Sandy Gómez

Sandy Gómez is a dedicated leader in fostering and strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Venezuela and Latin America. As Co-Director of Founder Institute Caracas and EmprendeTECH Lead Project Coordinator at IESA, she actively builds programs and initiatives to support early-stage tech startups, guiding them from ideation to funding and growth. Her work specifically focuses on creating opportunities and promoting women's participation in finance and entrepreneurship. connectamericas+2

As a Managing Partner at Arca Análisis Económico, Sandy specializes in business valuation services for startups and small businesses. She helps these companies articulate their financial narratives to attract cofounders, secure capital, and identify growth opportunities, demonstrating expertise in various sectors including food and beverages, social networking, and edtech. connectamericas+2

With a strong academic background in Economics from Universidad de Carabobo and a Master's in Finance from IESA, Sandy leverages her expertise as a Guest Professor at IESA. She teaches corporate finance and fundraising, sharing her knowledge and practical experience with postgraduate students and executive education participants. edu