Luis X Barrios

Luis X Barrios

Mexico City, Mexico
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@KauffmanFellows, @SingularityU @Babson
Impact Investor, Fintech Expert, Entrepreneur, Mentor. I live my life as an essentialist. Let’s co-invest in a better future.

Luis Barrios is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for his significant contributions toinvestment education and venture funding in Latin America, notably through Arkangeles.com. Arkangeles stands out for its role in investor education and in facilitating collective investments, operating under CNBV regulation since 2018. Beyond Arkangeles, Luis has been instrumental in introducing the crypto and tokenization platform Mercado Bitcoin to Mexico and founded ThePool in 2013, a coworking space that fosters entrepreneurship. His expertise covers venture capital, cryptocurrency, and innovation, with strong ties to the Draper Venture Network and Singularity University, highlighting his commitment to driving investment in transformative business solutions.

Founder and Angel Investor at Arkangeles.com - not only an investment platform; it's a catalyst for wealth creation and innovation in Latin America. By offering training and acceleration for investors, Arkangeles provides access toalternative investments, channeling capital to top startups in the region. This approach fosters a cycle of growth, impact, and abundance, driving forward both economic prosperity and technological advancement across Latin American communities.

CoFounder at ThePool - Entrepreneurship Club, a catalyzing organization where we provide entrepreneurs all necessary tools for growth and make an impact through tailored acceleration programs and open innovation.
www.thepool.mx

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Experience

  • Arkangeles Graphic

    Arkangeles

    Mexico City Area, Mexico

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    Mexico City, Mexico

Education

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    As a Singularity University alumnus, I've gained insights and tools to lead and innovate with exponential technologies. This knowledge enables me to tackle global challenges and envision new possibilities for growth and change. Equipped to inspire and drive transformation, I'm committed to leveraging this expertise for positive impact, guiding organizations through innovation and digital transformation.

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    Activities and Societies: Venture Capital, Valuation, Startups, Seed Investing

    The VCx program at Draper University, founded by Tim Draper, offers participants a comprehensive
    venture capital experience through hands-on workshops covering critical aspects such as CapTables,
    Secondary Sales, Exits, Valuations, and the Future of Venture Capital. The program features industry
    titans including Tim Draper of DFJ, Mark Maples of Floodgate Capital, Naval Ravikant of AngelList, and
    several other distinguished figures, providing an unparalleled learning opportunity in…

    The VCx program at Draper University, founded by Tim Draper, offers participants a comprehensive
    venture capital experience through hands-on workshops covering critical aspects such as CapTables,
    Secondary Sales, Exits, Valuations, and the Future of Venture Capital. The program features industry
    titans including Tim Draper of DFJ, Mark Maples of Floodgate Capital, Naval Ravikant of AngelList, and
    several other distinguished figures, providing an unparalleled learning opportunity in Silicon Valley's
    venture capital scene.
    Tim Draper is a prominent venture capitalist known for his role in shaping Silicon Valley's startup
    ecosystem. He founded Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), and his investments include groundbreaking
    companies like Tesla, Skype, and Baidu. Draper's approach to venture capital, emphasizing bold bets
    on transformative technologies and innovative business models, has significantly contributed to the
    modern venture capital landscape.

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    Activities and Societies: Entrepreneurship Club, Latin America Business Club, Soccer Club, Environmental and Energy Club

    Being a Babson MBA alumnus equips you with the skills to excel in leadership and entrepreneurship,
    enabling you to adeptly navigate the rapid changes in today's world. The program focuses on developing resilience, adaptability, and the capacity to drive change, preparing graduates to
    successfully pivot in response to evolving market demands. It fosters an entrepreneurial spirit that is
    not just about starting businesses but also about innovating within existing organizations…

    Being a Babson MBA alumnus equips you with the skills to excel in leadership and entrepreneurship,
    enabling you to adeptly navigate the rapid changes in today's world. The program focuses on developing resilience, adaptability, and the capacity to drive change, preparing graduates to
    successfully pivot in response to evolving market demands. It fosters an entrepreneurial spirit that is
    not just about starting businesses but also about innovating within existing organizations, promoting
    intrapreneurship that leverages corporate resources to implement groundbreaking ideas and solutions.

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    An Industrial Engineering undergraduate background shaped my ability to lead and execute within
    any organization by fostering a hands-on approach and instilling a strong sense of responsibility. This
    education hones critical thinking and problem-solving skills, equipping you to bring about efficient,
    timely results. It prepares you to analyze systems and processes comprehensively, allowing for the
    effective management of resources and the optimization of operations, thus making you…

    An Industrial Engineering undergraduate background shaped my ability to lead and execute within
    any organization by fostering a hands-on approach and instilling a strong sense of responsibility. This
    education hones critical thinking and problem-solving skills, equipping you to bring about efficient,
    timely results. It prepares you to analyze systems and processes comprehensively, allowing for the
    effective management of resources and the optimization of operations, thus making you a versatile
    leader capable of driving significant improvements and innovation across various domains.

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    Activities and Societies: Pursuing my hobbies and attending the Ecole Ritz de Gastronomie Française at Paris Hotel Ritz, greatly enhance creativity across professional domains. Immersion in the culinary arts, not only refines your palate but also nurtures innovative thinking, attention to detail, and an appreciation for excellence. These skills are directly transferable to any professional setting, encouraging a creative approach to problem-solving, project management, and team leadership in our rapidly evolving world.

    Cook

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    Activities and Societies: Model United Nations representing Mexico in Telecommunications and Media

Volunteer Experience

  • Participant in EO Accelerator Program

    Participant in EO Accelerator Program

    Entrepreneurs' Organization

    - 5 months

    Education

    The Accelerator Program is educational content focused on four key issues faced by first-stage entrepreneurs: strategic planning, sales and marketing, human resources and finance.

    In a series of quarterly, high-impact learning events, Accelerator gives you tools, knowledge, and skills to grow your business to more than $1 million (US) in annual revenue. This comprehensive program also connects you to the most influential network of entrepreneurs on the planet. Through the multiple…

    The Accelerator Program is educational content focused on four key issues faced by first-stage entrepreneurs: strategic planning, sales and marketing, human resources and finance.

    In a series of quarterly, high-impact learning events, Accelerator gives you tools, knowledge, and skills to grow your business to more than $1 million (US) in annual revenue. This comprehensive program also connects you to the most influential network of entrepreneurs on the planet. Through the multiple learning and networking opportunities Accelerator provides, you sharpen your skills both as an entrepreneur and as a leader.

    Sounds good — right? But the actual results are even better. In Accelerator’s first year, ten participant companies reached that $1 million milestone. They credit the tools, learning, and connections made through Accelerator for helping them achieve this goal.

    To qualify for the Accelerator Program you must be the owner or founder of an operating business with gross annual revenues between US$250,000 and US$1 million.

    http://accelerator.eonetwork.org/Pages/Default.aspx

  • City Coordinator & Mentor

    City Coordinator & Mentor

    Startup Weekend

    Education

    NEXT is an intensive and selective 3 hour weekly program for five weeks. Through a hands- on mentorship model, NEXT helps committed and promising early stage teams find the path to achieve product market fit.

    Through a fast-paced and active approach to the customer development framework, teams will be pushed and mentored to focus on understanding the customer’s core problem. Once the problem is validated, the focus shifts to building the right solution, preparing your startup for an…

    NEXT is an intensive and selective 3 hour weekly program for five weeks. Through a hands- on mentorship model, NEXT helps committed and promising early stage teams find the path to achieve product market fit.

    Through a fast-paced and active approach to the customer development framework, teams will be pushed and mentored to focus on understanding the customer’s core problem. Once the problem is validated, the focus shifts to building the right solution, preparing your startup for an accelerator, investment, or bootstrapped product launch.

    NEXT is the place where a startup team can build the foundation and direction for a successful startup. This program will separate the good startups teams from the not so good. Using Brant Cooper and Patrick Vlaskovits version of the Customer Development Framework from The Entrepreneur's Guide to Customer Development: A cheat sheet to The Four Steps to the Epiphany.

    http://www.swnext.co

Publications

Courses

  • Buying a Small Business

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  • Entrepreneurship

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  • Leading Dynamic Organizations

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  • Managing Growing Businesses

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  • Marketing High Tech Products

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  • Calculus I,II,III

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  • Cost Analysis

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  • Electricidad y Magnetismo

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  • Ingenieria Financiera

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  • Marketing

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  • Customer Factory Blueprint with Ash Maurya

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  • Facilitator in Customer Development with SW Next and Google For Entrepreneurship (

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  • Lean Analytics

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  • Lean Startup Development with Ash Maurya

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  • Toilet Paper Entrepreneur with Mike Michalowicz

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  • eMyth Book Course

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Projects

  • Asociación Mexicana de Ventas Online

    - Present

    Help promote the rise and consolidation of the first independent eCommerce organization to promote a a healthier industry in Mexico. Starting from monthly meetings known as the eCommerce Club held at ThePool, it became the Online Sales Mexican Association, a non for-profit organization to promote the eCommerce industry, establish best practices and unite top entrepreneurial leaders from leading eCommerce businesses around the country. By eCommerce leaders for the eCommerce industry.

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  • ThePool - Entrepreneurship Club

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    The Pool is a community workspace for the business creatives, business executives and independent entrepreneurs who want to leverage one another to grow.

    www.thepool.mx

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  • ASEM - Asociación de Emprendedores México

    ASOCIACIÓN DE EMPRENDEDORES DE MEXICO.

    La voz de los emprendedores. La ASEM forma parte de la Asociación de Emprendedores de Latinoamérica que además está conformada por las asociaciones de Chile, Colombia y Perú. ASELA ha sido reconocido por las presidencias de sus países como el organismo que representa a los emprendedores. Es una asociación 100% conformada por emprendedores y no por empresas, que tiene como objetivo trabajar y defender el emprendimiento en México. Emprender es difícil…

    ASOCIACIÓN DE EMPRENDEDORES DE MEXICO.

    La voz de los emprendedores. La ASEM forma parte de la Asociación de Emprendedores de Latinoamérica que además está conformada por las asociaciones de Chile, Colombia y Perú. ASELA ha sido reconocido por las presidencias de sus países como el organismo que representa a los emprendedores. Es una asociación 100% conformada por emprendedores y no por empresas, que tiene como objetivo trabajar y defender el emprendimiento en México. Emprender es difícil y la ASEM trabaja para los emprendedores Mexicanos para que las cosas sean cada vez más sencillas.

    OBJETIVOS:
    A) POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS - Diseñamos y promovemos políticas públicas que permitan que emprender ser más fácil y menos costoso.
    B) DEFENSA - Defendemos a los emprendedores ante cualquier abuso que reciban de instituciones públicas o privadas.
    C) REDES Y CAPACITACIÓN - Articulamos esfuerzos ya existentes de formación emprendedora y eventos de networking por parte de otras instituciones.

    HAZTE SOCIO - FORMAR PARTE ES GRATIS

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  • Asociación Mexicana de Ventas Online, A.C.

    Help promote the rise and consolidation of the first independent eCommerce organization to promote a a healthier industry in Mexico. Starting from monthly meetings known as the eCommerce Club held at ThePool, it became the Online Sales Mexican Association, a non for-profit organization to promote the eCommerce industry, establish best practices and unite top entrepreneurial leaders from leading eCommerce businesses around the country. By eCommerce leaders for the eCommerce industry.

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  • Marketing Innovation Fund

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    Fund to promote innovation among the marketing team of a leading banking and financial services institution. We serve as a product development studio and project management for innovative ideas proposed to the Directors and CMO. Organize a Marketing Innovation Challenge held twice a year as a crowd source purpose to acquire new & fresh ideas, team build, renovate and stay as leaders in the industry.

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  • Connected Community

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    Ideation, Design, Development, Installation and Supervision of a WiFi connectivity pilot offering free internet in a strategically located neighborhood in Mexico City for a leading Beverages company. Negotiated terms with technological partners and internet service providers. Full time supervision to offer an un-interrupted internet service to locals and passerbys.

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Languages

  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Portuguese

    Professional working proficiency

  • French

    Professional working proficiency

Organizations

  • Kauffman Fellows

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