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Sofia Gancedo

Sofia Gancedo

New York,NY

Summary

Results-driven business professional prepared for high-impact roles. Extensive experience in shaping business strategies and fostering innovation through technology. Strong focus on capital raising, financial planning and business rollout.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Professor in Fintech (MBA)

Unversidad De San Andres
08.2022 - Current
  • Achieved highest student signup in MBA, with a record 80 students registered in the course
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
  • Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
  • Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.

Cofounder and COO

Bricksave
03.2018 - 03.2025
  • Created and managed the first and largest 100% digital real estate crowdfunding platform in Latin America- allowing small investors to access US residential real estate- with more than 30k users from 32 countries and $50 MM invested through the platform.
  • Raised more than $8 MM for the company's operation and regional growth from relevant industry players, including VCs and family offices.
  • Developed a strong network of investors, clients and industry leaders both in finance, real estate and fintech.
  • Enhanced investor relations and secured funding by delivering compelling presentations and detailed financial reports.
  • Led the acquisition of two regulated companies to accelerate market penetration in new markets.
  • Managed budgets and financial forecasting to ensure fiscal responsibility and maintain profit margins.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Achieved significant cost savings by re-negotiating contracts and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Evaluated market trends to identify emerging opportunities in investors markets including regulatory aspects.
  • Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
  • Evaluated investment opportunities in a thorough market research analysis in the residential real estate market.
  • Grew the customer base through targeted outreach and networking events.
  • Participated in conferences and press releases and industry roundtables
  • Oversaw financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maintaining profitability during periods of economic uncertainty.
  • Oversaw talent acquisition efforts, building a diverse team of international skilled professionals who contributed significantly to the company''s success (London, Bogota,New York, Uruguay and Argentina).
  • Oversaw and approved the development of marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Facilitated entry into international markets, adapting products to meet diverse customer needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Universidad De San Andres
Buenos Aires, Argentina

MBA - Economics And Business

ESEADE
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Skills

  • Capital fundraising expertise
  • Networking
  • Investor relations
  • Strategic business planning
  • Financial management
  • Risk assessment
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Project management
  • Portfolio management
  • Media relationship
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving
  • Client relationship building

Accomplishments

  • Directed the company from its foundation to a value of $72 MM in 8 years.
  • Managed a team of 35 staff members from different jurisdictions and a strong organizational culture.
  • Raised more than $8 MM in capital.
  • Developed a plan to cut burn rate by 50% relocating team and structure with precise cash flow analysis and budget constraint.
  • Participated in network events representing the company and was awarded more than 10 times globally.
  • Led media strategy contributing to byline articles in financial education to international media, including articles in Forbes, CNN, Bloomberg, among others.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Full Professional
French
Full Professional

Awards


Web Summit Top Women Changing Technology (2018)

Top 10 Women Leaders in Latin America by Endeavor (2022)

Endeavor Scaleup (2023)
World Economic Forum Financial Inclusion Roundtable representing Latin America (2021) 

Cambridge University Fintech Roundtable(2022)

Globant Woman Entrepreneur Award Winner (2021)
W20 (G20) roundtable for Financial Inclusion(2019)

Finalist WeXchange Microsoft and IDB Pitch competition STEM Woman of Latin America (2019)

Among the 12 women chosen to contribute to the proposal in Digital Inclusion presented to

G20 in 2018

CityWealth, Deutsche Bank Power Women Awards Fintech Woman of the Year 2025,New York

Top 20 Alternative Finance Companies by Statista, CNBC (2023/2024)






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Work Preference

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Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Timeline

Professor in Fintech (MBA)

Unversidad De San Andres
08.2022 - Current

Cofounder and COO

Bricksave
03.2018 - 03.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Universidad De San Andres

MBA - Economics And Business

ESEADE

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