OpenAI hires first on-the-ground person for Latam startup ecosystem
TheMoonMidas · x · 2026-11-13
Pau Mejia Giraldo announced she joined OpenAI Startups as the first person on the ground in Latin America, ten days into the role. She shared photos from a Brazil event where a slide declared Brazil "one of the most dynamic AI markets in the world," listing regional builders like Fintoc, Nubank, Mercado Libre, Kavak, and Zapia.
The move signals OpenAI is extending its startup ecosystem push into Latam with local presence.
Related event: OpenAI Names Pau Mejia as First Latam Startups Lead(2 posts)→
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