Erick Pereda is an experienced professional in strategic advisory and corporate development, currently serving as a Strategic Advisor at InsurTech NY and a Partner at InsurTech Fund since 2020 and 2019, respectively. Additionally, Pereda contributes as an Alumni Mentor at IESE Business School, where an MBA was obtained in 2012. Previous roles include Global Head of Corporate Development at Foresters Financial and Managing Director of Strategy and Corporate Development at both Funding Alternatives Incorporated and City Alliance Bancorp. Pereda has also been a member of various advisory boards, including Safor Valley, Pop-up Brands, and Pocketlife, demonstrating a robust background in guiding organizations in the financial and investment sectors, particularly within emerging markets.