Omar Larré

Okay listen, let me give you the rundown on Omar Larré. This guy’s the real deal when it comes to fintech and investing. He’s a YC S18 alum, so he’s legit in the startup world, but what really makes him stand out is his crazy solid background in finance and tech.

Omar’s been in the game for over 13 years, working at places like Banco Itaú Chile, LVA Indices, and as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Itaú Asset Management. Basically, he’s managed up to 1.5 billion bucks in assets, that’s no joke. His specialty? Turning macroeconomic insights into actual investment opportunities. The dude’s sharp as hell, and he’s been crushing it in the finance world long before jumping into startups.

But what’s even more sick is his brainpower. He’s got a Master’s in Operations Management and a Civil Mathematical Engineering degree from Universidad de Chile, both with top honors. And he’s not just a book nerd, he’s been at MIT and in Amsterdam at CWI, soaking up knowledge. He’s published articles in legit journals like Quantitative Finance and SIAM, and he’s taught courses at his alma mater in Fintech and Applied Finance. Dude’s a legit scholar but also a total practitioner.

What’s crazy is that he’s more than just about the money, he’s a legit thought leader. He’s dropped knowledge in Forbes, La Tercera, El Mercurio, and others, sharing insights on finance and tech that actually matter. Plus, he’s jumped into Stanford’s dy/dx program and YC, always pushing the boundaries and looking for the future trend.

All this academic firepower and real-world hustle led him to co-found Fintual, a fintech startup that’s all about making passive investing easy and accessible across Latin America. He’s the CIO there, and honestly, that company is a reflection of his process: smart, original, and built to shake up traditional finance.

What does all this say about him? Omar’s the kind of guy who’s never satisfied with just knowing stuff, he’s always applying it, always looking to build something that lasts and makes a difference. His story is about blending deep tech, finance, and education to create real impact. He’s not just in this for the money, he’s about pushing the limits of what’s possible, making finance smarter and more fair for everyone.

Basically, Omar’s that rare blend of academic genius, seasoned pro, and startup builder. He’s the kind of person who’s been crushing it in the trenches, then jumped into the startup world to change the game. No cap, he’s a force to watch.