Maria Carolina Romero is an experienced angel investor and early-stage investment expert, with a strong background in venture development and startup equity. She serves as the Chief Venture Development & Investment Officer at CoThrive and is actively involved in investment selection committees. Maria also mentors and coaches startups through prestigious programs like the EIC Accelerator and the World Bank’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship initiatives. With a global presence, she focuses on bridging the startup equity gap and guiding founders toward growth and funding success.