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Juan Santiago is Kalei’s General Partner. Originally from Argentina, he’s lived between there and California for 25 years. He contributes with his investment experience and as founder of global technology companies.
He is co-founder and CEO of Santex, a global software company and Incutex Company Builders, the first of its kind in Argentina. He has also been investing in startups in Argentina for eight years, while being instrumental to the development of the local ecosystem. Juan is an advisor and Board member of Endeavor and Comunidad Empresaria. Juan's was recognized with the award Outstanding Entrepreneur of 2014, Best Technology Company of 2014 and Entrepreneur of 2014. His extensive network with the business community in Latin America, having operated and invested in most of the region, Juan provides a pulse of what is likely to succeed in Latin America, and will offer advice on how to localize products to the region.
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Juan Santiago is a technology entrepreneur with a distinguished track record in business and startup investment. In 1999, he founded Santex, a technology solutions company based in California, USA, and has served as CEO ever since.
With a degree in Marketing from the National University of Cordoba, Juan has been an advocate for training local talent, fostering entrepreneurs and promoting the export of technology services in Argentina.
In 2012, he founded Incutex, the first Company Builder of technology startups in Argentina. Some years later, in 2017, he founded Kalei Ventures, a Venture Capital fund based in Silicon Valley, California, where he has actively supported technology startups in Latin America, boosting their competitiveness in the global market.
In addition to his founding roles, Juan is a General Partner at Kalei Ventures, where he contributes his expertise in early stage investing. His influence extends across Latin America, Silicon Valley and London, strengthening the startup ecosystem in the region.
Over the last few years, in 2022, he co-created the Technology with Purpose foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving people's lives by making a real and positive impact on communities through technology.
He is also an active member of several entrepreneurial organisations, including AmCham Argentina, Endeavor, TEDxCordoba, Córdoba Mejora Foundation and Comunidad Empresaria.
Juan is committed to inspiring people through technology and innovation.
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