Mario J. Vargas Valles

Mario J. Vargas Valles has a diverse work experience that spans across various industries and roles. Mario J. currently holds the position of VP, Global Technology Alliances at Protegrity, where they are responsible for developing data protection solutions. Prior to this, they worked as a Seed Investor at Seedfunders, providing funding and mentoring to pre-revenue technology concepts. Mario J. also served as a Member and Investor at Upscalers, an organization that connects entrepreneurs and investors to co-invest in tech startups. Mario has also been involved with Endeavor Spain as a Mentor, Universidad Andres Bello as an Invited Speaker, Endeavor Miami as a Panelyst and Mentor, Endeavor México as a Mentor, and participated in various roles at Microsoft, including Senior Director Sales, Director of Services, and Director of Azure Sales. Additionally, they have experience as the Managing Director at WASPE, a company focused on boosting the business potential of small and medium system integrators and IT resellers, and as the Co-Founder and General Manager at MeetingPulse, an application service platform for enterprise execution leadership.

Mario J. Vargas Valles has a diverse education history. In 2023, they obtained a Certificate in Venture Capital from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, with a focus on Venture Capital Investments and Start Up's. In 2013, they completed the Technology Entrepreneurship Diploma Part I from Stanford University Graduate School of Business through an online program. In 2006, they participated in the Executive Development Program at The Wharton School. In 1992, they completed an Executive Marketing Program at IESA. In terms of undergraduate education, they obtained a BS in Computer Science from IUTIRLA in 1990. Additionally, they pursued Computer Science studies at ORT Argentina from 1985 to 1988. Mario has obtained several additional certifications, including ones from Databricks, Microsoft, and LinkedIn.