Sebastián Buenaventura

Sebastian Buenaventura has extensive experience in leadership and growth across various sectors, specializing in digital marketing, financial inclusion, and marketplace innovations. Currently serving as a Senior Associate and Visiting Partner at Flori Ventures, Sebastian supports seed-stage investments aimed at addressing climate challenges and promoting inclusive financial systems. As a Partner at Credit Collective, Sebastian collaborates with projects focused on debt and tokenization. Previous roles include CEO and Co-Founder of Simpol, where product growth was significantly achieved, and CEO and Co-Founder of Shalder, which saw substantial growth in gross transaction volume. Sebastian's background also includes pivotal positions at Upwork and Philip Morris International, along with co-founding SP!R, the first augmented reality platform in Latin America, and contributing to growth strategies at Worldpackers. Educational credentials include degrees in Business/Corporate Communication and Political Science from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.