My story
I design and operate systems to make the impossible achievable. In people, in companies, in institutions.
I founded CODEIS over 10 years ago and built it to reach more than 18,000 entrepreneurs in more than 15 countries. I led the IESS, Ecuador's largest public institution, and raised its operational efficiency from 36 to 78 percent in six months.
Today I lead BrainTech, an AI-native business transformation firm, and chair the board of CODEIS/ELAB.
Building from the inside, side by side, with measurable results.
What I believe
Clarity over complexity
Simple, clear systems always outperform complex ones. If you can't explain it in one sentence, it's not ready.
Experience over theory
I build from what I've lived, not from what I've read. Experience leaves marks that theory cannot replicate.
Systems over hacks
Hacks solve today's problem. Systems prevent tomorrow's.
Candor with warmth
Truth delivered with respect is the most valuable gift you can give someone.
Building in public
Building visibly accelerates learning and builds real trust.
Timeline
2026 · Present Founder · Board President
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Leading BrainTech, an AI-native business transformation firm. Chairing the board of CODEIS/ELAB, a social innovation organization and entrepreneurship school present in more than 15 countries.
Founder · Board President
Leading BrainTech, an AI-native business transformation firm. Chairing the board of CODEIS/ELAB, a social innovation organization and entrepreneurship school present in more than 15 countries.
Jun 2025 · Dec 2025 Director General, IESS
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Top authority at Ecuador's largest public institution: $10 billion in managed funds, 32,000 staff, 13 million beneficiaries. Budget execution: 36% to 78% in six months.
Director General, IESS
Top authority at Ecuador's largest public institution: $10 billion in managed funds, 32,000 staff, 13 million beneficiaries. Budget execution: 36% to 78% in six months.
2022 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellow
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Selected by the U.S. Department of State from entrepreneurs across 37 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. YLAI is the State Department's flagship program for emerging business and social leaders in the Western Hemisphere.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellow
Selected by the U.S. Department of State from entrepreneurs across 37 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. YLAI is the State Department's flagship program for emerging business and social leaders in the Western Hemisphere.
2016 · 2025 Founder and Executive Director, CODEIS
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Built a social innovation organization from scratch across more than 15 countries. Over 18,000 entrepreneurs trained. Partnerships with IDB Lab, USAID, GIZ, World Bank. The World Change Makers program won the international Better Together challenge from IDB Lab and was recognized by the United Nations among the 50 best youth projects in the world.
Founder and Executive Director, CODEIS
Built a social innovation organization from scratch across more than 15 countries. Over 18,000 entrepreneurs trained. Partnerships with IDB Lab, USAID, GIZ, World Bank. The World Change Makers program won the international Better Together challenge from IDB Lab and was recognized by the United Nations among the 50 best youth projects in the world.
Jan 2019 · Apr 2019 Global Competitiveness Leadership Program, Georgetown University
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Full scholarship. Top 10 projects in the program among participants from over 40 countries. Coursework in adaptive leadership, finance, open innovation and executive negotiation.
Global Competitiveness Leadership Program, Georgetown University
Full scholarship. Top 10 projects in the program among participants from over 40 countries. Coursework in adaptive leadership, finance, open innovation and executive negotiation.
2014 · 2016 MPA International Development, London School of Economics
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Academic merit. Applied econometrics, impact evaluation, public policy and development finance. Founded the Social Innovation Society at LSE.
MPA International Development, London School of Economics
Academic merit. Applied econometrics, impact evaluation, public policy and development finance. Founded the Social Innovation Society at LSE.
2011 One Young World · Delegate Speaker and Ambassador, Zurich
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First Ecuadorian to represent the country at One Young World, the annual gathering of the world's most outstanding young leaders. The 2011 Zurich Summit brought together delegates from 190 countries under mentors including Desmond Tutu, Bob Geldof and Kofi Annan. The selection process receives over 50,000 applications per year.
One Young World · Delegate Speaker and Ambassador, Zurich
First Ecuadorian to represent the country at One Young World, the annual gathering of the world's most outstanding young leaders. The 2011 Zurich Summit brought together delegates from 190 countries under mentors including Desmond Tutu, Bob Geldof and Kofi Annan. The selection process receives over 50,000 applications per year.
2012 Graduated with Highest Honors, East Texas Baptist University
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Double major: Political Science and International Studies. Minor in Leadership. GPA 3.87/4.0 Summa Cum Laude with Distinction in Political Science. First Latino to chair the Student Government Association. Top 5 Speakers at the National Debate Tournament. Starting Block Fellow.
Graduated with Highest Honors, East Texas Baptist University
Double major: Political Science and International Studies. Minor in Leadership. GPA 3.87/4.0 Summa Cum Laude with Distinction in Political Science. First Latino to chair the Student Government Association. Top 5 Speakers at the National Debate Tournament. Starting Block Fellow.
2007 Youth Ambassador, U.S. Department of State Program
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Selected from secondary school students in Ecuador for the leadership exchange program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. The program selects high-potential young leaders throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
Youth Ambassador, U.S. Department of State Program
Selected from secondary school students in Ecuador for the leadership exchange program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. The program selects high-potential young leaders throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.