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    Luis Arbulu

    Venture Capitalist and Entrepreneur

    Luis Daniel Arbulu is a prominent venture capitalist and entrepreneur with extensive experience in the technology and investment sectors. Here's an overview of his professional background:

    Current Roles

    Luis Daniel Arbulu currently holds the following positions:

    • Venture Capitalist at Sunna Ventures, a climate technology-focused venture capital firm he recently founded.2
    • Partner and investor at Salkantay Ventures since January 2018.1

    Previous Experience

    Entrepreneurship and Leadership:

    • Founding CEO of Xertica, a digital transformation consulting company he established in June 2016.1
    • Managing Director at Hattery from 2011 to 2015, which was later acquired by 1776.1

    Google:

    Arbulu spent 6 years at Google (2005-2011) in various roles, including:

    • Business Development lead for Comparison Ads/Vertical Search products
    • Product Manager for Google's political and electoral information initiatives
    • Lead of Google.org investment efforts in energy and efficiency
    • CFO and Chief Investment Officer for Google Foundation1

    Entrepreneurship Recognition

    • Selected as an Endeavor entrepreneur in 2017.1
    • Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum from 2013 to 2018.1

    Education and Affiliations

    • Wharton alumnus.3
    • Fulbright Scholar.3

    Investment Focus

    Arbulu has shown interest in a wide range of technology sectors, including:

    • Cloud infrastructure and services
    • Big data
    • Mobile technologies
    • Security
    • Energy management
    • UI/UX
    • Content delivery
    • Gaming platforms
    • Social media
    • Connected healthcare1

    Luis Daniel Arbulu's extensive experience in both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, combined with his focus on climate technology and digital transformation, positions him as a significant figure in the venture capital landscape, particularly in Latin America.

    Highlights

    Jun 8 · TechCrunch
    Connected-Car Startup Vinli Raises $6.5M From Samsung, Cox Automotive, And More - TechCrunch
    Jun 8 · Business Wire
    Vinli Raises $6.5 Million in Series A Funding - Business Wire

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    Experience

    Venture Capitalist at Salkantay Ventures, Partner and Investor (since January 2018)
    Founding CEO at Xertica; Investor and Director at various companies such as EyeVerify, Vinli, and Cognitive Networks

    Education

    MBA in Finance, Management from The Wharton School (2002-2004); BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Kansas (1993-1997)

    Location

    San Francisco Bay Area