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Maria Gutierrez Penaloza

Managing Partner at Nido Ventures

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Maria Gutierrez Penaloza is a Co-Founding Partner at Nido Ventures, specializing in investing in various sectors including Developer Tools, E-commerce, and FinTech. She holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University, and has been recognized as a Forbes 30u30 honoree. Maria's career highlights include co-founding Nido Ventures and Nido Angels, as well as her previous roles at Apple and Tesla as a Global Supply Manager, showcasing her expertise in business development and investment in diverse sectors.

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

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