KS

Kenneth Salas

Serial Entrepreneur & Investor | Builder of AI-Powered Sales & Growth Operations in the U.S. & Mexico | Growth Strategist in U.S. Latino Market

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $2,500,000.00

Work Experience

2024

  • Co-Founder & CEO

    2024

    I lead the development and execution of AI-powered growth operations, driving scalable solutions for financial services companies through nearshore talent hubs in Mexico.

  • Managing Partner

    2024

    I co-lead efforts to build and invest in the financial ecosystem driving the $1 trillion U.S.-Mexico economy. At Cintar, we aim to catalyze growth by providing patient capital, guiding digital transformation, and leveraging nearshore BPO services to create a portfolio of businesses with a vision of surpassing $1Bn in value.

2014 - 2023

  • Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

    2014 - 2023

    Cofounded an AI-powered community lender offering working capital loans to underserved micro-businesses. As the COO, managed the Company's growth strategy and oversaw all lending operations from sales to collections, while playing a pivotal role in strategic planning and organizational development as a key member of the executive team.

  • Investment Analyst

    2010 - 2013

    Analyzed investment opportunities and monitored over 6 portfolio companies, orchestrating strategic transactions to drive company growth and operational excellence. Served on the Board of Wise Foods, a US-based branded snack company, and spearheaded efforts to sell Wise Foods to Arca Continental.

2008 - 2010

  • Financial Analyst

    2008 - 2010

    As an investment banker in the Financial Institutions Group, conducted comprehensive financial and business analyses to uncover capital market and M&A opportunities within the financial services industry, preparing pitch decks and industry updates for clients. Specialized is advising banks to acquire failing banks via FDIC-assisted deals during the financial crisis.