Andy Vargas-Hernandez

Andy Vargas-Hernandez is a first-generation Mexican-American and college graduate who has actively worked to bridge socioeconomic divides and empower communities, particularly through his involvement with No Border Ventures, which focuses on underserved regions like the Southwest and Latin America. His personal background and professional endeavors reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the venture capital space. stmarytx+3

Andy possesses extensive experience in finance and technology, having held roles in investment banking at UBS, capital markets at Marathon Petroleum and Andeavor, treasury operations at Amazon, and global deal strategy at Amazon Web Services (AWS). He has negotiated significant tech financings and worked on AI/ML and cloud infrastructure projects, demonstrating a robust understanding of both traditional finance and cutting-edge technology. stmarytx+2

As the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of No Border Ventures, Andy is a dedicated early-stage venture capitalist. He leverages his background and network to identify and support resilient founders in the Southwestern + Mountain USA and Latin America, with a focus on pre-seed and seed investments in sectors such as SaaS, Fintech, Cleantech, and Healthtech. His firm emphasizes ethical investing and aims to be a primary resource for founders in these regions. noborderventures+3

Andy has a strong interest in renewable energy, demonstrated through his past role in trading renewable energy and emissions markets at Andeavor and his current position on the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council for The City of El Paso Texas. This consistent focus highlights his commitment to sustainable and clean energy solutions. stmarytx