Santiago Zavala is Global Managing Partner at 500 Global. He leads the firm’s thematic fund investing across Latin America, oversees 500 Global’s internal technology team (data, product, and IT), and plays a key role in bridging 500 Global’s international platform with Silicon Valley through the firm’s Silicon Valley Takeover initiative. Since joining 500 Global in 2011, Santiago has participated in more than 300 investments across the region. His portfolio includes leading companies such as Clip, 99 Minutos, Konfío, Baubap, and Conekta. Collectively