Felipe Echandi

Felipe Echandi is a seasoned entrepreneur and finance professional with extensive experience in the fintech sector. As Co-founder and CEO of Cuanto since September 2018, Felipe has been instrumental in facilitating online card payments for Latin American merchants, thereby contributing to the region's financial services development. In addition to this role, Felipe co-founded PanaFintech, which aims to enhance Panama's fintech ecosystem. Previous positions include consulting at The Wharton School on fintech and blockchain, working as an Associate Intern at Jump Capital focusing on Bitcoin investments, and a Business Strategist role at Wells Fargo analyzing digital payment trends. Felipe's legal expertise is underscored by a significant tenure at HSBC and ARIAS FABREGA & FABREGA, where strategic financial transactions were successfully managed. Felipe holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA from Texas McCombs School of Business and ongoing studies at The London School of Economics.