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Pablo Pereira Balestra

Pablo Pereira Balestra

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    It's 2025—Excel is outdated. Improve your financial decision-making with ease, immediacy, and independence.

  • Education

    • Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

      2021 - 2021
      Nasdaq Milestone Makers

      Based on the work carried out by our cohort, aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, focused on goal #10 Reduce Inequality. We proudly celebrate being recognized as Mileston Makers by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center.

    • Universidad ORT Uruguay

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General

      The Master in Business Administration - MBA of the ORT Uruguay University trains leaders with an entrepreneurial vocation who transform their organizations and society. It prioritizes learning practical concepts combined with the professional skills for their implementation. According to international rankings, it is accredited by the AMBA and is the first MBA in the country.

    • Universidad de Montevideo

      2006 - 2012
      Engineer's degree Computer Systems, Networking and Telecommunications

      Activities and Societies: Voluntariado de la Universidad de Montevideo (VUM), Club de Aventureros, miembro de la rama de IEEE

    • Harvard Medical School

      2021 - 2021
      HMX Fundamentals online certificate prog. - Pharmacology Immunology Biochemistry Genetics Physiology

      HMX Fundamentals is a 10-week online program from Harvard Medical School.Certificate of Achievement in Pharmacology, Immunology, Biochemistry, and Genetics.Certificate of Completion in Physiology.

    • Montana State University-Bozeman

      2009 - 2010
      Undergraduate ECE

      Activities and Societies: RHA Floor Vice President, Global Culture Club, International Business Club, J-Board Member US Department of State Undergraduate Exchange Program Scholarship

    • Universidad ORT Uruguay

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Technology & Innovation Management Business Administration and Management, General

      The Master proposed tools, knowledge, concepts, and abilities to develop a new perspective in managing and directing technology-based companies. It facilitates the understanding and analysis of the current state of ICT companies, their technological level, their strategic potential, and their opportunities and directions in international markets.

  • Experience

    • Computers Unlimited

      Oct 2009 - May 2010
      Intern

      Junior Programmer

    • IBM

      Sept 2011 - Apr 2014

      • IBM Sales Team Leader for System x (Uruguay and Paraguay)

        Nov 2011 - Apr 2014

      • IBM Technical Sales Specialist (pre-sales)

        Sept 2011 - Nov 2011

    • Interamericana de Cómputos S.A.

      Apr 2014 - Mar 2019

      • Sales Manager

        Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

      • Business Executive in Key Accounts

        Apr 2014 - Sept 2017

    • Armor Bionics

      Sept 2015 - Apr 2022
      Chief Operations Officer (COO)

      It's like a GPS for surgeries! What if, with three clicks, your surgeon could design, plan, and practice the procedure on a 3D model that exactly replicates your anatomy before going into the OR? We enable THAT!Reduce surgery risks, reduce surgery time, and improve overall patient outcomes with personalized surgical care.

    • Universidad ORT Uruguay

      Apr 2022 - Feb 2023
      Assistant Professor

      Teaches the course on technological business and exponential growth in the postgraduate program of the Master in Digital Business.

    • Self-employed

      Jun 2022 - Feb 2023
      Independent Business Development Executive

      Identifies opportunities and designs a new commercial strategy with low-cost techniques and quick results. Based on the current offering, capitalizing on the experience and considering growth expectations.

    • Quanam

      Jan 2023 - now
      Senior Business Development Manager for DAPLAN

      At DAPLAN, we’re on a mission to revolutionize financial planning for businesses everywhere.Why:We believe every company should have access to world-class financial planning to empower businesses with confidence and agility, not burden them with inefficiency and delays.How:We achieve this by delivering a solution that simplifies financial processes, provides real-time insights, and eliminates dependency on costly, restrictive vendor solutions. DAPLAN empowers organizations to focus on what matters most—strategic decision-making—with ease, immediacy, and independence.What:DAPLAN is a cutting-edge financial planning solution. Built on IBM Planning Analytics, it automates manual tasks, delivers instant insights, and equips businesses with the tools they need to succeed. Implemented in just 8 weeks, DAPLAN transforms financial planning into a streamlined, growth-focused process. Show less

    • Universidad de Montevideo

      Feb 2023 - now
      Director of INITIUM Entrepreneurship Center

      Directs the Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Montevideo.Incubating startups and providing services for them to grow from idea to product.Developing innovation projects with public and private funds.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Pablo Pereira Balestra
      Innovation Award 2021 Finalist PwC Uruguay Nov 2021 PwC recognises Uruguayan companies and organisations that carry out innovative initiatives.As part of PwC Uruguay's focus on education and research, we conceived this award as a way to contribute to the stimulation and encouragement of the development and importance of innovation in our society. We seek to recognise companies that have developed and implemented an innovation in our country.In its second edition, this recognition is carried out with the fundamental support of the… Show more PwC recognises Uruguayan companies and organisations that carry out innovative initiatives.As part of PwC Uruguay's focus on education and research, we conceived this award as a way to contribute to the stimulation and encouragement of the development and importance of innovation in our society. We seek to recognise companies that have developed and implemented an innovation in our country.In its second edition, this recognition is carried out with the fundamental support of the National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII), which considers entrepreneurship and innovation central to its organisation, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which has innovation among its priorities, and the weekly Búsqueda, which plays a role in the dissemination and communication of entrepreneurial activity.In addition, the Jury is made up of Dean Jorge Xavier and Prof. Adrián Rodríguez, from the Faculty of Economics and Administration (FCEA) of the University of the Republic (Udelar).TargetThe objective is to recognise Uruguayan companies that invest in the generation of value, in process improvements to optimise costs and raise the quality of their products and services, in an alternative management of resources and in the introduction of new practices and technologies for a more environmentally friendly relationship with the environment.More information at: https://cuti.org.uy/en/destacados/premio-innovacion-pwc-uruguay-2021/ Show less
    • Awarded to Pablo Pereira Balestra
      Nasdaq Milestone Makers - Spring 2021 Cohort Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Apr 2021 Launched in 2016, Milestone Makers selects a small cohort of entrepreneurs to receive individualized business mentoring, coaching, training, and resources all at no cost. The goal is to help entrepreneurs set, hit, and celebrate milestones critical to company growth. Participants are matched with coaches and mentors who are leaders in their industry and given access to customized resources that meet each founder’s needs.The Center, in partnership with our sponsors, is proud to make this… Show more Launched in 2016, Milestone Makers selects a small cohort of entrepreneurs to receive individualized business mentoring, coaching, training, and resources all at no cost. The goal is to help entrepreneurs set, hit, and celebrate milestones critical to company growth. Participants are matched with coaches and mentors who are leaders in their industry and given access to customized resources that meet each founder’s needs.The Center, in partnership with our sponsors, is proud to make this 12-week program free with a pay-it-forward philosophy. Milestone Makers return to teach, share, and nominate the next cohort of great leaders.Milestone Makers cohorts in 2021 will focus on supporting early-to-mid stage founders working on the three of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). Show less
    • Awarded to Pablo Pereira Balestra
      U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs - Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellowship U.S. Department of State Apr 2020 The YLAI Fellowship Program is an annual exchange program for 280 young business and social entrepreneurs from 37 countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada, who are matched with businesses and organizations across the United States. In addition to entrepreneurial leadership training, YLAI Fellows build new skills, share best practices, and forge commercial ties.https://ylai.state.gov/fellowship/
    • Awarded to Pablo Pereira Balestra
      Selected 3dr out of 16 of the top local startups by Seedstars World Competition Seedstars World Competition Aug 2019 https://www.seedstarsworld.com/event/seedstars-montevideo-2019/
    • Awarded to Pablo Pereira Balestra
      500 Startups Growth Hell Week program in San Francisco LATU Mar 2019 https://www.latu.org.uy/noticias/emprendimientos-seleccionados-para-ir-a-la-grow-hell-week-de-500-startups-en-silicon-valley
    • Awarded to Pablo Pereira Balestra
      Finalist for the Entrepreneurial Venture Award 2019 Association of MBA (AMBA) Feb 2019 https://www.ort.edu.uy/77529/32/graduado-de-mba-de-ort-finalista-de-premio-internacional.html
    • Awarded to Pablo Pereira Balestra
      Uruguayan Chamber of Technology (CUTI) Startup of the Year award in 2017 CUTI Dec 2017 Premio de la Cámara Uruguaya de Tecnologías de la Información (CUTI) a la startup del año 2017.
    • Awarded to Pablo Pereira Balestra
      500 Startups MVD 6-weeks intensive program LATU Oct 2017 https://www.latu.org.uy/noticias/comienza-500-startups-montevideo
    • Awarded to Pablo Pereira Balestra
      U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs - Global Undergraduate Exchange Program full year scholarship U.S. Department of State Aug 2009 In 2009 I was selected by the U.S. Department of State, to receive the Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) 1-year full scholarship, at MSU (Bozeman, MT), including a multicultural leadership workshop in Washington DC.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Former member, supporter

      Issued by AIESEC on Jun 2010
      AIESECAssociated with Pablo Pereira Balestra

    • Member

      Issued by Junior Chamber International on Jun 2011
      Junior Chamber InternationalAssociated with Pablo Pereira Balestra

    • Member

      Issued by IEEE on Mar 2006
      IEEEAssociated with Pablo Pereira Balestra

    • Board member

      Issued by Alumni Uruguay on Aug 2011
      Alumni UruguayAssociated with Pablo Pereira Balestra

    • Alumno 2do curso guardia marina

      Issued by Reserva Naval on Mar 2008
      Reserva NavalAssociated with Pablo Pereira Balestra

    • Member

      Issued by Rotary International on Mar 2015
      Rotary InternationalAssociated with Pablo Pereira Balestra

    • Member

      Issued by Fundación Logosófica on Mar 2011
      Fundación LogosóficaAssociated with Pablo Pereira Balestra