Manuel Rodriguez Dao

Manuel Rodriguez Dao is currently the Co-Founder of Meru, an e-commerce and technology startup focused on building operational infrastructure within the broader Latin American market. Prior to establishing Meru, he worked closely alongside the initial founding team at Kavak.com, a prominent regional automotive e-commerce and technology platform. During his extensive tenure at Kavak.com, Rodriguez Dao developed broad cross-functional operational expertise by executing strategic initiatives across growth, data analytics, corporate finance, marketing, sales, business development, and information technology. Before his direct involvement in venture-backed technology companies, he operated an independent cross-border trade business, importing physical wholesale consumer products directly from mainland China to Mexico for a period of over two years. His professional background currently centers on scaling high-growth technology startups, optimizing complex e-commerce operations, and leveraging data analytics to drive sustainable business expansion across Latin America.