Claudia Valladares Olaizola

Claudia Valladares Olaizola is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader with extensive experience in social impact and financial inclusion. As the Co-founder and CEO of Impact Hub Caracas since October 2013, Claudia has been instrumental in establishing a thriving community for innovators and social entrepreneurs. Claudia also co-founded [Las] 100 Protagonistas, focusing on gender equity and women’s empowerment, and serves as Chapter Ambassador for Technovation Girls Venezuela, which empowers adolescent girls through technology education. Claudia's background includes significant roles in microfinance at Banesco Banco Universal and experience in sales and trading at Citigroup. Claudia holds several advanced degrees, including an MBA and a Master's in Finance, and has completed multiple leadership programs at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School and INSEAD.