Sebastian Siachoque
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Entrepreneur, Product Manager
Bogota D.C., Colombia
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- SCo-FounderStatua Rota Brewery2013 - 2021 (8 years 1 month)Sourced $100K of business start-up capital by leveraging entrepreneurial expertise and corporate relationships. Devised pragmatic business growth strategies, strategic corporate planning, fundraising Chaired committees helped with and participated in committees. ● Generated $1M revenue growth by co-creating and implementing strategic business and market penetration plans. ● Recognized for exceptional business growth and success in special features in New York Times and other prominent publications. Co-Founder, Director of Business Development, SBX Capital, Bogota ● Evaluated potential businesses, selecting 3 for investment, achieving an ROI of 230% with six-year exit. Capital Markets Analyst, SNL Financial, Charlottesville, V
Founder and DirectorTuProyecto2013 - Current (12 years 4 months)Led multidisciplinary teams through the product development lifecycle, providing cloud-based solutions to various corporate clients. Build long-term partnerships, secure custom deals with diverse business associations, angel investment clubs, startups, and government agencies. Pioneer and introduce over eight nationwide startup programs to secure US$25M+ in investment. ● Founded and bootstrapped the company, initially as a Crowdfunding platform and then pivoted to a SAAS for startup programs. ● Drove business growth with US$1M+ contract portfolio and 500K+ users within three years of company inception. ● Collaborate with tech team to brainstorm robust and bespoke innovative solutions tailored to clients' cloud service needs f- ADirectorAthletic de Colombia2011 - 2013 (2 years 1 month)Spearheaded formulation and adoption of corporate strategies to expedite all aspects of corporate growth, including digital transformation, improving data-driven management methods, and boosting financial results. Directed regional retail operations in Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela. Restructured and enhanced distribution channels across 12 cities, 35 stores, and 40 distributors in Colombia. Supervised and guided growth of workforce from 135 to 300 personnel. ● Grew annual revenue from US$6M to US $15M, realized 15% profit, and cut debt by 35% by strategizing, implementing, and reviewing quarterly/annual growth plans. ● Won contract with the world's largest producer of fitness products and elevated value chain. ● Triggered 1
- AHead of Finance and International BusinessAthletic de Colombia2007 - 2010 (3 years 1 month)Headed impactful negotiations with key suppliers and stakeholders to streamline procurement operations and secure best prices and payment terms. Regulated and produced reports detailing operational statuses across Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela. Managed daily tasks of 11 personnel. ● Instrumental in leading negotiations with banks to slash debt by 35% and restructuring US$4M debt. ● Improved bottom line and cash flow through the reduction of interest rates.
- SCapital Markets AnalystSNL FinancialJan 2005 - Jan 2006 (1 year 1 month)
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- PCertificate public Remote experienceProduct SchoolAug 2021 - Nov 2021 (4 months)- Product Manager Certificate
- HExecutive Education ProgramHarvard Business SchoolApr 2019 - May 2019 (2 months)
- Executive Education Program public Remote experienceMITMay 2018 - Aug 2018 (4 months)
- Alta Dirección en Gestión y LiderazgoUniversidad de los AndesJan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year 1 month)
- Bachelor of Business Administration Business AdministrationJames Madison University
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- RReceived various grants and awards including: PiensaTic from the Bogota City Government, Stripe Atlas