Luis Almanza

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : DC

Co Founder at Orion Startups

Chihuahua, Mexico

Overview

Luis Almanza is a venture capitalist and innovation ecosystem builder, serving as Managing Director at Orion Startups and Regional Director at Tec de Monterreys Entrepreneurship Institute. Specializing in Latin American startup growth and holding a Doctorate in Management, he is often described as energetic, innovative, and passionate.

Passionate about empowering founders, Luis dedicates his time to mentoring entrepreneurs and investors. He expresses his ideas on his blog, which focuses on business strategy and innovation, and contributes to various media outlets. He is driven by a strong sense of intellectual curiosity and helping others succeed.

His technology and business blog was recognized as one of the five "hottest" in Mexico.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Rigorous & Demanding

Thorough Evaluator

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

Innovation Ecosystems
He builds and scales innovation ecosystems in Latin America, integrating venture capital, education, and strategic policy to foster regional growth.
LATAM Venture Capital
As a VC, he invests in and accelerates early-stage startups in Latin America, seeking to connect them with global innovation hubs.
Startup Methodology
He develops and teaches methodologies like Lean Startup and Customer Development, and even created a "First steps validation board" to guide new companies.

Media Appearances

Luis has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2013
Co Founder at Orion Startups
1-2013
Entrepreneurship coordinator at Innovation and Technological Park at Tec de Monterrey
11-2012 - 2015
Co founder at Advisor Project
10-2009 - 1-2013
Director of Business Engineering & Information Technology Engineering undergraduate programs at Tec de Monterrey
8-2008 - 11-2009
Director of Information Technology Engineering undergraduate programs at Tec de Monterrey

Education

Doctor of Management from Case Western Reserve University
2017 - 2019
Master Degree in Finance from Tecnológico de Monterrey

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Exp : 20 Location : Chihuahua, Mexico Job Level : Junior Designation : Co Founder at Orion Startups
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Insights For Selling To Luis

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Luis is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Luis

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Luis move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Luis take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Luis

Personality Compatibility


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