Andres Gutierrez
About Andres Gutierrez
Andres Gutierrez is the Co-Founder and CEO of TPaga, a mobile wallet service in Latin America. He has extensive experience in marketing and entrepreneurship, having previously co-founded Tappsi and worked at Crown Cork & Seal.
Work at tpaga
Andres Gutierrez serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Tpaga, a position he has held since 2017. Under his leadership, Tpaga has emerged as a significant player in the financial technology sector in Latin America. The company focuses on empowering consumers to transition to a cashless economy. Gutierrez has been instrumental in developing solutions that address financial exclusion, impacting over 60% of the Latin American population. Tpaga has achieved notable milestones, including becoming the first mobile wallet in the region to facilitate cashless transactions across various sectors, such as gas, transportation, and groceries.
Education and Expertise
Andres Gutierrez has a diverse educational background. He studied at Universidad de Los Andes, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business from 2000 to 2006. He furthered his studies in Finance, achieving a Diplomado in Valoración de Empresas in 2012. Additionally, he completed a Diplomado in Marketing Digital at CESA from 2011 to 2012. Gutierrez also attended Harvard Business School, where he completed a course on Scaling Entrepreneurial Ventures in 2018. His experience at Y Combinator in the Summer of 2017 has also contributed to his entrepreneurial skills.
Background
Prior to founding Tpaga, Andres Gutierrez co-founded Tappsi, a taxi-hailing app that became the second largest in Latin America during his tenure from 2012 to 2017. His earlier career includes roles at Crown Cork & Seal, where he worked as a Market & Marketing Analyst in the USA from 2007 to 2009 and later as Market & Marketing Manager for North America from 2009 to 2011. This extensive experience in marketing and management has shaped his approach to entrepreneurship and innovation in the fintech industry.
Achievements
Andres Gutierrez has played a pivotal role in transforming the financial landscape in Latin America through his work with Tpaga. He has successfully led the company to become a leader in mobile wallet solutions, enabling users to conduct cashless transactions in various everyday scenarios. His previous success with Tappsi also highlights his ability to scale technology-driven solutions in competitive markets. Gutierrez's vision for a cashless world continues to drive his initiatives at Tpaga, aiming to enhance financial inclusion across the region.