Julio Fredes

Julio Fredes is a seasoned finance professional and technology entrepreneur with extensive experience in shareholder communications and investments. As the Co-Founder of Say since May 2017, Julio has played a pivotal role in developing a technology platform aimed at enhancing shareholder engagement and transparency, culminating in the company's acquisition by Robinhood Markets, Inc. Julio's background includes serving as Senior Manager of Finance & Strategy at Robinhood from September 2021 to October 2022, and as Vice President of Private Investments at Jacobs Asset Management, LLC, where a focus was placed on long-term investments in financial services. Prior experience includes roles at Barclays and Goldman Sachs, primarily concentrating on investment banking, M&A, and capital markets within the financial institutions sector. Julio holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, specializing in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, from Princeton University.