Felipe Echandi
About Felipe Echandi
Felipe Echandi is the Co-founder and CEO of Cuanto, a company dedicated to providing online card payment solutions for merchants in Latin America. He has a diverse background in law and finance, with experience at various organizations including Jump Capital, Wells Fargo, and HSBC.
Work at Cuanto
Felipe Echandi has served as Co-founder and CEO of Cuanto since its establishment in September 2018. Under his leadership, Cuanto has developed instant online card payment solutions tailored for Latin American merchants. The company aims to enhance digital financial inclusion in the region by enabling merchants in Panama and beyond to accept card payments through smartphones. Cuanto is also focused on creating modern financial services designed for creators and entrepreneurs in Latin America.
Previous Experience
Prior to his role at Cuanto, Felipe Echandi held various positions in the fintech and legal sectors. He worked as an Associate Intern at Jump Capital in 2015 and as a Venture Fellow at DreamIt Ventures for four months in the same year. He also served as a Fintech and Blockchain Consultant at The Wharton School for one month in 2016. His experience includes a role as a Business Strategist at Wells Fargo in 2014 and as a Legal Divestment Project Manager at HSBC in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Felipe Echandi holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Universidad de Costa Rica, where he studied law with an emphasis on banking and securities regulation. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Texas McCombs School of Business, focusing on finance and entrepreneurship. Additionally, he studied Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture at Renmin University of China. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Management at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Professional Development
Felipe Echandi has participated in various professional development programs. He studied at Y Combinator, achieving W19 status in 2019. His background includes working as a Paralegal at Arias & Muñoz from 2008 to 2011 and as an International Associate at ARIAS FABREGA & FABREGA from 2012 to 2013. His diverse experiences have contributed to his expertise in fintech and legal sectors.
Educational Background
Felipe Echandi completed his high school education at Colegio Episcopal de Panamá, earning a High School Diploma. He furthered his education at Universidad de Costa Rica, where he achieved both a Bachelor of Laws and a Juris Doctor equivalent. He also studied at the International Law Institute - Georgetown University, focusing on law. His educational journey reflects a strong foundation in both legal and financial disciplines.