Rodrigo Fajardo

Rodrigo Fajardo currently serves as the Acceleration and Portfolio Manager at UTEC Ventures, the startup accelerator affiliated with the Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología, a position he has held since February 2017. In this capacity, he supports early-stage technology companies through structured venture capital initiatives, comprehensive portfolio management strategies, and targeted operational guidance. Over his tenure of more than six years at the firm, Fajardo has focused extensively on guiding emerging businesses through the complexities of organizational scaling and institutional capital acquisition. He actively participates in the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem as a subject matter expert, notably sharing his insights on startup fundraising methodologies during a specialized panel at the GenerationS innovation event in August 2022. His ongoing professional focus remains firmly centered on accelerating early-stage startup growth, facilitating venture financing, and optimizing portfolio performance for institutional investors.