Jorge L. Higueras
About Jorge L. Higueras
Jorge L. Higueras is a Portfolio Manager and Head of New Bets at GetGround, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in finance and business development, having held positions at notable companies such as Google and 3i Group plc.
Current Role at GetGround
Jorge L. Higueras currently serves as Portfolio Manager, Head of New Bets, and Co-Head of Mortgages at GetGround. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and portfolio management. His role involves overseeing new investment opportunities and managing mortgage-related operations, reflecting his expertise in finance and investment.
Previous Experience at GetGround
Prior to his current role, Jorge worked at GetGround as Founder's Associate from 2022 to 2023. In this capacity, he supported the founding team in various operational and strategic tasks, gaining valuable insights into the company's growth and development.
Experience at Google
Jorge L. Higueras has significant experience at Google, where he worked in two roles. He served as a Business Development Manager for Startups & Investors from 2019 to 2020 in Dublin, Ireland. Additionally, he was an International Growth Consultant in Ads Large Customer Sales from 2018 to 2019, also in Dublin. His work focused on driving growth and developing strategies for large clients.
Educational Background
Jorge studied at Universidad Pontificia Comillas, where he specialized in Finance and earned a Bachelor in Business Administration. He also attended Emory University - Goizueta Business School, obtaining a Bachelor in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Business Economics. Additionally, he completed a Product Management program at BrainStation and studied Economics at Lycée Français de Madrid, achieving a Baccalauréat in Sciences Économiques et Sociales.
Career Path and Other Roles
Jorge has held various positions throughout his career. He worked as a Private Equity Analyst at 3i Group plc from 2016 to 2018 in Madrid, Spain, and as an Investment Banking Analyst at DC Advisory from 2015 to 2016. He also served as a Consultant in Corporate Advisory and Litigation Support at Duff & Phelps in 2015. His brief tenure as an Entrepreneur at Antler in 2020 further highlights his diverse experience in finance and business development.