Leticia M. Jauregui Casanueva
Yale World Fellow | Kauffman Fellow
New Haven, Connecticut
Overview
Work Experience
Kauffman Fellow, Class 27
2022 - Current
• Developed a strong foundation in venture fund structures, GP-LP relationships, and investment strategy, focusing on innovation-driven capital deployment. • Engaged in mentorship and peer learning, collaborating with top-tier investors and industry leaders to refine investment and leadership skills. • Completed a two-year deep dive into commodities, renewable energy, mining, and climate investing, gaining expertise in emerging trends and capital flows within these sectors.
Co-investment VC firm supporting the mission of the Kauffman Fellows
General Partner
2018
• Invested in and supported high-growth Latinx-led startups, focusing on fintech, marketplaces, and SaaS companies scaling across the U.S. and Latin America. • Led cross-border venture investments, backing underrepresented founders and bridging capital gaps for startups targeting the Latin American market. • Served as a Board Member of a portfolio company and helped founders navigate market expansion, fundraising, and operational scaling.
Yale World Fellow
2024 - 2024
• Selected as one of 16 global leaders for Yale’s prestigious World Fellows Program, engaging in climate research, leadership training, and academic enrichment. • Researched the role of renewables and critical minerals in climate mitigation and energy security. Did deep dives into demand-side energy needs, nuclear power innovations, and mineral supply chain diversification. • Explored project financing and blended finance strategies to support innovations climate tech, working with top experts in the field.
Founder and Board Member
2020 - 2024
• Supported the President of the Board with institutional knowledge and stepping in as interim CEO during the start of the pandemic. • Oversaw the digitization of all our programs and services and the launch of an impact evaluation focused on digital training through the pandemic. • Identified possible partners that could absorb our methodologies, programs, and learnings as we turned Fifteen and decided to continue our mission by combining our work with ITAM.
Founder and President
2015 - 2020
• Strengthened governance and strategic vision, overseeing the organization’s long-term impact and sustainability, as well as overseeing the hiring of key positions and expanding the Board's remit. • Advocated for gender equity in entrepreneurship, shaping public discourse and influencing policy on women’s economic inclusion. • Expanded Crea’s impact through innovation strategy, implementing new methodologies and technology to enhance program delivery.
Founder and Executive Director
2008 - 2015
• Founded and scaled Crea from working with eight women to impacting tens of thousands by developing high-impact business training and development programs for women entrepreneurs in marginalized communities. • Raised over $15 million in funding over seven years, securing strategic partnerships with global organizations, private sector leaders, and the federal government to expand Crea’s reach and sustainability. Partnered with the World Bank and the Mexican Central Bank on Randomized Control Trial Evaluations to rigorously measure the impact of our programs. • Partnered with the federal government to scale Crea’s programs nationwide through "Mujeres Moviendo México," and co-developed a loan guarantee policy that improved access to capital for women entrepreneurs, driving systemic change in financial inclusion.
Head of Global Education Partnerships and Meta Immersive Learning
2022 - 2024
• Led global education partnerships to empower AR/VR/MR and AI ecosystems for educators and learners worldwide. • Developed Meta Immersive Learning to create next-gen metaverse creators and enhance learning access. • Collaborated with partners to fund immersive experiences and transform learning through immersive technologies and AI.
Meta Immersive Learning Global Lead
2022 - 2022
• Led global initiatives for Meta Immersive Learning, investing $150M to develop metaverse creators and enhance immersive learning experiences. • Collaborated with partners to build a thriving AR/VR ecosystem, empowering educators and learners worldwide. • Increased access to innovative learning technologies, transforming the way people learn and interact with content.
Disruptors Global Lead
2021 - 2022
• Drove strategic innovation for the VP of Social Good and Community Partnerships, leading 0-1 initiatives and cross-functional research. • Developed and implemented global programs in collaboration with Social Impact and Community Partnerships teams, scaling initiatives with key partners. • Managed key KPIs to align social impact programs with company objectives, ensuring measurable and sustainable outcomes.
Strategic Partner Manager and Interim LATAM Lead, Community Partnerships
2020 - 2021
• Empowered community leaders across Latin America to grow and sustain impactful communities through Facebook’s platforms and programs. • Designed and implemented initiatives to support leaders, fostering meaningful connections and strengthening community engagement across diverse regions. • Aligned with Facebook’s mission by promoting social impact and supporting leaders who drive positive societal change through the company’s apps and services.
Meta is a social technology company that enables people to connect, find communities, and grow businesses.
Raised $25,607,817,488.00 from ValueAct Capital.
Founder and CEO
2019 - 2022
• Collaborated with insurance companies, retailers, and other clients to implement agile operations and digital transformation projects. • Focused on technological integrations and product innovation initiatives that reduced costs and increased revenue in measurable ways. • Successfully supported and contributed to research projects, including a pensions reform program with the Mexican government and the Aspen Institute.
Certified ExO Consultant at ExO Works
2015 - 2022
• Led transformative growth and innovation for five clients, including the Medellin, Colombia Government, Mexico's largest car part manufacturer, and Mexico's largest insurance broker. • Implemented exponential technologies and methodologies to drive organizational success and achieve sustainable growth. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and drive revenue growth through strategic initiatives.
Founder and Board Member of Impact Hub Mexico City
2011 - 2021
• Co-founded Impact Hub Mexico City to foster connections between entrepreneurs, partners, and investors for a sustainable society. Established a partnership, helping raise $2M to open the space in Mexico City. • Developed strategic partnerships with large organizations to drive innovation and social impact. • Led the fundraising initiatives to support startups in scaling their businesses and accessing resources for growth.
Senior Strategy Consultant
2016 - 2019
• Supported ProMujer in developing financial and digital literacy programs in Mexico. • Collaborated on loan guarantee programs to empower women to access federal programs. • Facilitated connections with key stakeholders to enhance program impact.
Co-Founder & CEO
2015 - 2019
• Led the transformation of the insurance industry in Mexico and Latin America by leveraging technology to develop digital models for insurance and pensions. • Collaborated with strategic partners to implement APIs, apps, bots, and platforms integrated with cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality. • Successfully founded Máquina, the first Insurtech innovation lab in the region, focusing on innovation and strategic investments in the insurance sector. • Collaborated to reform insurance regulations after the 2017 earthquake, transforming the customer experience around homeowners and renter's insurance.
Education
Graduate Studies Program
2013 - 2013
M.S.
2006 - 2008
M.S.
2006 - 2008
Licenciatura
1999 - 2006
Licenciatura
1999 - 2006