Where does Ruben Hernandez work?

Ruben Hernandez is Managing Partner at devlabs.

What does Ruben Hernandez invest in?

Ruben Hernandez invests in AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.

What check size does Ruben Hernandez write?

Ruben Hernandez typically writes checks of $500K – $2.1M.

Where did Ruben Hernandez go to school?

Ruben Hernandez studied at Columbia Engineering (BS, Environmental Engineering); University of California, Berkeley - School of Law (International and Executive Legal Education, International Business).

Ruben Hernandez

Investor

Managing Partner at devlabs

Oakland, California

Writes $500K – $2.1M checks · typically $1M

About

Ruben O. Hernandez used software-company profits to stay entrepreneur-aligned, hands-on scaling outlier small-town and rural founders to $50K before taking equity, and partners with the World Bank on public-private matching.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFintechHealthtechSaaS

Experience

Nexxa Terra LLCManaging Directorcurrent2025 — presentOakland, California, United States
Human Flourishing EnDAOmentFounder and Stewardcurrent2025 — presentOakland, California, United States
Full Spectrum Capital PartnersFounding Partnercurrent2019 — presentOakland, California, United States
devlabsLimited Partnercurrent2015 — presentOakland, CA
devlabsFounding Partner2013 — 2025Oakland, California
devlabsGeneral Partner2016 — 2021Chile
Birth DetroitBoard Member and Treasurer2023 — 2025Detroit, Michigan, United States
Perinatal Power Foundation, IKIAM Foundation, Uncommon Wealth EndowmentPartial Chief Investment Officer2023 — 2025Oakland, California, United States
EnabledwareDirector of Business Development2012 — 2013Santa Cruz, California, USA
Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of CommerceChairman of the Board2009 — 2012
TumisBusiness Development and Project Manager2005 — 2006Oakland, California
AccentureManager1997 — 2005Worldwide

Skills & more

Latin America2Negotiation18Management22Strategy69Leadership25Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)Regenerative PhilanthropyIntegrated Capital StrategyCollaborative GovernanceFinancial Management & BudgetingStrategic Planning & Organizational DevelopmentFundraising & Grant Writing

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Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)Maternal Health Advocacy & Nonprofit LeadershipImpact Investing & Portfolio ManagementMaternal Health & Global Health InitiativesIndigenous Rights & Environmental SustainabilitySpiritual Entrepreneurship & Ethical InvestmentsRisk Management & Stakeholder EngagementStart-up VenturesSeed CapitalNonprofit OrganizationsEducatorConvener

Languages English · Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ruben Hernandez?: Ruben O. Hernandez used software-company profits to stay entrepreneur-aligned, hands-on scaling outlier small-town and rural founders to $50K before taking equity, and partners with the World Bank on public-private matching.
Where does Ruben Hernandez work?: Ruben Hernandez is Managing Partner at devlabs.
What does Ruben Hernandez invest in?: Ruben Hernandez invests in AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Ruben Hernandez write?: Ruben Hernandez typically writes checks of $500K – $2.1M.
Where did Ruben Hernandez go to school?: Ruben Hernandez studied at Columbia Engineering (BS, Environmental Engineering); University of California, Berkeley - School of Law (International and Executive Legal Education, International Business).

Same school

Also attended Columbia Engineering55

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Also attended University of California, Berkeley - School of Law86

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Shared employers

Also worked at Accenture736

Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront Ventures Chris BrittCo-founder & CEO of Chime Viviana FagaGeneral Partner at Felicis Ventures Julie YangVice President at Investcorp Amira OujiVice President of Platform & Portfolio Success, Rise of the Rest at Revolution Antonio GrifoniAssociate at P101 Ventures

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