Jose Gedeon

Jose V. Gedeon is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cobre, a fintech company based in Colombia that specializes in corporate treasury solutions. Founded in 2020, Cobre aims to streamline and automate financial operations for businesses in Latin America, enabling them to centralize their payment processes and improve efficiency in managing their finances.

Professional Background

Before establishing Cobre, Gedeon held significant roles in various organizations:

• Director of Finance at OYO Rooms: He worked on restructuring and profitability strategies within the company.
• Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company: Here, he focused on scaling operations for venture capital clients in Latin America, contributing to significant investment deals and growth strategies for startups.
• Co-Founder of Tracker: This startup aimed to optimize driving for ride-hailing services using data analytics.

Gedeon is a graduate of The Wharton School, where he was recognized on the Dean's List for his academic achievements. He is fluent in English and Spanish, and has professional proficiency in Portuguese.

Cobre's Mission and Achievements

Under Gedeon's leadership, Cobre has experienced rapid growth, recently raising $35 million in Series B funding to enhance its product offerings and expand its market presence. The platform is designed to facilitate real-time payments and improve the financial operations of companies by integrating directly with banking systems, thus addressing the complexities of payment orchestration and reconciliation in a traditionally outdated financial infrastructure in Latin America.1234

Gedeon emphasizes the importance of technology in transforming financial processes, stating that Cobre's mission is to simplify money movement for businesses, allowing them to focus on growth rather than administrative tasks related to payments.4