Alberto Padilla Rivera

Alberto Padilla-Rivera is a Senior Vice President and Head of Insight IGNITE at Insight Partners, a global venture capital and private equity firm that invests in high-growth technology and software companies.34 In his role, he helps C-level executives navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape.3

Professional Background

Alberto joined Insight Partners in 2019.3 As the Head of Insight IGNITE, he is responsible for building connections between Insight, their portfolio of software companies, and enterprise leaders in the Global 2000s.1 Insight IGNITE provides enterprise tech executives with exclusive access to investment and market perspectives, as well as a network of peers driving digital change.1

Initiatives and Partnerships

Under Alberto's leadership, Insight IGNITE has formed strategic partnerships to promote diversity and inclusion in the technology sector. A notable example is the recent partnership with the T200 Foundation, which aims to elevate women executives and C-suite leaders in technology.1 This collaboration provides T200 members with access to Insight's executives, investment theses, and enterprise-ready portfolio through exclusive events and programming.1

Advocacy and Community Involvement

Alberto is actively involved in promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion in the finance and technology sectors. He is a co-founder and co-chair of Out Investors, a network for LGBTQ+ investment professionals.2 He has also been a speaker at EUROUT, Europe's leading LGBTQ+ business conference.5

Expertise

With his position at Insight Partners, Alberto brings a unique set of perspectives to enterprise and government leaders looking to drive digital change. He leverages access to over 500 portfolio companies, their founders, and a network of 2,000+ enterprise executives to provide strategic insights and foster meaningful connections in the technology industry.1