Fernanda Sesto

Fernanda Sesto is a dedicated investor in immigrant founders, leveraging her own experience as an immigrant from Uruguay to the United States. At Unshackled Ventures, she focuses on sourcing and due diligence for pre-seed investments, actively working to support and empower the immigrant entrepreneurial community. She co-leads programs like U-Labs to provide structure, mentorship, and community for technical immigrant founders. fernandasesto+3

With a strong background in both computer science and business analytics, Fernanda bridges technical expertise with financial insight. She began her career as a Junior Quality Engineer at Abstracta Inc. at a young age, gaining hands-on experience in software testing. This early exposure to the tech world, combined with her academic pursuits, has shaped her understanding of the industry and her commitment to fostering diversity and innovation. unshackledvc+2

Fernanda is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech and venture capital ecosystems. She has actively launched initiatives to diversify the entrepreneurial landscape, including founding the non-profit Computer Scientists in Action, and hosting The LatAm Venture Capital Podcast to make venture education more accessible. Her work at the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation further highlights her dedication to community building and supporting underrepresented voices. medium+3