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About
I was born in Venezuela and raised in England. After completing my mechanical engineering degree and working in heavy industry, I moved on and did my MBA at NYU. I was chapter leader of Latin America for Stern’s School of Business admissions, while working in management consulting, working with telecom, finance, chemical and media companies. After leading the successful rollout of an online banking platform during the dotcom era, I decided to make a change. I moved to Copenhagen to devote my life to those that needed me the most: my three young, beautiful kids. This is where my mentoring career truly began. In Denmark, we started a retail business as a family, a venture that brought us all closer together. Once grown up, all my children moved to California to pursue their studies. And as the old country song goes, “honey, if you leave me, can I come too?” My wife and I packed up again, and are now enjoying our new lives in the Bay Area. Here, I want to continue pursuing my true passion: mentoring dedicated individuals that want to make a difference in the world.
Leo’s Small Business Qualifications
Experience level: Vice President
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With an MBA from NYU Stern and a background in Mechanical Engineering, I bring a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and business management to my coaching. I founded and operated Juicemania, a successful retail juice bar chain in Denmark, and have explored sustainable business ideas as a Director at Bornewear. My experience also includes leading innovative projects in the financial services sector at Banco Mercantil and consulting for Arthur D. Little. I can help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of starting and growing their ventures. Let's work together to turn your business ideas into reality! Reach out to discuss how I can support your journey.
Leo can help with:
Business Operations
Customer Service
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Financial Planning
Hiring
Sales Strategy
Why do I coach?
Looking back and seeing how my previous mentees are on their way to making a dent in the universe, I find great gratification in knowing that I was able to positively affect their lives and inspire them, at a pivotal time. It brings me great purpose to know that, in that moment, my coaching helped make their lives better. I enjoy the camaraderie that comes from listening to someone who is driven and hungry, engaging in thoughtful, at times even philosophical, conversations, and pulling them in the right direction in a way that respects their authentic self.
Work Experience
Director
Bornewear
January 2020 - July 2022
Explored ideas in sustainable children's wear space.
Director
Juicemania
2003 - January 2020
Founded, owned, and operated retail juicebars in the Danish marketplace.
Project Leader
Banco Mercantil
1999 - 2001
Led from idea to operating venture: Banco Mercantil's TODO1 Services B2C financial services portal.
Technology Adoption Manager
Banco Mercantil
1999 - 2000
For Corporate and International Banking.
Consultant / Manager
Arthur D. Little
1993 - 1999
Worked mainly in financial and telecommunication industries.
Education
NYU Stern School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and International Business
1991 - 1993
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
1983 - 1988
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