff to the CEO at Bloomberg LP. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
A distinguished academic and educator, currently serving as the Jeffrey A. Keswin Professor and Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Beyond his academic accomplishments, Allon is recognized for his contributions to educational technology and innovative teaching methods. He is the co-founder of ForClass, a platform designed to enhance student engagement and accountability in the classroom. Allon has a rich educational background with a PhD in Management Science from Columbia Business School in New York, and Bachelor and Master degrees from the Israeli Institute of Technology.