Maria Carolina Romero

Maria Carolina Romero is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership coaching. Currently serving as a Partner at efino since October 2019, Maria Carolina is dedicated to bridging the Startup Equity Gap. Concurrently, Maria Carolina holds the position of Expert Coach for the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency, contributing to the EIC Accelerator and EIC Women Leadership Program. Maria Carolina's previous roles include Innovation and Entrepreneurship Consultant at The World Bank and Expert Coach for InvestHorizon, where support was provided to tech startups seeking Series A investment. With a strong foundation in portfolio management, community engagement, and project management from prior positions at GoBeyond, combined with varied leadership roles and a robust academic background in management and social responsibility, Maria Carolina is a prominent figure in their field.