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Juan Ardila

@juanardila

Corporate innovation strategist blending CVC rigor and startup intelligence to build measurable growth.

Colombia
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I’m a business strategist focused on corporate innovation and venture-style execution, with 3+ years spanning corporate venture capital, YC-backed startups, and global B2B market intelligence for top financial institutions. I bring EY-trained analytical rigor and deep startup ecosystem exposure to every deal, framework, and stakeholder conversation.

In my current role as an Open Innovation Specialist, I manage a CVC fund with active investments across LATAM and the US—leading deal flow tracking, due diligence coordination, and portfolio performance reporting. I also orchestrate 20+ simultaneous innovation projects, connecting corporate strategy with startup solutions, university R&D, and SME partnerships to deliver disruptive, measurable outcomes.

Previously, as a Corporate Innovation Analyst (promoted from), I delivered expert network and market research projects for JPMorgan, HSBC, and Robinhood, translating complex briefs into actionable intelligence with consistently high satisfaction. Earlier, at Payflow (YC S21), I led operations and finance work by managing collections for 250+ B2B clients and negotiating fintech partnerships that generated ~COP 96M (~$23K USD) in annual savings.

Across my work, I partner with C-suite and senior stakeholders to identify strategic whitespace and build scalable innovation deployment frameworks. I’m also an AI-native operator (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) with advanced tools support (Excel, Power BI, Monday.com, G-Suite, Notion), and I’ve strengthened my leadership through TECHO Colombia, where I co-coordinated a 20-person volunteer team supporting 300+ residents in Bogotá.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Open Innovation Specialist

Alianza Team

Sep 2025 - Present (9 months)

Managed a CVC fund with active international startup investments across LATAM and the US, leading deal flow tracking, due diligence coordination, and portfolio performance reporting. Orchestrated 20+ simultaneous innovation projects and represented the company at 5+ VC/innovation events to expand the external pipeline.

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Current

Client Delivery Analyst

NewtonX

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year)

Delivered B2B market research and expert network projects for JPMorgan, HSBC, and Robinhood to inform go-to-market, investment, and product strategy decisions. Managed full project lifecycle from scoping to expert recruitment and delivery, translating research briefs into actionable intelligence for senior stakeholders.

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Operations & Finance Associate

Payflow

Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 (7 months)

Led a 3-person team managing debt collection operations for 250+ B2B clients across Colombia and Peru, negotiating fintech partnerships that generated ~COP 96M (~$23K USD) in annual savings. Owned P&L reconciliation, budgets, and accounting records, earning 2 global recognition awards for cross-regional excellence.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Zetta Ventures

Bootcamp: How to Invest in Startups, Venture Investing

2024 - 2024

Completed the How to Invest in Startups bootcamp in Nov 2024.

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Universidad de Los Andes

Course: Strategic Pricing for LT Value, Strategic Pricing

2022 - 2022

Completed coursework in strategic pricing for long-term value (LT Value) during Jul–Aug 2022.

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Universidad de Los Andes

Course: Managing Cultural & Creative Industries, Cultural & Creative Industries

2022 - 2022

Completed coursework in Managing Cultural & Creative Industries during Jul–Aug 2022.

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Universidad de Los Andes

B.A. Business Administration, Business Administration

2019 - 2022

Grade: 4.1 / 5.0

B.A. in Business Administration at Universidad de Los Andes (GPA 4.1/5.0).

CC

Center of English Studies (CES)

Advanced English Certificate, English Language

2018 - 2018

Completed the Da Vinci Advanced English Certificate (Aug–Dec 2018) in Toronto.

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Colegio Italiano Leonardo da Vinci

International Baccalaureate, Languages & Literature

2003 - 2018

Completed the International Baccalaureate with Languages & Literature as the focus area (as listed).

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Availability

Open to opportunities

Location

Colombia

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Salary expectations

50k-80k USD

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