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Ricardo Celaya

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Managing Partner - Kolab Ventures at Kolab Ventures
📍 Canada

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.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner - Kolab Ventures
Job Level
Junior
Location
Canada
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Priorities

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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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

Ricardo Celaya - Future Founders Program (by Kolab Ventures). Featured in YouTube
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Education
3-2025 - 3-2025
Diploma of Education
Harvard Business School
2010 - 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Oxford
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