Board Profile
The board seat between AI's promise and its actual delivery.
I transform organizations so that talent and technology advance together, not separately. As a founder, investor, independent board member, and global operator, I turn disruption into competitive advantage.
I bring to the boardroom a rare combination: AI-native operator, enterprise software founder, and global corporate governance. I help boards fast-track transformation, modernize human capital strategies, and adopt AI with responsibility and scale.
Why Vera on Your Board
Most boards understand that AI is urgent. Fewer have a director who has actually shipped it, to Walmart, BBVA, Bimbo, and Coca-Cola. Vera translates AI investment from thesis to operating discipline: she asks the questions that expose misalignment between technology spend and business outcomes, and she has the founder's instinct to know when a strategy needs rebuilding, not polishing. She brings cross-border fluency (U.S., Europe, Latin America), experience scaling PE-backed and high-growth companies, and a voice that integrates talent, ethics, and sustainability into board-level AI decisions.
Areas of Board Impact
AI & Digital Transformation
From pilots to deployment at scale with real P&L impact. AI-native operator who has shipped enterprise AI to Walmart, BBVA, Bimbo, and Coca-Cola.
Enterprise Productivity
CEO of Apli, optimizing labor productivity for multinationals in partnership with SAP & Microsoft. 67% lower turnover, 18% higher productivity.
Global Growth & Scaling
Launched and led operations across Latin America, the United States, and Europe. Cross-border fluency across regulatory, cultural, and operational contexts.
Venture Strategy & Innovation
Corporate venture capital, innovation programs, and collaboration with tech ecosystems. PE/VC background scaling from zero to $3B AUM.
Board Experience
PepsiCo MexicoCurrent
Independent Director, Breakthrough Innovation Board
50/50 Women on BoardsCurrent
Co-Chair, Mexico Chapter
Bamboo Capital
Board roles across fintech, microfinance & turnaround funds
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA with honors
University of Cambridge
M.Phil, Gates Scholar
Harvard College
A.B. magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Executive Track Record
Apli
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Pioneered AI talent management and scaled SaaS across LatAm’s largest employers. 67% lower turnover, 18% higher productivity, ethical AI deployment. Acquired by PE-backed iCIMS.
Fast Company Most Innovative Companies | MIT Future of Work | HBS NVC Winner
Hellofood Mexico
CEO
Turned around operations, leading to €125M sale to Just Eat.
Lamudi / Carmudi
Founder & CEO
Launched real estate & auto apps in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.
Bamboo Capital
Investor
Closed a $100M+ transaction with assets in 11 countries.
Bain Capital Credit
Investor
Scaled European portfolio from €0 to €3B AUM.
iCIMS
Advisor
Post-acquisition advisory role.
Fast-growth, PE-backed, and purpose-driven organizations welcome.