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Jaime Macaya

Founder

Founder at Checkars

Mexico

FoundedCheckars · YC

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×8Jaime: together at Y Combinator
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About

Jaime Macaya is VP/GM for Hispanic Latin America at Grupo QuintoAndar, where he is part of the global executive team and responsible for the company's business in Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama. He previously served as COO of Kavak and co-founded Checkars, which was acquired by Kavak in 2020. He makes venture investments through SatyaLatam and mentors founders in the YC and Endeavor communities in Latin America.

Founder at CheckarsYC W20

Intro paths

YC

Jaime went through Y Combinator (Winter 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Checkars's investors · 2

Wollef VenturesMexico CityY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2020

Co-founders at Checkars

JCJuan Cruz De la rua
Juan Cruz De la ruaFounder

Experience

  1. Grupo QuintoAndarVP / GM, Hispanic Latin Americacurrent2026 — presentMexico City, Mexico
  2. Satya LatamPartner, Co-Foundercurrent2025 — presentLatin America
  3. Kavak.comGlobal Chief Operating Officer2020 — 2025
  4. Kavak.comCo-Founder - Checkars2018 — 2020
  5. OLX GroupDirector: Autos & Real Estate2015 — 2017Buenos Aires
  6. OLX GroupDirector, Latam Expansion2014 — 2015Buenos Aires
  7. Evolution Partners Management ConsultingEngagement Manager2012 — 2013buenos aires, argentina
  8. Monitor GroupSenior Project Manager2010 — 2012New York, United States
  9. Monitor GroupAssociate2005 — 2008Madrid

Skills & more

Consumer Products3Financial Modeling13Management Consulting30Growth Strategies6Market Entry5Investment Banking9Marketing Strategy3Recruiting1Valuation9CRM3Emerging Markets5Business Strategy2
+10 moreMergers & AcquisitionsEntrepreneurshipConsultingLatin AmericaAnalytical SkillsStrategyLeadershipAnalysisManagementStrategic Planning

Languages English · French · Spanish

  • Capital markets, Managerial Finance — Harvard Summer School
  • Kaszek Innovation and Leadership Program — Stanford University Graduate School of Business

From Jaime's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jaime Macaya?
Jaime Macaya is VP/GM for Hispanic Latin America at Grupo QuintoAndar, where he is part of the global executive team and responsible for the company's business in Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama. He previously served as COO of Kavak and co-founded Checkars, which was acquired by Kavak in 2020. He makes venture investments through SatyaLatam and mentors founders in the YC and Endeavor communities in Latin America.
Where does Jaime Macaya work?
Jaime Macaya is Founder of Checkars.
What companies did Jaime Macaya found?
Jaime Macaya founded Checkars.
Where did Jaime Macaya go to school?
Jaime Macaya studied at Columbia Business School (MBA); Y Combinator (Winter 2020 Batch); Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (BA, International Relations).

Founder mafias

St. Andrew's Scots School / Escuela Escocesa San Andres mafia3

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Shared employers

Also worked at Satya Latam1

Juan Cruz De la ruaFounder at Checkars