I’ve never taken
the expected path.
And it’s worked out pretty well.
Before I built a company, I was a public school teacher. Before I raised venture capital, I worked in the White House. Before I sold to Mattel, I was told the odds were against me — a Latina founder trying to break into a tech industry that wasn’t built for people like me.
I did it anyway.
I co-founded Caribu, an interactive video-calling platform for kids and families, scaled it to international recognition — TIME’s Best Inventions, Apple’s Best Apps, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. — and sold it to Mattel in 2022. Before that, I served as a White House Fellow and senior policy advisor at the U.S. Department of the Treasury under President Obama, led Teach For America as Executive Director in Miami-Dade, and consulted at Booz & Company and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Two Harvard degrees. Thirty-plus pitch competitions won or placed. The first Hispanic founder to raise one million dollars in equity crowdfunding.
That’s the resume. Here’s what it actually means for you.
I’ve built and fixed operations across every sector — nonprofit, corporate, government, and tech. I know what breaks and when. I know what founders get wrong before their Series A and what leaders miss when they’re scaling too fast. I know how to cut through the noise on AI and turn it into a genuine competitive edge instead of a distraction.
Most advisors give you frameworks. I give you what actually happens in the room — because I've been there.
That’s why I started Dark Horse Ops.
A dark horse is the surprise contender. The one with hidden potential the field underestimated. That’s been my story. And if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance it’s yours too.
I work with founders, executives, and leaders who are serious about building something real — across all stages, all sectors, and all the moments that matter most: growth, fundraising, scale, and exit.
If you’re ready to stop figuring it out alone, let’s talk.
The principles behind the practice.
Operations is not boring. It’s the difference between an idea and a company.
The underdog usually has more information than the favorite. Use it.
AI is a tool, not a strategy. Knowing which tools to use and how to use them is the actual competitive advantage.
The best time to fix your systems was six months ago. The second best time is now.
Ready to build something real?
Let’s talk. One conversation, no pitch, no pressure. Tell me where you’re stuck and I’ll tell you if I can help.
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