Roberto Riccio

Time to stan Roberto Riccio, this guy is the real deal. Born a bit of a legend in the startup and tech scene, especially in Latin America. He jumped into college at 16, which already shows he’s got that hustle gene. Started out as a pro poker player, right? Dude crushed it at the tables, but that’s just the surface.

Then he jumped into the tech world, worked at Facebook as a Product Manager. No small feat. He founded the Conversational Commerce team there, and get this, scaled it to a million monthly advertisers. That’s nuts. It shows he’s got that rare skill of building products that actually blow up.

But Roberto didn’t stop there. He’s been involved with Y Combinator, first as an applicant, then as an Admissions Reviewer. That’s how you get the inside scoop on what makes a startup tick. It’s like being in the room where the magic happens.

Fast forward, he co-founded Glio, the first YC-backed company from Latin America. Think about that, representing an entire region on the global startup map. Glio’s mission? To be the “Yelp of Brazil,” making local businesses more visible and accessible. That’s a huge deal, turning local commerce into something huge.

Before all that, he founded MaisEV, a popular poker site in Brazil. So, he’s always had that entrepreneurial streak, combining his love for poker and tech. And he’s been involved with Web3 too, as Head of Product at Alliance, a leading accelerator. Basically, he’s been in the trenches helping other startups grow and get funded.

What does all this say about him? Dude’s driven by a mix of curiosity, hustle, and a real passion for building stuff that matters, whether it’s a poker site, a product at Facebook, or a regional startup aiming to shake things up. He’s not just about jumping into new ventures; he’s about creating impact, breaking barriers, and representing Latin America on the global stage.

Long story short, Roberto Riccio is a tech and startup guy who’s been crushing it at every stage. From poker tables to Facebook, to YC, to building Latin America’s first YC-backed startup. He’s wired for innovation, hustle, and making noise. No cap, he’s someone to watch.