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Jessica Mercedes

Investor

Venture Partner at Firstrock Capital

New York, New York, United States

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86 people in our graph share verified history with Jessica — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Andres BarretounlockedJessica: together at PulsoSocial (2015–2019)
×4Jessica: together at Firstrock Capital
×2Jessica: together at Codiga
Jessica: together at Socialatom Group

About

An expert in technical recruiting, developer relations and public relations for tech companies in Latin America and the U.S. She has previously worked with firms including Google Developers, Rackspace, Netflix, Corona and Pepsi, and assists founders with recruiting, marketing and PR.

Experience

  1. AestroCEO & co-founder2024 — 2026New York, United States
  2. askMayChief Executive Officer2023 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  3. YearOne (Techstars 2020)Head of Community Product2022
  4. CodigaCo- founder & Investor2021 — 2022
  5. Holberton School ColombiaCo-Founder + Country Manager2019 — 2021
  6. CoderiseDirector2013 — 2021
  7. Socialatom VenturesSenior Advisor2018 — 2021
  8. Socialatom VenturesManaging Director2015 — 2018
  9. PulsoSocialBoard Advisor2015 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
  10. Firstrock CapitalVenture Partner2016 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
  11. Socialatom GroupManaging Director (PulsoSocial)2014 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
  12. Socialatom GroupSenior Public Relations Account Executive (SAPR)2013 — 2014New York, United States
  13. capital DBGDigital Account Executive2012 — 2013
  14. Pages BBDOAccount Executive / Brand Strategist2012
  15. As PublicidadAccount Executive2010 — 2011
  16. Piamonte GroupProduction Assistant + Traffic Department Manager2010Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area
  17. Dream BuildersMarketing Promotions Coordinator2009
  18. Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrolloproduction, script, Post-production2007 — 2009

Skills & more

Partnerships3Data Analysis3Content Development2New Business DevelopmentHigh Performance TeamsC-Level RelationshipsVendor RelationsStrategic PartnershipsProblem SolvingPartner Relationship ManagementOral CommunicationNegotiation
+12 moreEmbraces ChangeBusiness Relationship ManagementTechnological InnovationVenture CapitalEarly-Stage StartupsAngel InvestingStrategic LeadershipExecutive LeadershipEmployee RelationsEmployee EngagementEarly Stage CompaniesCoaching

Languages English · Spanish

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Colleagues at Firstrock Capital

Andres Barreto
General Partner at Firstrock Capital
Erik
Partner at Firstrock Capital
Erik Stettler
Partner at Firstrock Capital
Hernando
Partner at Firstrock Capital
Hernando Barreto
Partner at Firstrock Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jessica Mercedes?
An expert in technical recruiting, developer relations and public relations for tech companies in Latin America and the U.S. She has previously worked with firms including Google Developers, Rackspace, Netflix, Corona and Pepsi, and assists founders with recruiting, marketing and PR.
Where does Jessica Mercedes work?
Jessica Mercedes is Venture Partner at Firstrock Capital.
Where did Jessica Mercedes go to school?
Jessica Mercedes studied at Universidad Nebrija (Master's Degree, Public Relations); New York University (Audiovisuals Production, TV and Cinema); Universidad APEC (Bachelor's Degree, Advertising).

Founder mafias

Firstrock Capital mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Andres BarretoGeneral PartnerFounded OnSwipe

YearOne mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Nasir QadreeSeed InvestorFounded Zealvc +1

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