Juan Arango
Managing Director
Springville,Utah
Summary
Dynamic leader in strategic growth and partnerships with over 13 years of expertise in corporate development, venture capital, and business strategy. Renowned for cultivating high-value networks, designing scalable frameworks, and driving significant growth and impact. Demonstrated history of originating over 2,100 deals, securing more than $430M in capital, and developing globally recognized investment frameworks. Proficient in aligning people, processes, and opportunities to foster sustainable growth across diverse industries, with bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Exit Ventures VC
01.2025 - Current
- Lead growth and partnership strategy, sourcing and evaluating 300+ opportunities annually across cleantech, industrial, and tech sectors.
- Built corporate partnerships with Fortune 500 firms to align startups with acquisition and growth pathways.
- Structured investment theses and co-investments to accelerate strategic exits and market expansion.
Executive Director
Keiretsu Forum – Angel Investment Network
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Originated and syndicated 2,100+ deals, coaching 700+ founders and facilitating $430M+ in capital raised.
- Created and chaired the largest Cleantech Investment Committee in the U.S. angel ecosystem, mobilizing corporates, investors, and startups.
- Designed a globally recognized due diligence framework, applied in 247+ transactions and adopted by investor groups worldwide.
- Built partnerships with 91+ angel networks and global investors, scaling deal quality and geographic reach.
Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder
Recurrence, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Secured early funding and scaled a SaaS product platform, managing partnerships and daily operations.
- Positioned company for acquisition, completed in 2021 by Almas Insight.
International Sales Manager
Devir U.S., LLC
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Expanded LATAM operations, achieving 46% annual revenue growth.
- Managed 120+ accounts across 8 countries, negotiating international distribution and growth strategies.
Management Consultant
Intorno Consultores
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Developed municipal economic development strategies and trained corporate sales forces.
Education
MBA - Finance
Seattle University
SeattleMaster of Science - Finance
Seattle University
Seattle, WABBA - International Business
Universidad EAFIT
Skills
- Business growth strategies
- Deal origination and sourcing
- Investment analysis and valuation
- Thorough due diligence
- Value creation initiatives
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process optimization
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Originated 2,100+ deals and facilitated $430M+ in startup capital formation.
- Built and scaled a due diligence framework now adopted globally across investor networks.
- Founded and led the largest angel-led Cleantech Investment Committee in the U.S.
- Designed strategic alignment initiatives for Fortune 500 consortiums (Proban, Fyffes, Turbana, Maersk).
- Served as base consultant for the City of Medellín’s 2020 Strategic Plan for Business Development.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Innovation, economic development, sustainability, Rugby, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Timeline
Managing Director
Exit Ventures VC
01.2025 - Current
Executive Director
Keiretsu Forum – Angel Investment Network
01.2015 - 01.2025
Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder
Recurrence, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
International Sales Manager
Devir U.S., LLC
01.2006 - 01.2012
Management Consultant
Intorno Consultores
01.2005 - 01.2006
MBA - Finance
Seattle University
Master of Science - Finance
Seattle University
BBA - International Business
Universidad EAFIT
Hobbies and Interests
Innovation, economic development, sustainability, Rugby, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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