Franco Pereyra
About Franco Pereyra
Franco Pereyra is a cofounder of Near, where he engages with potential clients to provide global hiring solutions. He holds degrees in international commerce and finance and has a background in financial analysis and investment banking.
Work at Near
Franco Pereyra serves as a Cofounder at Near, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he actively engages with potential clients to explore global hiring solutions through Near's platform. His efforts have contributed to the company's mission of facilitating remote talent acquisition. Within the first year of Near's operation, he played a key role in helping over 100 US companies hire remote talent from Latin America.
Education and Expertise
Franco Pereyra holds a Licenciatura in Comercio Internacional from Universidad Nacional de La Matanza. He also studied Finanzas at UADE, where he achieved a Licenciatura. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in international trade and finance, which supports his current role in global hiring solutions.
Background
Before cofounding Near, Franco Pereyra gained diverse experience in the financial sector. He worked as a Financial Analyst at VTEX for five months in 2020 in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina. He also held positions at Effectual Ventures as an Associate and at Banco de Inversión y Comercio Exterior - BICE, where he served as a Banking Analyst and Analyst over a span of two years.
Professional Experience
Franco Pereyra's career includes significant roles in various financial institutions. He began as an Investment Banking Intern at Banco Piano from 2017 to 2018. He then transitioned to Banco de Inversión y Comercio Exterior - BICE, where he worked as a Banking Analyst and later as an Analyst. His experience encompasses facilitating the hiring process for roles such as financial analysts, marketers, project managers, sales representatives, and developers.