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José V. Fernández is the Founder and CEO of Bankuish, a technology platform that converts gig platform data into alternative credit scores accepted by banks in Latin America to expand banking access for gig workers, freelancers, and creators. Previously, he led fintech startups including Atlas Money, Access Network, and FiClub, managed impact investments at GCH Partners, and served as Director of Risk at two European banks; he also co-founded the Spanish political party Ciudadanos, where he served as Speaker and ran as a candidate for the European Parliament and local elections. A chartered economist originally from Spain, he holds an MBA from UIMP in Madrid.
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Experience
- BankuishCEO & Foundercurrent2020 — presentMiami, Florida, United States
- EndeavorEndeavor Entrepreneurcurrent2025 — present
- Filance AICEO & Foundercurrent2024 — presentMiami, Florida, United States
- Google for StartupsGoogle for Startups Alumni2023 — 2024
- ACX NetworkPresident & Co-Founder2017 — 2020Manhattan
- Atlas MoneyPresident & Co-Founder2017 — 2020Manhattan
- Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C.Consular Officer2012 — 2017New York City
- The Global Good FundVice President Of Business Development2013 — 2017
- GCH PartnersManaging Partner2012 — 2017Greater New York City Area
- Ciudadanos ("Citizens")Head of International Cooperation2007 — 2017Madrid Area, Spain
- ICEXTrade Officer2012 — 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
- L'OréalSenior Executive Logistics2011 — 2012
- INGRisk Director2008 — 2011
- BanestoRisk Manager2007 — 2008
Skills & more
Leadership11Management9Strategy11Public Speaking4Credit Risk Management58Data AI54FinTech44Gigwork13Risk Analysis10Future of Work10Artificial Intelligence (AI)5Social Impact32
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International DevelopmentPoliticsDiplomacyImpact InvestingEconomicsInternational RelationsSocial EntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategyInternational BusinessEntrepreneurshipNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)Entrepreneurial FinanceLanguages English · French · Italian · Spanish
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- Who is José V. Fernández?
- José V. Fernández is the Founder and CEO of Bankuish, a technology platform that converts gig platform data into alternative credit scores accepted by banks in Latin America to expand banking access for gig workers, freelancers, and creators. Previously, he led fintech startups including Atlas Money, Access Network, and FiClub, managed impact investments at GCH Partners, and served as Director of Risk at two European banks; he also co-founded the Spanish political party Ciudadanos, where he served as Speaker and ran as a candidate for the European Parliament and local elections. A chartered economist originally from Spain, he holds an MBA from UIMP in Madrid.
- Where does José V. Fernández work?
- José V. Fernández is Founder of Bankuish.
- What companies did José V. Fernández found?
- José V. Fernández founded Bankuish.
- Where did José V. Fernández go to school?
- José V. Fernández studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Stanford Executive Program (SEP)); NYU Stern School of Business (Endless Frontier Labs); Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo (Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business).
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