Jose Benacerraf

Cofounder & CEO at ekis

Jose Benacerraf has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Jose is currently the Cofounder & CEO of ekis (Fix Payments Inc.), a company focused on revolutionizing value transfer in Latin America through a mobile and blockchain-based digital cash solution. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Kirgos LLC, a functional tea brand for men, and Co-founder of repasar.com, an online tutoring startup aimed at Latin American and Spanish speaking students. Jose also has experience as the Founding Partner & CEO of Sistemas Educativos Avanzados SEA, a technology education services company, and Cosys Coffee Systems, a vending machines business specializing in coffee services. Before that, they held leadership positions at Danka de Venezuela and Eastman Kodak Company, overseeing business operations and driving marketing strategies. Jose began their career as the CEO of Exim World Corp, where they gained experience in international commerce and venture capital projects.

Jose Benacerraf has an education history that includes multiple degrees in the field of law and a recent pursuit of Radical Innovation. In 1984, they began studying at UCAB - Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, where they obtained a degree in law in 1989. Following this, from 1989 to 1990, they attended Georgetown University, where they obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) degree. In 2015, Jose enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to pursue a degree in Radical Innovation. The information provided does not specify an end year for this latest educational endeavor.

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  • Cofounder & CEO

    October, 2020 - present