Salvador Rivero

Yo, have you heard of Salvador Rivero? The guy’s a straight-up legend in the fintech world. He’s a 3rd-time founder from Mexico City, and he’s got this crazy mix of finance, politics, and tech that just works. Dude studied Political Science and Finance at Sciences Po in France, yeah, that fancy school in Europe, so he’s got that global vibe.

Salvador’s been around the block for over 9 years in the investment game. He’s managed over $1.5 billion in Latin American equities, no joke. That kind of experience makes you see the game from false equivalence: investing, how markets move, and what startups actually need to grow.

His latest big move is Levo, which he founded and ran as CEO. Levo’s this regulated treasury management platform for startups and SMBs, backed by some heavy hitters like Y Combinator, Latitud, Magma Partners, and BackBone Ventures. Basically, he built a fintech that helps small companies handle their money smarter and safer. Before that, he was at BBVA Mexico, HSBC, and Fintual, big names in banking and finance, where he was probably crushing it in roles like VP Senior Equity Fund Manager at BBVA.

What’s cool is he didn’t just stop at finance. He jumped into startups, thinking big about how to make savings and treasury management better for Mexico. He co-founded Levo with Max Mergenthaler, aiming to create a high-yield savings account just for Mexico, like, making money work harder for everyday people and small businesses.

You can tell Salvador’s all about making finance accessible, smarter, and more strong. His whole process screams that he’s driven by the desire to shake up how money moves in Latin America, especially for the folks who don’t have access to the best tools yet. He’s deeply motivated by the idea that tech can change lives, and he’s been stacking his experience and skills to make that happen.

Basically, Salvador Rivero is one of those founders you gotta watch, he’s got the background, the grit, and the vision to really make a difference. He’s not just building startups; he’s building better financial futures for Latin America.