Steven Lavado

Chief Innovation Officer - VC Investment - Venture Building - Board Advisor
Summary
Steven Lavado is a seasoned entrepreneur and innovation expert who has successfully co-founded and scaled two digital startups with revenues of up to $15 million. Currently serving as the Chief Innovation Officer of Enfoca - a leading investment firm, Steven is responsible for driving the practice of venture building, propelling a new investment strategy focused on tech and early-stage ventures, and fostering digital transformation, innovation, and analytics.
Steven's impressive educational background includes studying ACE/AMP at Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management, Innovation and Digital Transformation at IMD Business School, and Transforming Customer Experience at Harvard Business School. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the prestigious Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.
Throughout his professional career, Steven has held various leadership roles in different industries, including Head of Enfoca Ventures at Enfoca, Director of Experience Design and Customer Strategy at Rimac Seguros y Reaseguros, and President of Digital Products' CoP at Grupo Intercorp. He also co-founded Cholowok and led the transformation processes for organizations in LatAm region.
Steven's professional experience and expertise encompass several fields, including venture building, innovation, digital transformation, strategy, analytics, marketing, sales planning, and HR. With a proven track record of successfully scaling startups and leading digital transformation initiatives, Steven is a valuable asset to any organization in need of innovative and strategic leadership.