Maria Gutierrez Penaloza
Managing Partner at Nido Ventures
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Overview
Work Experience
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
2022 - Current
Nido Ventures invests in B2B technology companies transforming foundational industries in the US/Mexico corridor.
Nido Ventures is a tech focused VC Fund that invests in Pre Seed and Seed companies.
Young Leaders Circle (YLC)
2025
The Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle (YLC) is a global network of accomplished, purpose-driven young professionals across industries who are passionate about driving positive change. YLC fosters collaboration, mentorship, and leadership development, empowering the next generation to address critical economic, health, and societal challenges.
Co-Founder
2021
Member
2022
Members of MoVi participate in a diverse network of professionals and innovators across a spectrum of disciplines to collectively learn, solve problems, and motivate each other to deepen our understanding of the world.
Chief Of Staff (Pre-MBA)
2021 - 2021
Backbone Systems is an information technology & services firm.
Global Supply Manager - Semiconductors
2019 - 2021
Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Raised $1,170,230,000.00 from KB Securities, Berkshire Hathaway and Microsoft.
Global Supply Manager - Logistics
2019 - 2019
Global Supply Analyst - Indirect Procurement
2017 - 2019
Tesla Motors is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Raised $19,374,213,101.00 from European Union, PennDOT, Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
2016 - 2016
Credit Suisse Group is a financial services company that advises clients in all aspects of finance.
Business Development and Product Management Intern
2015 - 2015
Genetics Research Assistant
2014 - 2015
Investigated the role of enzymes in RNA replication