
Rodrigo de Alvarenga
IEx Program Director and Professor
A global innovation leader, investor, and venture builder with 20+ years of experience in finance, entrepreneurship, and innovation ecosystems. He led transactions totaling over US$10 billion at institutions including HSBC, Safra, and Santander before moving into early-stage investing. He built a portfolio of 50+ startups across Latin America, North America, Europe, and the Middle East, with multiple successful exits. He held leadership roles in international programs such as the Arab Innovation Academy and European Innovation Academy, and has mentored hundreds of founders worldwide.
