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Cairo Arévalo

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Max Venture Power

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About

I am an innovation strategist and ecosystem architect, bridging private sector innovation and public policy to drive transformative change. As an Innovation Advisor to the Dominican Republic’s government, I design public policies that foster innovation, entrepreneurship and position the country as a hub for emerging technologies. With 15+ years of experience, I specialize in business acceleration, strategic partnerships, and decentralized finances. My expertise lies in scaling startups, SMEs, and innovation-driven ecosystems, ensuring synergy between traditional and non-traditional economic models. Key Strengths: - Ecosystem Orchestration – Aligning public, private, and decentralized innovation - Business Growth & Financial Strategy – Scaling ventures and structuring sustainable models - Decentralized Finance & Emerging Tech – Leveraging DeFi models - Public Policy & Digital Transformation – Shaping regulatory frameworks for innovation My system transforms governments, ESOs, and institutions into engines of innovation. If your country, institution, or program is ready to move from isolated initiatives to a high-performance ecosystem — with metrics, frameworks, and measurable result

Experience

Innovation & Special ProjectsConsejo Nacional de Promoción y Apoyo a la Micro, Pequeña y Mediana Empresa (PROMIPYME)
Dec 2023
Co-FounderBullishLabs
Jul 2023
FounderMax Venture Power
Nov 2025
Venture Institute Graduate | VC LabVenture Institute
Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
Business Development Manager - LATAMCoinstore
Feb 2022 to Jul 2023
Associate Admin and Finance OfficerUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Mar 2021 to Jun 2022
Director of Finances - MexicoHeartland Alliance
Oct 2016 to Oct 2018
Deputy Director Of Operations - ColombiaHeartland Alliance International
Oct 2018 to Nov 2020
Director of Finances - Dominican Rep.Heartland Alliance International
Mar 2014 to Oct 2016
Winner of "Reto Emprendedor 2013"Seed Capital Prize Winner Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Apr 2013 to Oct 2013
Transactions SpecialistThe World Bank Group
Nov 2010 to Jan 2013
Emergency Logistics Liaison Officer / Haiti - DRThe World Bank Group
Feb 2010 to Nov 2010
Emergency Logistics LiaisonUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Jan 2010 to Feb 2010
Regional Operations & Caribbean TPA CoordinationA.P. Moller - Maersk
Jan 2007 to Dec 2009
Project Assist. & LogisticianAsociación Internet de Nicaragua
Jan 2006 to Dec 2006
Project Assist.Sida
Jul 2005 to Dec 2005
SupervisorEsso Energi
May 2003 to Apr 2004
Key Accounts & MerchandisingFlor de Caña Basic company page — company details not listed yet
May 2000 to Apr 2003
Key Accounts & MerchandisingThe Coca-Cola Company
Mar 1999 to Apr 2000

Education

Barna Management School
Master´s Degree - Business Administration
2010 to 2012
VC Lab
VC Lab Fellow, Venture Capital Investments
2026
Nicaraguan Protestant University
Bachelor's Degree B.A.
2005 to 2010