Santiago Flores

Santiago Flores has a diverse work experience in finance and technology. Santiago is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Novus AI Capital, a technology startup focused on deploying sustainable technologies to reduce carbon emissions and make a positive impact on the environment. Santiago's work at Novus AI Capital involves developing an AI-integrated energy recycling and harvesting system that optimizes energy consumption and building performance, resulting in reduced monthly energy bills.

Prior to founding Novus AI Capital, Santiago worked as an Operations Analyst at Arena Capital Advisors, where they managed trade operations for high-yield short duration Corporate Bond and Equity Funds. Santiago incorporated the use of AIM-Bloomberg and ClearPar IHS Markit to execute trades such as bonds, forex rolls, hedges, and equity trades.

Santiago also has experience as a Private Equity Analyst at Visinity, Inc., where they consulted and executed various projects for investment firms. Santiago participated in funding new investments and assisted in reconciliation of positions throughout private equity strategies.

Additionally, Santiago worked as a Regulatory Fund Analyst at Crescent Capital Group LP, where they maintained and structured syndicate loans for Mezzanine funds. Santiago also managed relationships with affluent investors in the finance and technology space.

Prior to that, Santiago served as a Municipal Trustee at BNY Mellon, representing clients as the custody and sub-custodian bank for a portfolio of municipal bond issues. Santiago ensured daily trades were set up correctly and settled in a timely manner.

Santiago's early career includes work as an Underwriting Assistant at LSA Capital, LLC, where they reviewed and assessed Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Real Estate deals.

Overall, Santiago Flores has a strong background in finance and technology, with a focus on sustainable solutions and optimizing energy consumption.

Santiago Flores began their education in 2010 at the University of Idaho, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree. Santiago completed their studies at the University of Idaho in 2012. In 2012, Santiago furthered their education by enrolling at UCLA, where they focused on Economics, though they did not complete a specific degree.