Horacio Rodriguez Rilo

Boop

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Founder & CEO

ATX DAO

Member

Gildre

Founder Institute Texas

Mentor

Newchip Accelerator

– Designed and executed innovative networking strategies for conferences and virtual events, facilitating over 5,000 connections between startups and investors.

– Organized and managed large-scale in-person and virtual events, coordinating logistics and creating impactful engagement opportunities for participants.

– Developed and implemented advanced CRM automation workflows within HubSpot, streamlining communication processes and enhancing operational efficiency.

– Created a custom investor-startup matching platform, integrating it with marketing automation tools to improve connectivity and post-event follow-ups.

– Spearheaded key fundraising initiatives, securing strategic investor introductions that resulted in successful capital raises.

– Managed a network of 7,000+ investors, leveraging targeted campaigns and data-driven insights to sustain long-term engagement.

– Provided tailored business support to over 600 startups, helping them optimize their fundraising efforts and connect with the right investors.

– Conducted rigorous due diligence to identify promising investment opportunities, improving the quality of matches and portfolio outcomes.

– Strengthened community connections through creative programming and innovative outreach strategies, enhancing investor and startup engagement.

– Used tools such as LinkedIn, Crunchbase, Pitch-book, and AngelList to source and connect with investors for various initiatives.

– Led custom development projects focused on CRM automation and operational efficiency, delivering scalable solutions for improved performance.

Investor Relations Manager

- Made over 300 direct introductions between investors and portfolio companies, enhancing business collaboration opportunities.

- Maintained strong investor network communication, providing regular portfolio updates and facilitating investor meetings and events.

- Executed strategic communication plans, highlighting investment opportunities and company achievements to the investor community.

- Utilized CRM and data analytics for personalized investor engagement strategies and feedback analysis.

- Collaborated in preparing investor briefings, financial reports, and business updates with the executive team.
- Addressed investor inquiries, maintaining transparency and trust in relationships.

- Coordinated with marketing and PR for cohesive investor communications, aligning with company brand strategy.

- Advised on investment strategies and business opportunities based on market trends and investor feedback.

Investor Relations

- Successfully generated over $700,000 in revenue within 6 months by effectively sourcing high-potential startups as a Venture Analyst.

- Identified promising investment opportunities by conducting comprehensive research on over 500 startups globally and executing targeted outreach.

- Analyzed financial and company data to evaluate investment viability, presenting key insights and recommendations to the admissions board.

- Developed investment memoranda and other critical written materials to communicate findings and guide investment decisions.

- Built and implemented a venture framework for systematically evaluating potential investments and managing portfolio companies, optimizing investment strategy.

- Engaged in proactive market analysis and startup engagement, enhancing the company's investment portfolio and market presence.

- Contributed to strategic decision-making and investment planning, influencing the company's growth trajectory and revenue generation.

- Utilized various analytical tools and platforms, such as Crunchbase, PitchBook, and AngelList, to source and evaluate startup companies.

- Spearheaded initiatives to refine investment processes and methodologies, driving efficiency and effectiveness in venture analysis.

Venture Analyst

Softsaal

International Software Marketplace for SaaS to GTM in US

Founder

Sacha

Office marketplace for startups to share space.

Co-Founder

- Spearheaded data research and analysis for strategic decision-making in a dynamic market environment.
-Automated property reporting through custom Salesforce instance management, streamlining CRM processes.
- Executed competitive studies to maintain a leading edge in market trends.
- Produced comprehensive quarterly and monthly industry reports for in-depth market insights.
- Ensured smooth execution and success of brokerage projects through dedicated support.
- Developed customized client packages for premium service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Analyzed and tracked commercial real estate data for real-time market trend insights.
- Investigated and enhanced brokerage systems and technologies, including VTS, for operational improvements.
- Managed dynamic databases for efficient and effective organizational information sharing.
- Optimized intra-office communications, significantly boosting team efficiency and collaboration.

Research Analyst

Amherst Residential

- Negotiated over $20 million in value with brokers and clients to optimize real estate investment outcomes.
- Orchestrated client-centered financial packages, leveraging insights from current market trends.
- Tracked prices, yields, and other critical metrics to accurately interpret impacts on our investment programs.
- Collaborated with internal teams to craft and define real estate projects aligning with strategic objectives.
- Conducted thorough research and analysis of real estate property values to ensure maximum return on investments.
- Implemented real estate financial analysis to enhance investment decision-making and profitability.

Valuation Analyst

Advanced Biological Technologies LLC

- Spearheaded comprehensive research and in-depth analysis of start-up businesses, evaluating market conditions and competitive landscapes to strategically guide partnership recommendations.
- Conducted meticulous reviews of business plans, financial statements, and marketing strategies to ensure viable investment opportunities.
- Specialized in diverse and innovative fields, including medical devices and therapies, sports technologies, and green transportation technologies, offering expert insights for cutting-edge market trends.
- Played a pivotal role in shaping strategic alliances, leveraging a keen understanding of industry dynamics and potential growth sectors.
- Utilized advanced analytical tools and methodologies to forecast market potential and startup viability, enhancing investment accuracy.
- Collaborated closely with key stakeholders to align research findings with organizational goals and investment criteria, driving informed decision-making.

Business Analyst

Founder @ Boop 🤝 | Revolutionizing Marketing & Sales at Conferences & Events | Transforming Handshakes into Lasting Connections with SMS Business Cards & Forms

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Join Boop in Revolutionizing Networking for Sales, Business Development, and Marketing at Events & Conferences:

Instant Connect 📲🤝: Effortless and immediate networking.
Strategic Insights 📊🔍: Data-driven approaches for impactful relationships.
Meaningful Engagements 🤝💡: Deepen connections with relevant information.
Unlock Potential 🌐🎯: Identify and leverage crucial opportunities.
Sustainable Connections 🌿⚙️: Green, digital networking solutions.

Q-Branch

Part of core team building strategy, events roadmap, and business development opportunities for an international accelerator focused on scale-ups.

Vice President, Operations

Independent

Utilize project management, digital strategy, event production and organizational skills to deliver top quality results for high visibility companies.

Key Selected Successes: 
• DNP Productions: Recruited to join third-party teams producing multimedia events in partnership with Slack, Tableau and Databricks.

• CRMNext: Served as Event Director for Gartner recognized financial CRM with 1 Billion end customers.

Executive Operations, Corporate Events & Multimedia Strategy

Amherst Holdings

Ran events division for corporate REIT with $6 billion in assets. 

Key Successes
• Ran multimedia corporate event for 1,000 attendees and $275k budget. 
• Tracked and managed $500k budget.
• Managed Amherst's participation in 12 investor events / sponsorships in 11 months.
• Project managed events for 1,000 and 500 participants, C-suite attended.
• Delivered 500 person event within first three months of joining company from NYC.
• Led multi-year sponsorship of Dell Match Play partnership featuring top 64 PGA golfers.
• Spearheaded onboarding of Splash management software.
• Managed relationships across departments in complex and rapidly growing matrix organization.
• Conceived and developed companywide virtual event.

Event Manager

Touchcast

Launched award-winning, interactive video and events company with founding team. Traveled cross-country leading training sessions, producing events and producing executive videos. Fortune 500 partners included Accenture, Pfizer and Unilever. 

Key Successes
• Led detailed training sessions and presentations for Apple, Bayer, BMW, Deloitte, HSBC and Pfizer.
• Assisted with customer success operations by onboarding teams to the software platform. 
• Successfully led sales outreach with NYC Chamber of Commerce companies.
• Led sales development with the New York Institute of Technology.
• Facilitated corporate partnerships with Unilever and Accenture though customer success initiatives.
• Managed TouchCast’s investor and executive events with Apple and Microsoft.
• Ran TouchCast's presence at CES, CE Week and Unilever leadership conferences.
• Led production of Fortune 500 videos featuring Viacom's CEO and Accenture's CIO.
• Worked closely with TouchCast's international teams in London, India and Ukraine.

Senior Producer | Event Producer | Corporate Presenter & Trainer

TechCrunch

Partnered with TechCrunch's Editor-In-Chief to launch and manage New York based video programming for TechCrunch TV. TechCrunch receives 37 million page views monthly. 

Key Successes
• Co-created Founder Stories, CEO focused series. 
• Developed relationships and managed interviews with startup teams and PR managers. 
• Oversaw studio interviews with founders of Bloomberg, Tripadvisor and Warby Parker.
• Series inspired Chicago Founder Stories 1871. chicagofounders.tv/foundersstories/.

Series Creator | Producer | Writer

Recruited to join multiple CNN and HLN teams spanning innovation, events and news. 

Key Successes
• Hand-picked to produce news segments at Fortune's Global Forum in Delhi, India.
• Conceived and launched CNN’s iReport Kit with team, and companywide support.
• Sent on assignment to produce iReport videos covering the U.S. Presidential Election.

Event Producer | Producer, Idea Lab and Program Development

Selected to join team responsible for producing CNN and HLN sponsored programming.

Key Successes
• Produced Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summits for CNN.
• Field produced live shots for Anderson Cooper's New Years Eve special.
• Field produced live shots on location in Houston, Texas following Hurricane Katrina.
• Wrote and produced Time's, Person of the Year segments for CNN anchors.
• Led Money.com's, New Disruptor series. Managed shoots in Los Angeles and Boston.
• Personally interviewed Michael Dell, Phil Knight and Charles Barkley. Produced in-person and studio interviews with Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. 
• Field produced and coordinated live coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show.

Producer, Special Projects

ABOUT
Award-winning and versatile innovator, senior event manager, project manager, corporate trainer, video producer, operations executive, and business development / digital strategist with a comprehensive skill set crafted from working with global organizations across sectors. 

Successfully led or helped deliver complex, high-profile projects throughout career with Fortune 500 companies and startups. Recognized for creativity, attention to detail and work ethic. 

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

🔹 Operations
Managed planning and editorial content for CNN while producing on-site coverage of CES, E3, Fortune's Most Powerful Women Conferences and Fortune's Aspen Brainstorm Summit. 

🔹 Corporate Training
Designed and led interactive training sessions for corporate teams from Apple, Bayer and Unilever. 

🔹 Innovation and Video
Recruited to join CNN's Idea Lab and conceived and launched CNN's iReport Kit. 

SKILLS
Project Management & Leadership / Strategy / Innovation & Ideation / Creative Programming / Corporate Training & Instruction / Event Management / Vendor Management /  Multimedia Production / Digital Strategy /  SEMRush / Budgeting / Contract Negotiations

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