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Investor at Valar Atomics
📍 Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area, United States

Dani Zighelboim is a founder, operator, and investor focused on bridging the U. S. and Central American markets. He co-founded Coconut Cartel, a premium spirits brand, and now serves as Managing Partner at MesoAmex, an advisory platform. He is also an active investor in clean energy through Valar Atomics.

Born in Miami and raised in Guatemala and El Salvador, Dani is passionate about food, agriculture, and cross-cultural business. He channels his entrepreneurial drive, which hes had since childhood, into building brands that reflect his Latin American heritage while scaling them for a global audience.

Unique fact: He and his brother created a global trend by being the first to import and brand fresh coconuts, selling them to luxury hotels in Miami.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Investor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area, United States
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LATAM-U. S. Business
His career is dedicated to building commercial and investment bridges between Central America and the United States through his ventures MesoAmex and Coconut Cartel.
Spirits & CPG
He co-founded and scaled Coconut Cartel, a premium Guatemalan rum brand, and identifies as a "CPG guy" in his professional life.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Investor
Valar Atomics
7-2025
Advisor
Dream Ventures
11-2012
Founder - CXO
Coconut Cartel
12-2024
Venture Partner
The Family Fund & Founder Community
11-2023
Managing Partner
MesoAmex
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Education
2002 - 2005
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Escuela Americana
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