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Sergio Marrero
Managing Director at Blue Ridge Labs@Robin Hood and Founder of Rebel One - RBL1
Sergio Marrero is the Managing Director of Blue Ridge Labs at Robin Hood, a prominent innovation lab focused on developing early-stage social tech ventures aimed at alleviating poverty. He has held this position since July 2022 and is based in New York City.
Professional Background
Marrero has a diverse professional history, including significant roles in entrepreneurship and venture capital. Prior to joining Robin Hood, he was the Founder of Rebel One, a venture fund and community focused on supporting underrepresented founders. He also served as the Head of the George Shultz Innovation Fund at the University of Chicago and has experience as a General Partner and Co-Founder of Stat Zero.
His earlier career includes positions as a strategist at frog, CEO of Caila, and various roles in consulting and venture capital, including at Gotham Ventures and Deloitte Consulting. Marrero's educational background includes degrees from Harvard Business School and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, as well as a Bachelor's degree from Northeastern University.
Current Role
At Blue Ridge Labs, Marrero leads initiatives to support and scale innovative solutions that address social challenges. The lab has a history of transforming ideas into impactful organizations, having merged with Robin Hood in 2015 to enhance its reach and effectiveness in combating poverty.123