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Joseph Norena
Chief Operating Officer at Builder.ai
Joseph Norena is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Builder.ai, a low-code/no-code AI startup that helps businesses develop custom software without requiring coding expertise.12 He joined Builder.ai as its first-ever COO, bringing extensive experience from the financial services industry.1
Professional Background
Prior to joining Builder.ai, Norena held several high-profile positions:
- Managing Director and COO at HSBC in London and New York2
- Head of Trading Execution at Bridgewater Associates2
- Partner and President of Vinya Capital, LLP, a global macro hedge fund2
- Various roles at Deutsche Bank, including Global COO, Global FX Cash Trading Head, and European Regional Trading Head2
Education and Achievements
Norena graduated from St. John's University with a degree in Finance and later attended Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program in 2004.2 His career spans over 20 years as a Managing Director in major financial institutions, where he has held roles such as Global Head of Digital businesses, Global and Regional COO, and Global FX Trading Head.2
Current Role and Perspective
At Builder.ai, Norena is part of the executive team driving the company's growth and innovation in the software development space. He has expressed enthusiasm for the company's mission, stating, "A lot of people have ideas. But it's the ones who executed, who are successful and true entrepreneurs. It's about taking that idea and making it real. It's all about execution."3
Norena's LinkedIn username is indeed joenorena, as mentioned in the query.4
