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Venture Partner, NEA - Board Director - C-Level

Tune in to hear Elena Gomez, CFO of Toast on CNBC She’s a remarkable business leader and role model for so many. #hispanicheritagemonth2023 Toast Salesforce Zendesk

Mark Montgomery

Founder & CEO of KYield. Pioneer in Artificial Intelligence, Data Physics and Knowledge Engineering.

9mo

After 15 years in NM, I think it's even more important to bring opportunity to regional hispanic economies. NM bounces along the bottom of socioeconomic outcomes in the U.S. in part due to toxic political policies that exploits the community and traps them in government dependencies, and in part due to a bias in business and investment. As long as a business provides strong governance, and protects against the negative influence in the state government culture, the overall advantages in NM for many companies far outweigh the disadvantages. For example, the terrible NM gross receipts tax doesn't apply to exports, and since the NM population is relatively small, with no F500 companies based here, many businesses don't have customers in NM -- all exports. Low natural risks, affordable, some locations have low crime, and good universities, plus it's not difficult to recruit people to live in NM today. Climate is very good, outdoor rec is exceptional - ABQ and SF are closer to Sam Juan Mts in Co than Denver or Phoenix, art and food are legendary. What has bothered me most is that if we had more business investment in NM, I think it would be relatively easy to improve the business environment and socioeconomic outcomes.

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Josh Roben

Contracts Administrator at City of Berkeley

9mo

That was a great message that our girls will definitely value and take pride in their heritage.

Michael Koved, Ph.D.

President, Advanced Analytics ● Wharton, Senior Fellow, Lecturer, UC Berkeley ● Analytics and Data Science Expert ● Insights | Strategy | Results

9mo

Elena, you are so accomplished. Congratulations on the influence, success and impact you’ve had.

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Howie Avery

Chief Development Officer/Vice Dean for Development and Alumni Relations at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

9mo

Outstanding role model for so many and exceptional leader. And we're significantly benefitting from your board leadership at Berkeley Haas!

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Debra Chrapaty

Chief Technology Officer, Toast

9mo

An inspiring leader and role model in every way! So lucky to have you at Toast

Rachel Haley

I like to write things.

9mo

Elena Gomez - you have been an amazing role model to me since 2013 and our days at Salesforce. Thank you for continuing to shine so bright for all women. <3

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David Williams

Founder & CEO | B2B & B2C SaaS Software Executive | CPO, SVP & GM

9mo

Representation matters and you're an impressive role model. Congrats on the interview, Elena, and thank you for showing more people what's possible.

Elena Gomez it has been amazing to see how your star has continued to ascend, and pave the way for so many Latinas!

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Rachel Yaeger

Vice President, Talent Acquisition

9mo

Love seeing this Elena Gomez - but typical you just being a badass ;)

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