Ricardo Celaya

Critic
DISC Type : C

Managing Partner - Kolab Ventures at Kolab Ventures

Canada

Overview

Ricardo is a Managing Partner at Kolab Ventures and President of ARTO Group, with expertise in venture building and strategic investment in disruptive technologies. A University of Oxford MBA graduate, he was named one of Forbes 30 Business Promises in 2018. Colleagues describe him as intelligent and audacious.

He is passionate about the intersection of science, technology, and creativity, aiming to make art more accessible. Ricardo recently launched a personal podcast, “Un Podcast de Humanos, ” to discuss global markets, technology, and cultural trends, reflecting his wide-ranging intellectual curiosity.

Unique fact: Ricardo was recognized by Forbes Mexico as one of the "30 Business Promises" in 2018.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Critic

Objective Thinker

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

Disruptive Technologies
As a partner at Break Off, he invests in emerging technologies like biotechnology, robotics, and nanotechnology to positively impact quality of life.
Venture Building
His role as Managing Partner at Kolab Ventures focuses on co-founding, financing, and launching startups, turning visions into viable companies.
Art & Technology
He founded ARTO Group, an art and design firm, with the mission of "taking ART TO THE PEOPLE, " blending creativity with digital strategy.

Media Appearances

Ricardo Celaya - Future Founders Program (by Kolab Ventures). Featured in YouTube

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Work History

1-2023
Managing Partner - Kolab Ventures at Kolab Ventures
6-2022
Partner at RIS3 Labs
6-2021 - 12-2022
Chief Operating Officer at Kolab Ventures
5-2020 - 2-2022
Business Finance Manager at CreativeMornings/Toronto
10-2014
Partner & Fractional Executive at Break Off

Education

3-2025 - 3-2025
Diploma of Education from Harvard Business School
2010 - 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Oxford

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Exp : 18 Location : Canada Job Level : Junior Designation : Managing Partner - Kolab Ventures at Kolab Ventures
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Insights For Selling To Ricardo

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ricardo is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ricardo

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ricardo move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Ricardo take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Ricardo

Personality Compatibility


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