Pedro David Espinoza

Pedro David Espinoza

San Francisco Bay Area
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    Notre Dame de Namur University

    Belmont, California, United States

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    Kansas City Metropolitan Area

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    Lima Province, Peru

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area

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    Palo Alto, California, United States

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    Miami, Florida, United States

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    Miami, Florida, United States

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    Miami, Florida, United States

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    Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

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    Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

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    San Francisco, California

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    Miami, Florida, United States

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    Austin, Texas Area

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    Lima Province, Peru

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    Cañete Province, Lima, Peru

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    Lima, Peru

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    Miami, Florida, United States

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    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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Education

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    University of California, Berkeley

    Activities and Societies: Coursework: statistics, probability, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, multivariable calculus, finance, mathematics, technology entrepreneurship, nutrition science, and operations research.

    InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, International Student Ministry, Cru, and Athletes In Action

  • Activities and Societies: Silicon Valley Innovation Academy, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

  • Activities and Societies: Startups, venture capital, entrepreneurship, AI and HBAP Startups

    Joint program with the Harvard School of Engineering, the Harvard School of Arts and Sciences, and the Harvard Business School.

  • Activities and Societies: Athletes in Action

  • Leadership Award Scholarship Recipient: 2013-2014, 2014-2015
    Jack Larson Entrepreneurship Scholarship Recipient: 2017
    Educational Opportunity Program: Sponsored Diverse Student
    California Alumni Association Scholar
    Class of 1955 Alumni Merit-Based Scholarship

Volunteer Experience

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    Vice Curator

    World Economic Forum

    - Present 3 years 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Global Shapers of Palo Alto Hub - Silicon Valley (Palo Alto, California). World Economic Forum

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    Director Board of Directors

    Silicon Valley Tech Academy

    - Present 3 years

    Science and Technology

    Board of Directors of Silicon Valley Tech Academy with other seasoned tech executives

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    Advisory Board Member & Investor

    1Flourish Capital

    - Present 3 years 3 months

    Science and Technology

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    Advisory Board Member

    Ad Astra Steam Media, LLC

    - Present 3 years 2 months

    Science and Technology

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    Steering Committee Member

    Connect Silicon Valley

    - Present 4 years 11 months

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    Member Of The Board Of Advisors

    Children Now

    - 3 years 6 months

    Children

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    Member Of The Board Of Advisors

    Plant With Purpose

    - 1 year 10 months

    Environment

Honors & Awards

  • Silicon Valley 40 Under 40 Presented by BMO

    Negocios Now

    Honored to be an awardee of the first Latino 40 under 40 list for Silicon Valley, celebrating Latina and Latino professionals for their exceptional achievements, innovative efforts, and substantial contributions to their communities.

  • 6th Best Book: Awardee Winner

    Hispanic Executive

    24 Books by Latinos That You Need to Read in 2024. Top 10 must-read book.

  • Valedictorian of the 30 Under 30 Presented by Goldman Sachs

    NextGen Collective: Hispanic Executive

  • NextGen Collective 30 Under 30 Honoree: Presented by Goldman Sachs

    Hispanic Executive: NextGen Collective

    NextGen collective is proud to present the 30 Under 30 honorees of 2023 by Goldman Sachs. Every leader has an origin story, and NextGen Collective is here to celebrate Latino success from every corner of the country. Rising stars, after all, need to start somewhere. Which brings us to the winners of the 2023 30 Under 30 award. Buoyed by their experiences and education and values, these thirty individuals are doing it all. They’re accomplishing great feats at their organizations, uplifting their…

    NextGen collective is proud to present the 30 Under 30 honorees of 2023 by Goldman Sachs. Every leader has an origin story, and NextGen Collective is here to celebrate Latino success from every corner of the country. Rising stars, after all, need to start somewhere. Which brings us to the winners of the 2023 30 Under 30 award. Buoyed by their experiences and education and values, these thirty individuals are doing it all. They’re accomplishing great feats at their organizations, uplifting their communities, serving on non-profit boards, making room at the table for others, and more. All while being unapologetically Latino. This is, indeed, a group everyone should have their eye on, so go ahead and read their profiles for some major inspiration. With such extraordinary beginnings, we can’t wait to see what the 2023 30 Under 30 winners will do tomorrow.

    300 nominations, of which only 30 get in, so it’s a 10% admittance rate.

  • LinkedIn Creator Accelerator Program on Technology & Innovation Awardee

    LinkedIn

    LinkedIn’s U.S. Creator Accelerator Program on technology & innovation. Selecting this latest class of our Creator Accelerator Program wasn’t easy. We received hundreds of incredible applications for 120 spots in this 6-week program. Our judges were amazed by the level of creativity and innovation — and the deep commitment to giving back — from all of the creators who applied. Starting in October, the 6-week incubator-style program will provide these 120 U.S. based creators coaching, a…

    LinkedIn’s U.S. Creator Accelerator Program on technology & innovation. Selecting this latest class of our Creator Accelerator Program wasn’t easy. We received hundreds of incredible applications for 120 spots in this 6-week program. Our judges were amazed by the level of creativity and innovation — and the deep commitment to giving back — from all of the creators who applied. Starting in October, the 6-week incubator-style program will provide these 120 U.S. based creators coaching, a built-in creator network, opportunities to be featured on LinkedIn channels, and a financial grant of up to $12,000 to help them share content, spark conversations, and build communities.

  • HITEC 100 Award: 2022-2023

    HITEC: Hispanic IT Executive Council

    Recognize in the 2023 edition of HITEC 100 Awards. HITEC is a premiere global executive leadership organization of senior business and technology executives who have built outstanding careers in the tech industry. HITEC’s vision is to accelerate the power and impact of Hispanic technology leaders, achieving lasting equity from the classroom to the boardroom.

    The HITEC 100 Awards features the 100 most influential global Hispanic executives in the technology industry. Since 2008, HITEC…

    Recognize in the 2023 edition of HITEC 100 Awards. HITEC is a premiere global executive leadership organization of senior business and technology executives who have built outstanding careers in the tech industry. HITEC’s vision is to accelerate the power and impact of Hispanic technology leaders, achieving lasting equity from the classroom to the boardroom.

    The HITEC 100 Awards features the 100 most influential global Hispanic executives in the technology industry. Since 2008, HITEC has compiled a comprehensive list featuring the top 100 most influential and notable Hispanic Professionals in the Technology Industry called the “HITEC 100”.

    Awardees represent all sectors of the technology industry, many are top leaders within the Fortune 500 companies. HITEC's Executive Leadership and Board of Directors is proud to recognize technology executives at the highest level for their accomplishments and impact in the ever-changing global landscape of technology.

  • HITEC 100: 2021-2022 Top 100 Hispanic Executive in the Technnology Industry

    HITEC: Hispanic IT Executive Council

    HITEC 100 in 2022. Awardees represent all sectors of the technology industry, many are top leaders
    within the Fortune 500 companies. HITEC's Executive Leadership and Board of
    Directors is proud to recognize technology executives at the highest level for their
    accomplishments and impact in the ever-changing global landscape of technology.

  • Top Under 40 Finance Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2021

    Tech Times

    Young entrepreneurs continue to take over the world! Under the age of 40, educated and with work experience as an employee, people launch their successful start-ups in various fields: from cosmetics manufacturing to super - modern robots production. But more often young entrepreneurs choose the field of finance to organize their own company. Combining cutting-edge technology with traditional and digital finance, startuppers create unique products to deal with major consumer issues. We have…

    Young entrepreneurs continue to take over the world! Under the age of 40, educated and with work experience as an employee, people launch their successful start-ups in various fields: from cosmetics manufacturing to super - modern robots production. But more often young entrepreneurs choose the field of finance to organize their own company. Combining cutting-edge technology with traditional and digital finance, startuppers create unique products to deal with major consumer issues. We have collected the top young entrepreneurs who launched their own projects in the field of finance and have already achieved significant success.

  • Amazon Bestseller #9 Human Resources Book

    Amazon Mexico

  • Amazon Mexico Bestseller #10 Workplace Culture

    Amazon (Mexico)

  • Bestseller #11 Amazon - Organizational Change

    Amazon Mexico

  • Silicon Valley Business Journal Latinx Business Leadership Honoree

    Silicon Valley Business Journal

    Congratulations! The Silicon Valley Business Journal has chosen you to be part of our Latinx Business Leadership program for 2021. We seek to recognize both outstanding Latino and Latina executives and business owners, successful Latinx-owned companies and corporations that have demonstrated a significant commitment to diversity.

  • Young Entrepreneurs To Watch in 2020

    Idea Mensch

    51 Young Global Entrepreneurs To Watch in 2020. We compiled a list of Young Entrepreneurs To Watch in 2020, we have no doubt we will be hearing a lot from them in the future.

  • Best Business Book Award Winner #1

    Latino International Book Awards

  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank #141 in Business & Organizational Learning

    Amazon

  • Scholarship for 2020 Harvard Business Analytics Program

    Harvard Business Analytics Program: Engineering School of Harvard

  • ACG Growth Awards Panelist

    ACG Silicon Valley

  • Leader Project Award Recipient

    Colegios Boston Cancun, Mexico

  • CEO Panelist

    San Francisco Chamber of Commerce

    SF Chamber hosted panel at Prezi. Spoke about the theme of “From Passion to Profession”. Honored to speak along Theo Ellington, Golden State Warriors, David Hooker, Prezi, Patti Silverman, SF MusicTech Summit, and Tom Gimbel, LaSalle Network.

  • Contra Costa College: Keynote Speaker

    John F. Kennedy University

    JFK University sponsored event at Contra Costa College to inspire the next generation of Bay Area leaders to be tenacious, disciplined, and audacious in their education.

  • Technology Entrepreneur Pitcher

    Berkeley Postdoctoral Entrepreneur Program

  • World IP Day Innovator

    United States Patent and Trademark Office

  • The UC Berkeley Winner: "I am a UC Entrepreneur"

    University of California

    https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/congratulations-our-uc-entrepreneur-luncheon-winners

  • Keynote Speaker for AIM San Jose

    San Jose City Hall: Youth Council

  • Jack Larson Entrepreneurship Award

    Berkeley Haas: Entrepreneurship

  • Mission Possible Entrepreneur

    WeWork San Jose

  • Hispanic Entrepreneur Pitcher

    California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Shark Tank

  • Peruvian Leader: The many voices of Peruvians living outside Peru

    President of The Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce

    "The many voices of Peruvians living outside Peru" book written by the President of the Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce of Long Island, New York. This book was given to the Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski at a convention in Manhattan.

  • Tech Entrepreneur Pitcher

    Manos Tech Ventures Summit

  • Panelist: Relationships & Friendships

    Calvary Temple Church

  • Dean Seed Fund Winner

    Berkeley Haas

    $5,000 for promising startups at Berkeley Haas

  • Internet Entrepreneur Pitcher

    Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit

  • Keynote Speaker: San Jose Citywide Youth Conference

    San Jose City Hall

  • Entrepreneur Panelist

    World Intellectual Property Organization: IP Support for Developing Economies

    United States Patent and Trademark Office.
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    Silicon Valley, California.

  • AIM Speaker

    City of San Jose: District 4 Youth Advisory Council

    At the Council, we want to help fellow youth gain a clearer understanding and pathways of success towards college and careers, recognizing that public schools may not be designed to be fully effective in preparing and guiding students. At this event, a select group of successful college students, working professionals, and community leaders will share useful insights and tips from their own experiences navigating higher education and the work world. Audience: 200 high school students.

  • ACG Silicon Valley Keynote Speaker

    Association for Corporate Growth Silicon Valley

    Distinguished Panelist at the Ericsson Headquarters in San Jose, CA.

  • Business Today Entrepreneur Finalist

    Business Today

  • Entrepreneur Speaker

    University ORT Uruguay: Department of Engineering

    Had the honor to inspire over 30 graduate students from Uruguay studying the Masters of Management in Technology Entrepreneurship. Speech was at the Stanford School of Engineering.

  • Featured Inventor

    Silicon Valley Leadership Group

  • Guest Speaker: Internet Entrepreneur

    University of San Andres: Postgraduate School of Management of Technology Services

    Had the privilege of motivating over 10 postgraduate students from Argentina studying the Masters of Technology Services. Speech was in Stanford University.

  • Social Entrepreneurship Speaker

    2015 Change Summit

    Had the honor of speaking to 50 overachievers about my core values: integrity, respect and honesty.

  • Latino Tech Entrepreneur

    Latino Built: Shining a light on Latino founders in tech

    http://www.latinobuilt.com/#/pedro-espinoza/

  • Under 30 Change-Maker

    Under 30 Changemakers: The Next Generation of Social Innovation

  • Internet Entrepreneur Speaker

    Latino Coder Summit: Hispanic Heritage Foundation

    Stanford University.

  • Guest Speaker: Entrepreneur Address

    UC Berkeley: Class of 1955: 60th Reunion

    Pedro Espinoza, Recipient of the Class of 1955 Alumni Scholarship.
    10 minute speech in regards to Pedro's success, cosmopolitan background, entrepreneurial leadership and global impact at the age of 20.

  • Student Leader Speaker

    Cal Alumni Association

    Had the opportunity to speak about my 2014 leadership achievements to over 400 Cal alumni, donors and students.

  • Leadership Scholarship 2013-2015

    Cal Alumni Association

    Acceptance rate: 5%
    With more than 13,000 students applying and only 685 receiving the scholarship.

    Established in 1934, The Leadership Award is a merit-based scholarship that recognizes students at UC Berkeley who demonstrate innovative, initiative-driven leadership impacting their academic, work, and community environments. Students compete for the scholarship every year, ensuring a diverse and dynamic annual cohort of leaders whose work is relevant and newly inspiring.

  • National Tennis Inter-Clubs: Champion

    Peruvian Tennis Federation

    Won the national championships with the Jockey Club in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013.
    Played doubles with Juan Pablo Varillas #655 ATP.

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