Event Overview
Experience the next chapter of global entrepreneurship at Endeavor Summit 2026, a private gathering of high-impact founders, visionary leaders, and ecosystem builders from across the world.
On April 22, Miami becomes the meeting point for innovators from Elsewhere, where innovation is thriving beyond traditional hubs. Through powerful conversations and curated experiences, we’ll explore how today’s entrepreneurs are multiplying impact across borders, industries, and generations.
What To Expect
Be inspired by global founders shaping what comes next, and where it comes from.
Engage in conversations around scaling from unexpected markets, storytelling that builds trust, and the strategies powering global expansion.
Experience the Multiplier Effect™ through thought-provoking panels, immersive moments, and meaningful connections designed to move ideas forward.
Agenda
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Registration
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Opening Remarks
- Claudia Duran — Regional Managing Director for North America & MD at Endeavor Miami
- Johanna Mikkola — Co-CEO at Groupe EDH North America, Co-founder of Mestari
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM
Scaling Globally Against the Odds: Building in Complex Financial Systems
- Gerry Giacomán Colyer — Co-Founder & CEO of Clara
- Manuel Godoy — Co-Founder & CEO at Félix
- MOD Alberto López Gaffney — Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer at Evertec
12:10 – 12:50 PM
Scaling Infrastructure Unicorns in the Cloud & AI Era
- Antoine Jebara — Co-Founder, GM Channel & Alliances at JumpCloud
- Yuri Frayman — Co-Founder & CEO of Cast AI
- MOD Allen Taylor — Managing Partner at Endeavor Catalyst
12:50 – 2:00 PM
The Summit Founders’ Lunch
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
Burnout Is Not a Strategy: How Founders Actually Sustain High Performance
- Julian Torres — Co-Founder & CEO at Ontop
- Stefan Batory — Co-Founder & CEO at Booksy
- Claudia Duran — MD at Endeavor Miami
- Madan Nagaldinne — Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
From Founder-Led Sales to Marketing Unicorn Scale: Building Repeatable B2B Growth
- David Bitton — Co-Founder at DoorLoop
- Antoine Jebara — Co-Founder, GM Channel & Alliances at JumpCloud
- Juan Pablo Jiménez — VP Strategic Alliances & Citrix
Building at the Fintech Frontier: When Innovation Scales Faster Than the Rules
- Roberto Dagnoni — Executive Chairman & CEO of Mercado Bitcoin
- Dileep Thazhmon — Founder & CEO of Jeeves
- Ana Cristina Gadala-Maria — Principal at QED Investors
AI in Practice: From Capability to Competitive Edge
- Hovhannes Avoyan — Founder & CEO of Picsart
- Matthew Vega-Sanz — Co-Founder & CEO of Gail
- Steven McKean — Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO at ApexEdge
3:00 – 3:20 PM
Break
3:20 – 4:00 PM
From Product to Identity: Building Brands That People Love
- Erica Groussman — Founder & CEO at TRUBAR
- Arturo Núñez — Founder & CEO of AIE Creative
- MOD Patrick Mork — Former Google Exec, 3x CMO, Bestselling Author
4:00 – 4:40 PM
From ‘Elsewhere’ to Everywhere: Global Companies That Redefine Success
- Martín Migoya — Co-Founder & CEO of Globant, Chairman of Endeavor Argentina
- João Del Valle — Co-Founder & CEO of EBANX
- MOD Shu Nyatta — Founder & Managing Partner at Bicycle Capital
4:40 – 4:55 PM
Closing Remarks
4:55 – 6:00 PM
Elsewhere Celebratory Cocktail
Speakers
Gerry Giacoman Colyer
CEO & Co-founder of Clara
Endeavor Entrepreneur
2026 Endeavor Outlier
Gerry Giacoman Colyer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Clara, a B2B fintech unicorn providing corporate credit cards and spend management solutions for businesses across Latin America. Under his leadership, Clara has become a category-defining platform that modernizes how companies manage expenses and credit. Before Clara, Gerry founded Uva Scooters, a micromobility startup that was acquired by Grow Mobility, showcasing his ability to build and scale disruptive ventures. He was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in 2022 and has a deep expertise in technology, finance, and high-growth company leadership.
Claudia Duran
Regional Managing Director for North America & Managing Director at Endeavor Miami
Claudia Duran is the Regional Managing Director for North America and Managing Director of Endeavor Miami, where she leads efforts to select, support, and scale high-impact entrepreneurs across the region. With a background spanning finance and strategy roles at SABMiller, Taca International Airlines (AVIANCA), and Deutsche Bank’s Private Wealth Management division in New York, Claudia brings both corporate rigor and entrepreneurial empathy to her work. She previously led Ashoka Brazil, supporting social entrepreneurs, and has also been involved in her family’s business, driving financial improvements. A Penn State finance graduate with an MBA from IE in Madrid, Claudia is deeply committed to strengthening ecosystems by empowering founders to build enduring, globally relevant companies.
Martin Migoya
Co-Founder & CEO of Globant, and Chairman of Endeavor Argentina
Endeavor Entrepreneur
2026 Endeavor Outlier
Martín Migoya is an Endeavor Entrepreneur, Co-Founder and CEO of Globant, the global digital services and software development company he launched in 2003 that grew into a multinational enterprise and became the first Latin American tech company to list on the New York Stock Exchange. Since 2005, he has served as CEO and Chairman of Globant’s Board, leading its global expansion and focus on digital transformation, AI, and innovative organizational culture. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the National University of La Plata and an MBA from CEMA University, and also serves as Chairman of Endeavor Argentina, where he supports and mentors high-impact entrepreneurs across the country. He has received numerous recognitions for his leadership and entrepreneurial impact, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year and Top CEO of the Year honors.
Antoine Jebara
Co-Founder, GM Channel & Alliances Business at JumpCloud
Endeavor Entrepreneur
2026 Endeavor Outlier
Antoine Jebara is the Co-Founder and General Manager of Channels & Alliances at JumpCloud, where he leads the company’s MSP vision and partner strategy, shaping solutions that serve managed service providers and their customers globally. An Endeavor Entrepreneur since 2021, Antoine previously co-founded and served as CEO of MYKI, a growth-stage startup focused on decentralized password and 2FA management for MSPs, which was acquired by JumpCloud in 2022. Now based in New York City, he brings deep expertise in cybersecurity, identity management, and channel-led growth, with a strong track record of building and scaling partner-centric technology platforms.
Johanna Mikkola
Co-CEO at Groupe EDH North America
Co-founder of Mestari
Endeavor Entrepreneur
Johanna Mikkola is Co-CEO of Groupe EDH North America and an entrepreneur, exited founder, and operator passionate about building and scaling mission-driven ventures. She previously founded and led Wyncode Academy, one of Miami’s pioneering coding bootcamps, successfully exiting the company and playing a key role in shaping the region’s tech talent ecosystem. Today, in addition to her leadership at Groupe EDH, Johanna is Co-Founder of Mestari, where she helps co-founder couples scale as “power couples” by strengthening both their companies and partnerships. A longtime advocate for inclusive innovation and diverse leadership, she has spoken at TEDx Miami and is a member of the Forbes Technology Council. Before launching Wyncode, Johanna spent a decade in corporate management with the National Hockey League, becoming the highest-ranking female in her department’s history. She holds an honors Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Toronto and previously represented Canada at the World Floorball Championships.
Manuel Godoy
Co-Founder & CEO at Félix
Endeavor Entrepreneur
2026 Endeavor Outlier
Manuel Godoy, born in Venezuela, is passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. He holds bachelorʼs and masterʼs degrees in Electrical Engineering from Caltech and began his career as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Schlumberger. After co-founding Bitely and leading product development at MicroSilicon Inc., he pursued his MBA at Wharton, where he partnered with Bernardo Garcia to address the financial challenges faced by immigrants. Together they founded Félix in 2021, a digital remittances company that enables users to send and receive cross-border payments instantly via WhatsApp, offering a fast and affordable solution for Latino immigrants in the U.S. The company has raised over $90M from investors including Castle Island Ventures and QED Investors, driving its rapid growth across Latin America.
Erica Groussman
Founder & CEO at TRUBAR
Erica Groussman is the Founder and CEO of TRUBAR, a rapidly growing brand reshaping the better-for- you snack category with indulgent taste and clean ingredients. What began as a personal mission evolved into a nationwide success. Designed for busy, health-conscious consumers, TRUBAR protein bars offer indulgent, dessert-inspired flavors that satisfy cravings without compromising on nutrition. The brand’s revenue has doubled each year since 2021, reaching nearly $100 million in gross revenue in 2025, and expanding its retail footprint to more than 22,000 locations, including Costco, Target, Whole Foods, Albertsons, and Erewhon, among others. TRUBAR has been featured in Forbes, Us Weekly, OK! Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Real Simple, Bon Appétit, Newsweek and more. Acquired in 2026 for $173 million, Erica continues to lead the brand’s next chapter. Based in Miami Beach, Erica is a proud mom, wife and wellness maven.
Julian Torres
Co-Founder & CEO at Ontop
Endeavor Entrepreneur
Julian Torres is an author, entrepreneur, and thought leader with a passion for leveraging technology to redefine traditional work structures. He is the Co-founder of Ontop, a Global Payroll platform with built-in financial services for remote workers. Julian was also the Founder and CEO at Fitpal, one of the most important fitness and wellness apps in LATAM. As the founder of multiple successful startups in Colombia and the USA, Julian has first-hand experience in building and managing global teams. He is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at InQlab, a VC fund, venture builder, and startup incubator.
Stefan Batory
Co-Founder & CEO at Booksy
Endeavor Entrepreneur
2026 Endeavor Outlier
Stefan Batory is the Co-founder and CEO of Booksy, a leading global marketplace for beauty and wellness services, and an Endeavor Entrepreneur. A trained mathematician and accomplished ultramarathoner, Stefan brings analytical rigor and endurance to his entrepreneurial journey. Before launching Booksy, he founded iTaxi, one of Poland’s pioneering taxi-hailing platforms, and earlier established and led his own software development house as CEO. A passionate serial entrepreneur, Stefan is known for combining technology, vision, and operational excellence to transform traditional service industries into digital-first experiences.
David Bitton
Co-Founder at DoorLoop
Endeavor Mentor
David Bitton is a 5X entrepreneur with two successful exits, a TEDx and keynote speaker, best-selling author, and a respected thought leader cited in Fortune, Insider, Forbes, HubSpot, Nasdaq, and many more. His last company, PracticePanther, was acquired in 2018 and is one of the largest practice management programs for lawyers in the US today. Currently, he's a co-founder at DoorLoop, a property management software company that has raised $130M, employs over 250 people, and manages hundreds of thousands of properties worldwide. In 2025, Forbes ranked DoorLoop the 30th best startup employer in America. Beyond his professional achievements, David is an active real estate & stock market investor, a former state champion tennis player, and a devoted family man who enjoys life with his wife and three children in South Florida.
Shu Nyatta
Founder & Managing Partner at Bicycle Capital
Endeavor Global Board Member
Shu Nyatta is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Bicycle Capital, a $500M growth-stage investment firm focused on technology companies in Latin America. Previously, he spent seven years in senior leadership roles at SoftBank, where he was a founding Partner of the Vision Fund and later launched and co-led the $7B+ SoftBank Latin America Fund, as well as founded the Opportunity Fund supporting early-stage U.S. founders of color. Over his career, Shu has led investments across sectors, including AI, genomics, ride-sharing, and semiconductors, and has served on more than a dozen private company boards, including Lemonade. Before investing, he worked in technology banking at J.P. Morgan, consulted at McKinsey, co-founded a media startup, and was a professional singer-songwriter. A Rhodes Scholar, he holds degrees from Harvard and Oxford, was born and raised in Kenya, is a dual U.S.-Kenyan citizen, and currently serves on the board of Endeavor Global and as a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute.
Yuri Frayman
Co-Founder & CEO of Cast AI
Yuri Frayman is a seven-time entrepreneur and Co-Founder and CEO of Cast AI, the leading automation platform that helps enterprises optimize cloud and AI infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Under Yuri's leadership, Cast AI achieved unicorn status in 2026 with a valuation exceeding $1 billion and is trusted by companies including BMW, Cisco, FICO, Hugging Face, and Swisscom. Yuri's previous exits include Viewdle (acquired by Google) and Zenedge (acquired by Oracle).
Hovhannes Avoyan
Founder & CEO of Picsart
Endeavor Entrepreneur
Hovhannes is a serial entrepreneur and computer scientist raised in Armenia. He developed an early passion for technology, holding senior leadership roles in large-scale consumer internet businesses. After three successful ventures and exits, Hovhannes was inspired to launch Picsart when his 11-year-old daughter was bullied online for a drawing she had shared. He sought to build a safe community for creating and sharing art online.
Roberto Dagnoni
Executive Chairman & CEO of Mercado Bitcoin
Endeavor Entrepreneur
2026 Endeavor Outlier
Roberto Dagnoni is the Executive Chairman of Mercado Bitcoin and 2TM, where he has led strategic growth and innovation in blockchain-powered finance for more than six years. With deep expertise in strategy and mergers & acquisitions, he is committed to building trust and creating value in Latin America’s crypto markets. As an Endeavor Entrepreneur, Roberto collaborates with global founders to drive digital disruption and expand access to financial technology.
Allen Taylor
Managing Partner at Endeavor Catalyst
Allen Taylor is the Managing Partner of Endeavor Catalyst, Endeavor's innovative co-investment fund that has been recognized as one of the most active global venture investors in markets like Latin America and the Middle East. Allen brings 20+ years of experience in economic development and venture capital with a focus on emerging markets to his leadership roles at Endeavor, a mission-driven organization focused on supporting high-growth companies in emerging and underserved markets. Allen is a frequent guest lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and serves on the boards of several entrepreneurship and venture capital-focused organizations, including Kauffman Fellows (Class 16), Alter Global, STV (Saudi Arabia), and Scale Up Ventures (Brazil).
Arturo Nunez
Founder & CEO of AIE Creative
Endeavor Mentor
Arturo Nuñez is the Founder and CEO of AIE Creative, an agency that creates immersive brand experiences for a curated portfolio of clients including the National Football League and other innovative companies. He also serves as a board member at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Previously, Nuñez was Chief Marketing Officer of Nubank and has led global marketing efforts for some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Apple, Nike, and the National Basketball Association, with additional leadership roles at PepsiCo, Diageo, and Colgate-Palmolive.
At Nike, he served as Vice President of Global Marketing for Nike Basketball, where he led global brand strategy and was instrumental in campaigns for athletes such as LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Paul George. He also supports nonprofit organizations including The Miami Underline and Playing for Change Foundation.
João Del Valle
Co-Founder & CEO of EBANX
Endeavor Entrepreneur
2026 Endeavor Outlier
João Del Valle is the CEO and co-founder of EBANX, a leading fintech company. With over 15 years of experience in software development, he has been instrumental in the company's expansion across Latin America and Africa. Under his leadership, EBANX has grown to connect global companies with customers in emerging markets through innovative payment solutions.
Dileep Thazhmon
Founder & CEO of Jeeves
Dileep Thazhmon is the CEO and Founder of Jeeves, a FinTech unicorn that provides modern financial services to businesses worldwide. With a background as a serial entrepreneur, Thazhmon has successfully positioned Jeeves as a global business bank operating across multiple countries and currencies. His leadership has driven Jeeves to achieve significant milestones, including international expansion and recognition as a unicorn.
Ana Cristina
Gadala-Maria
Principal at QED Investors
Ana Cristina Gadala-Maria is a Principal at QED Investors and the Head of Fontes, QED’s dedicated fund for seed-stage startups in Latin America. Originally from Guatemala City, Ana Cristina is a fierce advocate for financial inclusion, believing that entrepreneurship is the ultimate catalyst for transformative change. Before joining QED, she founded Mosaico, a platform for LatAm founders, and spent years in strategy consulting focused on the U.S. multicultural market. A Stanford and Harvard Business School alumna, she is a dedicated champion for female and diverse founders who are building the next generation of financial services across the region.
Patrick Mork
Former Google Executive
3x CMO | Bestselling Author
Global Keynote Speaker
Endeavor Mentor
Patrick Mork is a former Google executive, three-time Chief Marketing Officer, bestselling author, and global keynote speaker who helps leaders become unstoppable in times of extreme change. At Google, Patrick built and led the marketing team that launched the Google Play brand, helping scale the business from $700 million to $2.5 billion in under two years during the mobile revolution. Over a 25-year career spanning seven countries, Patrick has launched global products, led startups, and guided organizations through disruptive change. Having lived in 11 countries and speaking four languages, Patrick delivers powerful, story-driven keynotes in English and Spanish that help leaders build resilience and thrive in times uncertainty.
Matthew Vega-Sanz
Co-founder & CEO of Gail
Endeavor Entrepreneur
Matthew Vega-Sanz is the co-founder and CEO of GAIL, an AI platform serving the financial services industry. Prior to GAIL, Matthew co-founded LULA, an insurtech platform that expanded to serve over 5,000 businesses and millions of customers nationwide. His innovative contributions have been recognized by Forbes, featuring him in their "Under 30" series.
Alberto López Gaffney
Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer at Evertec
Alberto López Gaffney is Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer at Evertec, where he leads global strategy, M&A, marketing, and communications to drive long-term growth across Latin America and the Caribbean. He joined in 2023 with over 25 years of experience in corporate finance and investment banking, previously serving as CFO of Despegar.com and TGLT S.A., and holding senior roles at Itaú BBA and Morgan Stanley. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master’s in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Católica de Argentina.
Madan Nagaldinne
Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
Madan Nagaldinne serves as a Partner on the People Practices team, where he supports all a16z crypto portfolio companies. Prior to joining a16z crypto, Madan held the position of Chief People Officer at Paxos. With over two decades of experience, he has spearheaded HR and People teams at notable companies including Compass, Amazon, Meta, and KLA Tencor. His extensive international experience has helped companies scale people and culture across continents including Asia, Europe, and the US.
Madan transitioned from engineering to human resources, earning a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Human Resources from the London School of Economics. An enthusiastic yoga practitioner, Madan is based in New York.
Steven McKean
Co-Founder, Chairman, & CEO at ApexEdge
Managing Director at Forty Seven
Endeavor Mentor
Steven McKean is the Co-Founder and CEO of ApexEdge, a Miami-based fintech platform helping financial institutions deliver bill and subscription management solutions to their customers. A serial entrepreneur, he previously founded and led Acceller and Billshark, building a career at the intersection of technology, marketing, and consumer finance. He holds a BBA and Master of Accounting from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.
Juan Pablo Jimenez
Vice-President Strategic Alliances and Citrix Flex Platform GTM
Endeavor Mentor
Juan Pablo Jiménez is a seasoned technology and fintech executive with over two decades of experience scaling businesses across Latin America. He built his career at Citrix, where he rose to COO of Americas Sales and Services, leading commercial strategy across the region. He later joined Kushki, Ecuador's first unicorn, as Chief Sales Officer, driving the company's expansion from Miami. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, Juan Pablo has a deep understanding of the Latin American market and what it takes to grow in it. He is also a dedicated ecosystem builder, recognized as Mentor of the Year at Endeavor Colombia.
Speakers
Gerry Giacoman Colyer
CEO & Co-founder of Clara
Endeavor Entrepreneur
2026 Endeavor Outlier
Claudia Duran
Regional Managing Director for North America & Managing Director at Endeavor Miami
Martin Migoya
CEO and Co-Founder of Globant & Chairman of Endeavor Argentina
2026 Endeavor Outlier
Antoine Jebara
Co-Founder, GM Channel & Alliances Business at JumpCloud
Endeavor Entrepreneur
2026 Endeavor Outlier
Johanna Mikkola
Co-CEO at Groupe EDH North America
Co-founder of Mestari
Endeavor Entrepreneur
Manuel Godoy
Co-Founder & CEO at Félix
Endeavor Entrepreneur
2026 Endeavor Outlier
Erica Groussman
Founder & CEO at TRUBAR
Julian Torres
CEO & Co-Founder at Ontop
Endeavor Entrepreneur
Stefan Batory
Co-Founder & CEO at Booksy
Endeavor Entrepreneur
2026 Endeavor Outlier
Shu Nyatta
Founder & Managing Partner at Bicycle Capital
Endeavor Global Board Member
Hovhannes Avoyan
Founder & CEO of Picsart
Endeavor Entrepreneur
Roberto Dagnoni
Executive Chairman & CEO of Mercado Bitcoin
Endeavor Entrepreneur
2026 Endeavor Outlier
Allen Taylor
Managing Partner at Endeavor Catalyst
Arturo Nunez
Founder & CEO of AIE Creative
Endeavor Mentor
João Del Valle
Co-Founder & CEO of EBANX
Endeavor Entrepreneur
2026 Endeavor Outlier
Dileep Thazhmon
Founder & CEO of Jeeves
Ana Cristina Gadala-Maria
Principal at QED Investors
Patrick Mork
Former Google Executive
3x CMO
Bestselling Author
Global Keynote Speaker
Endeavor Mentor
Matthew Vega-Sanz
Co-founder & CEO of Gail
Endeavor Entrepreneur
Alberto López Gaffney
Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer at Evertec
Madan Nagaldinne
Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
Steven McKean
Co-Founder, Chairman, & CEO at ApexEdge
Managing Director at Forty Seven
Endeavor Mentor
Juan Pablo Jimenez
Vice-President Strategic Alliances and Citrix Flex Platform GTM
Endeavor Mentor
FAQs
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Parking Information
Venue Parking: Limited valet parking will be available onsite.
Street Parking: Additional street parking is available in the surrounding areas. Please plan accordingly, as availability may vary.
Recommended Option: To avoid parking challenges, we encourage you to use ride-share apps (e.g., Uber, Lyft) for convenience and to help minimize traffic.
Arriving early is always a good idea to secure your spot or ensure a timely drop-off. We look forward to seeing you there.
Dress Code
Comfortable business casual.
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