Santiago Suarez

Santiago Suarez is a prominent figure in the fintech industry, currently serving as a Mentor at Latitud since January 2021. He is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Addi, a "Buy Now Pay Later" solution, which has gained significant traction in the Latin American market, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his leadership, Addi has secured over 500,000 customers and partnered with major retailers like Nike and Apple, raising $340 million to support its growth and expansion into Brazil and Mexico.12

Suarez's professional background includes various roles in finance and strategy, such as being a part-time partner at Y Combinator, VP of Strategy at Lending Club, and working at J.P. Morgan in product development and strategy positions. He has also served as a board member for T-REX Group, Inc. and worked as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company.13

He holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from Yale University, reflecting a strong academic foundation that complements his extensive professional experience in the startup ecosystem.