Ana Ramos

Major props to Ana Ramos. This girl is the real deal, straight-up powerhouse in the Latin American startup scene. She’s a YC S21 alum, which means she crushed it early on with Glitzi, her baby. And trust me, Glitzi’s not just some fancy app, it’s changing the game for beauty and wellness services right in people’s homes across Latin America. That’s big, especially since she’s all about making high-quality self-care stuff accessible and affordable, pushing back against the bullshit that you gotta be rich or in the big cities to look and feel good.

But Ana’s story isn’t just about launching a cool company. She’s got a background that’s as diverse as it is impressive. She started out in finance and communications, which gave her the hustle and the smarts to guide the business world. Before jumping into the startup grind, she cut her teeth working at Vorwerk Ventures, yeah, the same Vorwerk that makes those vacuum cleaners, but what’s cool is she was in their direct selling arm, scouting out new startups, understanding what makes them tick, and figuring out how to scale them globally. She even did their international management program, so she’s got a global mindset, always thinking big.

Before all that, Ana rolled as an analyst at LIV Capital and a senior consultant at a planned comms institute. She’s been grinding in different parts of the biz, soaking up know-how on spotting opportunities, building brands, and leading teams. And what’s dope is she’s more than just about business, she’s a huge advocate for women in entrepreneurship. She’s spoken out, written pieces like ‘Letter to a Female Founder,’ encouraging more women to jump in and crush it. Honestly, that’s super inspiring.

All of this? It’s not just about her background, it’s about her motivation. Ana’s driven by a desire to enable others, especially women, and to shake up old-school industries like beauty, making them more inclusive, accessible, and modern. She’s all about breaking barriers, jumping into new markets, and putting her money where her mouth is with Glitzi, which is all about democratizing beauty services.

So, in a nutshell, Ana Ramos is this mix of a strategist, a builder, and a fighter. She’s been around the block in finance, venture, and global biz, and she’s taken all that experience to launch something that’s genuinely changing lives. She’s proof that with hustle, smarts, and a little bit of guts, you can build something big from nothing. She’s not just a founder; she’s a movement, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for women and for Latin America. That’s why she’s someone you wanna keep your eyes on.