Soleio ​

Soleio Cuervo is a prominent figure in the tech and design industry, known for his significant contributions as a designer and investor. He served as a Managing Partner at Combine, a seed-stage, design-led venture fund, from August 2016 to April 2021. Combine focused on investing in design-forward startups and was based in the San Francisco Bay Area.13

Before his role at Combine, Soleio was deeply involved in the early design efforts at Facebook, where he worked from October 2005 to November 2011. At Facebook, he was instrumental in designing core products and features, including the Like button and commenting systems. He also led the design for Groups, Chat, and the original release of Messenger.134 Following his time at Facebook, Soleio joined Dropbox, where he was the head of design and played a crucial role in expanding the design team and supporting product and recruitment efforts.12

Soleio has also been an investor and advisor for companies like Figma, where he supported their early product and go-to-market strategies.13 His work has been recognized for its impact on the design landscape in Silicon Valley, and he continues to influence the tech world through his investments and advisory roles.23