Julie Castelbaum
About Julie Castelbaum
Julie Castelbaum serves as the Head of Operations at Cargado, a position she has held since 2024. With a diverse background in business management and operations, she has previously worked at Hummingbird and HSBC, and holds an MBA from The Wharton School.
Work at Cargado
Julie Castelbaum serves as the Head of Operations at Cargado, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees operational strategies and ensures efficient processes within the organization. Her leadership is focused on optimizing workflows and enhancing productivity across various departments.
Previous Experience at Hummingbird
Before joining Cargado, Julie Castelbaum worked at Hummingbird in multiple roles. She served as Chief of Staff from 2021 to 2023, where she supported executive leadership and facilitated strategic initiatives. Subsequently, she held the position of Head of Partnerships from 2023 to 2024, focusing on developing and managing key partnerships to drive business growth.
Career Background at HSBC
Julie Castelbaum has significant experience at HSBC, where she held various positions over several years. From 2017 to 2019, she worked as Business Manager to the COO of Global Banking Mexico in Mexico City. Prior to that, she was a Global Trade and Receivables Finance Associate from 2015 to 2017 and participated in the Graduate Development Program from 2013 to 2015, both in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Julie Castelbaum holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School, where she studied from 2019 to 2021. She also completed a Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies and Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis. Additionally, she studied Swedish Culture, Language, and Economics at Uppsala University, further enhancing her academic credentials.
Internships and Fellowships
Throughout her career, Julie Castelbaum has gained valuable experience through various internships and fellowships. She interned at Runa and Pinwheel in 2020, and served as an MBA Fellow at Angel Ventures from 2019 to 2020. These roles provided her with insights into different sectors and contributed to her professional development.