Ana Valdes

Ana Valdes has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Ana is currently a Co-Founder at The Standard, a DeFi infrastructure protocol. Prior to this, Ana worked as Chief Operating Officer at Vaultoro, a fintech start-up focused on digitizing assets. Ana also served as a Compliance Officer, Head of Operations, and Business Development and Project Manager at Vaultoro. Additionally, Ana worked as the Head of E-commerce at FrontRowSociety, a fashion brand. Ana has also worked as a Corporate English Language Trainer/Consultant and an English Second Language Teacher in various organizations. Ana's earlier roles include Export Manager at Boticalia Red, Graduate Management Trainee at Firmdale Hotels PLC, and an Internship at Concorde Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Villas Dalí.

Ana Valdes has a diverse education history. In 2005, they attended the University of Wolverhampton, where they pursued a degree, although the specific field of study is not mentioned. In 2006, Ana attended the IHTTI School of Hotel Management. Following this, in 2008, they participated in the Chinese Language and Culture Program at Zhejiang University. In 2010, Ana completed the Executive Program at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

In addition to their formal education, Ana Valdes has obtained several certifications. In October 2022, they completed a course on Women and Leadership at the European Business University of Luxembourg. In July 2020, Ana was part of the Future VC 2020 Cohort, which suggests their involvement in venture capital education. Moreover, they hold a certification as a Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS) from ManchesterCF Financial Intelligence.