Piero Linares
About Piero Linares
Piero Linares is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fitia, a company specializing in automated meal planning and nutrition tracking. He has a background in finance and business development, having previously worked at BRECA and Pacífico Seguros.
Work at Fitia
Piero Linares serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Fitia, a company established in 2019 in Lima. Under his leadership, Fitia focuses on automated meal planning and nutrition tracking. The company has developed a science-based algorithm that personalizes meal plans to meet individual calorie and macronutrient needs. Linares has been instrumental in guiding Fitia since its inception, ensuring the company's growth and innovation in the nutrition technology sector.
Previous Experience at BRECA
Before founding Fitia, Piero Linares held multiple roles at BRECA from 2015 to 2019. He began as a Finance and Strategy Intern, where he worked for five months. He then progressed to the role of Business Development Analyst for one year, followed by a position as a Finance and Strategy Analyst for eleven months. His final role at BRECA was as a Business Development Senior Analyst, where he contributed for ten months. This diverse experience provided him with a strong foundation in finance and business strategy.
Education and Expertise
Piero Linares obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Lima, completing his studies from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, he participated in Y Combinator's Startup School in 2020 and was part of the Summer 2021 Batch at Y Combinator, further enhancing his entrepreneurial skills and knowledge in startup development.
Internship Experience
Piero Linares began his professional journey with an internship at Pacífico Seguros, where he worked as a Risk and Markets Intern for ten months from 2014 to 2015. This role allowed him to gain insights into risk assessment and market analysis, contributing to his overall expertise in finance and strategy.