Pedro David Espinoza

www.espinozagroup.com

Autoespar is a leading mobility company in Peru. We are the second largest Toyota dealership network in the country. With presence in Lima, Ica, Puente Piedra, San Martin de Porres, Comas, San Juan de Lurigancho, San Luis, and San Juan de Miraflores. We are also the second largest Hino dealer in the nation. We commercialize Toyota vehicles, Hino trucks, offer original Toyota parts, Hino parts, in addition to B&P, service, maintenance and fleet services. As Vice Chairman of Autoespar, a leading Toyota dealership network in Peru, I spearhead strategic initiatives to integrate sustainability and eco-innovation into automotive operations, aligning with global climate goals. Key achievements include: -Pioneering Eco-Friendly Automotive Practices: Led the implementation of water-based body and paint (B&P) ovens, making Autoespar the first dealership in Peru to adopt this advanced, low-emission technology. This shift significantly reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants, minimizing environmental harm and setting a new industry standard for sustainable vehicle maintenance and repair in Latin America. -Driving the Hybrid Revolution: Positioned Autoespar as one of Peru's top dealerships for hybrid vehicle sales and specialized servicing, promoting low-emission mobility solutions that cut CO2 emissions by up to 50% compared to traditional vehicles. By empowering customers with reliable hybrid options and expert support, we're accelerating Peru's transition to greener transportation, supporting national efforts to combat climate change and reduce urban air pollution. These efforts not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to broader environmental stewardship, fostering a more sustainable future for Peru's automotive sector.

GESA is a leading chain of 25 gas stations, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, liquefied natural gas, and convenience stores in Peru: Lima, Asia, Barranca, Chimbote, Pisco, Ica, Canete, Huacho, Chorrillos, Puente Piedra, Villa El Salvador, Villa Maria del Triunfo, San Isidro, Magdalena, Jesus Maria, La Molina, Ate, etc. GESA is the FIRST energy company to publicly commercialize LNG (liquefied natural gas) in South America. Member of the Compensation Committee. As Vice Chairman of Espinoza Group, a family-owned conglomerate operating in Peru's mobility, energy, and hospitality sectors, I drive strategic transformations toward sustainability, embedding eco-friendly innovations to reduce environmental impact in high-emission industries. By leading from within these legacy sectors, we're turning them into catalysts for climate solutions, promoting cleaner transportation, energy alternatives, and resource efficiency amid Peru's challenges like deforestation, pollution, and inequality. Key initiatives include: -Pioneering Clean Energy at Grifos Espinoza (GESA): As the first energy company in South America to commercialize liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the public, we operate 30 stations across regions like Chimbote and Ica, providing cleaner fuels including compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and LNG. This initiative reduces CO2 emissions in transportation and industrial use, supporting Peru's shift to lower-carbon energy sources.

As Peru’s largest short-term car rental company, Hertz Peru manages a fleet of over 300 vehicles with offices in Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa, delivering flexible daily and weekly rental solutions to both tourists and business travelers nationwide. I am proud to contribute to Hertz Peru’s leadership in the short-term rental segment, providing high-quality mobility services that stand apart from long-term leasing providers in the market. As Vice Chairman of Espinoza Group, a family-owned conglomerate operating in Peru's mobility, energy, and hospitality sectors, I drive strategic transformations toward sustainability, embedding eco-friendly innovations to reduce environmental impact in high-emission industries. By leading from within these legacy sectors, we're turning them into catalysts for climate solutions, promoting cleaner transportation, energy alternatives, and resource efficiency amid Peru's challenges like deforestation, pollution, and inequality. Key initiatives include: -Greening Rental Fleets at Hertz Peru: Direct the transition to hybrid vehicles in key cities like Lima, Arequipa, and Cusco, minimizing fleet emissions and promoting accessible eco-mobility for tourists and locals in environmentally sensitive areas. These efforts align with my broader climate advocacy through Pan Peru USA, where we've reforested 15,000 trees, built water reservoirs and greenhouses, and empowered communities with sustainable practices. By bridging grassroots impact with industrial-scale change, Espinoza Group is decarbonizing operations, fostering inclusive growth, and contributing to global goals like net-zero emissions.

Pan Peru USA is a 501c3 nonprofit that empowers women to become entrepreneurs. This social venture was founded in 2018, with the mission to train and equip the next generation of Latina makers in the Andes. I founded this venture to empower my hometown women to become makers and leaders. We started with 1 woman. Today, we are empowering 100 women. Companies like Bristol Myers Squibb, Western Union, and First Republic Bank have supported us. Pan Peru has built 13 modern libraries, constructed 9 computer labs, empowered 10,000 children in STEM education, replanted 15,000 pine trees, built 9 greenhouses, and hosted 10 medical mission trip campaigns. My nonprofit Pan Peru USA has donated 14,000+ books and volumes donated, 500+ chairs/tables, and 50+ laptops/PCs/tablets. Our 9 greenhouses have produced 10+ tons of fresh produce and organic agricultural products. Our water reservoirs have a water capacity of 1,000+ cubic meters. Through our medical missions trips and campaigns we have given 500+ eyeglasses/eyewear and provided 6,000+ in-person medical consultations provided. http://panperu.org/web/donar-3/

The World Economic Forum is an international non-governmental and lobbying organization for multinational companies based in Cologny, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. Vice Curator for Shapers for the 2022-2023 term. Palo Alto hub in Silicon Valley.

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an American think tank focused on U.S. foreign policy and international relations. Founded in 1921, it is an independent and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with longstanding ties to political, corporate, and media elites. CFR is based in New York City, with an additional office in Washington, D.C. Its membership has included senior politicians, secretaries of state, CIA directors, bankers, lawyers, professors, corporate directors, CEOs, and prominent media figures.

Board of Trustees: Institutional Sustainability Committee (ISC), Advancement & Alumni Relations (ARR), Trusteeship & Governance (TAG), and Investment Subcommittee. Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) is a private Catholic university in Belmont, California, United States. It is the third oldest college in California and the first college in the state authorized to grant the baccalaureate degree to women. In 2009, the university began offering partnerships with local community colleges to provide greater access to higher education, and that same year it became a Hispanic-Serving Institution, meaning at least 25% of its undergraduate population is Hispanic, that same year. Notre Dame de Namur University is one of the most diverse private colleges in California, qualifying as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The university's commitment to diversity is based on the Hallmarks of a Notre Dame de Namur Learning Community, which states, "We embrace the gift of diversity."

An Efficient & Effective Surgical Solution to Prevent Retained Surgical Items & Manage Miscounts. Series A medtech company. Melzi is a surgical device company dedicated to creating innovative technologies.

YPO Latino Regional Integrated Chapter - member since July 2025. YPO, formerly known as the Young Presidents' Organization, is a global leadership community of chief executives. YPO unites over 34,000 members in more than 150 countries, focusing on fostering better leaders through peer learning, exceptional experiences, and an inclusive community. Members are typically under 45 years old and lead businesses and organizations that contribute significantly to the global economy.

Board of directors at the STEM museum and zoo, CuriOdyssey in San Mateo, CA

As Vice Chairman of Espinoza Group, a family-owned conglomerate operating in Peru's mobility, energy, and hospitality sectors, I drive strategic transformations toward sustainability, embedding eco-friendly innovations to reduce environmental impact in high-emission industries. By leading from within these legacy sectors, we're turning them into catalysts for climate solutions, promoting cleaner transportation, energy alternatives, and resource efficiency amid Peru's challenges like deforestation, pollution, and inequality. Key initiatives include: -Sustainable Hospitality at Lunahuana River Resort: Led the integration of solar panels for heating across 46 rooms, making us the first in Cañete to adopt renewable energy solutions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and setting a model for eco-tourism in Peru. These efforts align with my broader climate advocacy through Pan Peru USA, where we've reforested 15,000 trees, built water reservoirs and greenhouses, and empowered communities with sustainable practices. By bridging grassroots impact with industrial-scale change, Espinoza Group is decarbonizing operations, fostering inclusive growth, and contributing to global goals like net-zero emissions.

INMED is a graduate university offering masters degrees in public health, global missions and other healthcare related verticals. Chairman of the Operations Committee.

As a member of the Fellows Advisory Board, I advise BairesDev on strategic initiatives that address evolving client needs, with a focus on AI offerings and go-to-market strategy. I collaborate with industry leaders to analyze business challenges, shape high-impact solutions, and strengthen the company’s service portfolio and client relationships.

OneBrief is making military headquarters faster, smarter, and more collaborative, enabling rapid decision-making that keeps pace with modern conflict. Grateful to back this mission-driven team revolutionizing defense tech.

In 2025, our revenue run rate reached $2.8M in the US and $1M in Mexico. We deliver EV charging solutions to municipalities, school districts, retail, and multifamily clients, including Sunnyvale School District, Boston Animal Rescue League, and The O'Neil Group. Our mission is to empower drivers, station owners, and charge point operators to achieve a 99% charge success rate through innovative AI and automation technologies.

Enabling value-centric personal choices to build a better, sustainable world. The Ultimate App for people who want to ACT on what they truly care about. ActAware is a fintech startup based in San Francisco with presence in Denver, Toronto, and Poland.

As Vice Chairman of Espinoza Group, a family-owned conglomerate operating in Peru's mobility, energy, and hospitality sectors, I drive strategic transformations toward sustainability, embedding eco-friendly innovations to reduce environmental impact in high-emission industries. By leading from within these legacy sectors, we're turning them into catalysts for climate solutions, promoting cleaner transportation, energy alternatives, and resource efficiency amid Peru's challenges like deforestation, pollution, and inequality. Key initiatives include: -Optimizing Freight Logistics at Transportes Guapolindo: Manage a nationwide trucking operation that has converted fleets to LNG-powered vehicles, enabling low-emission transport of fuels to remote regions such as the Amazon and Atacama Desert, while enhancing supply chain sustainability. These efforts align with my broader climate advocacy through Pan Peru USA, where we've reforested 15,000 trees, built water reservoirs and greenhouses, and empowered communities with sustainable practices. By bridging grassroots impact with industrial-scale change, Espinoza Group is decarbonizing operations, fostering inclusive growth, and contributing to global goals like net-zero emissions.

We are an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in ambitious, growth-focused companies, backing a new generation of economic prosperity for the Midcontinent region.

Humanitas builds a deep understanding of the work of nonprofit and social sector organizations. We use that knowledge to help them digitally transform through AI & Data, helping drive more impact by enhancing their fundraising, operations, and corporate partnerships.

Wheel the World wants to open the world up to people with disabilities and has made it its mission since 2018 to provide travel accommodations and experiences that fit their needs, both in the United States and worldwide.

1t.org is part of the World Economic Forum's efforts to accelerate nature-based solutions and was set up to support the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Welcome to the World’s First Blockchain-Powered Web3.0 Platform which rewards YOU for Reporting and Validating Incidents and Events Impacting your community

Rasa is on a mission to make expungement as affordable and accessible as possible. We use technology to streamline the expungement process and provide low-cost legal services for individuals looking to unlock a better future. There are 3 main advantages to using Rasa over handling your expungement yourself or hiring a traditional law firm: process, price, & pace.

Co-wrote the book with technology executive Jorge Titinger ex-CEO of Silicon Graphics International. Interviewed 175 executives such as Michael Dell, John Hennessy, Eric Schmidt, Dan Schulman, and Judith Estrin, to gain their insights and best practices on the power of inclusion, diversity, and belonging, for the American economy. Pat Gelsinger (Intel CEO) wrote the foreword. Anita Sands (Pure Storage Board Member) wrote the introduction. Consulting & Speaking customers include Fortune 500 companies in the technology, healthcare, CPG and retail industries that want to better understand how to reach diverse and fast-growing segments, like Latinos, Blacks, Women, among others. Closed 5-figure deals with Fortune 500 companies for short-term and long-term engagements when it comes to leadership training, cultural intelligence workshops, and corporate innovation seminars.

Health tech venture doing business in Bangladesh - holding company in Singapore. Praava has raised $15 million in capital.

Early stage investor in this FinTech startup revolutionizing the finance vertical.

Early stage venture investor

Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship Advisor

Medical concierge startup that connects travelers to vetted, local healthcare services when abroad. We are building the best international non-emergency provider network.

Special Advisor to Chief Medical Officer (Promise Health Plan) Dr. James Cruz, MD and his Unidos employee resource group ERG leadership team for Blue Shield of California. Advise on strategy, outline, and execution of the Latino/Hispanic/LatinX ERG for BSC. Special Advisor for diversity, inclusion, and equity with a focus on innovation. In addition to working closely with Dr. James Cruz and Araceli Garcia, I've been strategizing with Guillermo Diaz (Board Member of Blue Shield of California) to make BSC a great place to do meaningful work and make enormous contributions to our sense of belonging/comunidad.

Ever Technologies has 150 employees worldwide, with our parent company headquartered in Singapore. Originally founded in Thailand, Ever has expanded to several countries such as South Korea, United States, and Mexico.

Surplus Service is an award-winning e-waste management business. We are the #1 electronic reuse and recycling leader specializing in medical, biopharmaceutical, ITAD electronic equipment recycling, EV battery, liquidations, data, and assured destruction. Member of the Advisory Board. Special Advisor to CEO.

Entrepreneurship and Industrial Engineering are the classes I teach to bilingual TEC de Monterrey students (PrepaTEC).

Grew the team from 1 to 28 people: engineering (50% female), sales (50% Latinx), and operations embracing continuous improvement as our culture Assessed 500 business opportunities (NYC, LA, DC, SF, and CHI) and used data to make decisions with the leadership team. Managed 300 prospect situations simultaneously while positioning products against direct and and indirect competitors. Sold a brand new, disruptive technology through LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Closed high-level business in an evangelist sales environment selling to C-level Executives across marketing, sales, and other executive functions.

SVLG was founded by David Packard (from Hewlett-Packard) in 1977 . It is the most powerful technology network in Silicon Valley. Pedro is in charge of the 100 Startups, Launch Circuit, and Innovators Fund (VC). He leads the Speaker Series where he has moderated fireside chats with Monica Lozano (Apple, Board Director), Carlos Gutierrez (Kellogg, CEO), and Anamarie Huerta Franc (SAP, COO of California).

FWD.us is a 501(c)(4) advocacy group led by Mark Zuckerberg based in the United States that aims to lobby and advocate for its version of immigration reform, changes to the US education system to improve science and technology education, and the facilitation of scientific breakthroughs with broad public benefits. It is primarily supported and funded by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.

In partnership with San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, Airport Director Kim Becker, CEO Marc Casto from Casto Travel and CEO Michael Pangia from Aviat Networks; the Silicon Valley Leadership Group brings together a group of CEOs to commit to the success of San Jose International. The CEO Airport Task Force was instrumental in securing direct flights between SJC and Tokyo, Beijing, London, Frankfurt and Vancouver.

https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/02/self-care-apps-are-booming/ Strategic partnerships, business development, and enterprise sales

The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce is San Francisco’s most vibrant business network. A global economic force, San Francisco is the most inclusive and passionate city for innovation and entrepreneurship, and we work hard on its behalf.

Formed as a partnership between the Haas School of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, SkyDeck combines the consulting know-how of traditional accelerators with the vast resources of its research university.

Blue Ribbon Panel for Hispanicize Silicon Valley

Learned from some of the brightest and most inquisitive leaders in Silicon Valley. Rigorous cohort that taught me the process of launching a technology venture. Designed innovative business models, product roadmaps, and sales pipelines. Collaborated with other talented entrepreneurs in launching disruptive technologies to market.