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Experience
Over the past two decades, I have navigated the intersection of law, venture capital, wealth management, and entrepreneurship, delivering high-impact results for family offices, high-net-worth individuals, venture capital fund managers, and fast-scaling startups. My expertise spans multiple industries and regions, allowing me to offer a unique, multi-disciplinary perspective that helps clients make smarter, more strategic decisions.
My career began in Venezuela, where I co-founded and scaled Imery Urdaneta, a full-service law firm ranked by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers. Under my co-leadership, the firm became a powerhouse in corporate, tax, international structuring, litigation, arbitration, labor law, antitrust, IP and wealth planning, advising multinational corporations, private investors, and high-profile family enterprises.
Over the years, I structured high-stakes M&A deals, tax-efficient investment vehicles, and multi-jurisdictional asset protection and wealth planning strategies, helping clients navigate risk, maximize value, and secure long-term prosperity.
In addition to my legal practice, I have always had an entrepreneurial drive. Recognizing early on the potential of digital business models, I pioneered and launched Tumotorizado.com in 2013, an Uber-like express delivery platform that disrupted Venezuela’s last-mile logistics sector. With the backing of Wayra and Startup Chile—two of Latin America’s top startup accelerators, Tumotorizado grew into the country’s leading express delivery platform, earning recognition as Venezuela’s top delivery tech company in 2020 and was also awarded as a top last mile delivery startup in Chile. This experience gave me firsthand insight into startup structuring, venture financing, and high-growth scaling, which today informs my work with startup founders and venture investors.
After successfully merging and exiting my law firm in 2019, I relocated to New York City, where I leveraged my legal and entrepreneurial background to build a bridge between Latin America and U.S. capital markets.
Today, I advise single-family offices, venture capital firms, and founders on structuring cross-border investments, optimizing tax strategies, and securing high-impact partnerships. My ability to think like an investor, act like an operator, and execute like a lawyer makes me a high-value strategic partner for clients navigating complex transactions and high-stakes decisions.
Corporate, Tax & Family Business Attorney
- Wealth Planning & Family Office Advisory – Structured and advised single and multi-family offices on investment vehicles, trust structures, tax optimization, and cross-border asset protection.
- International Transactions & M&A – Advised corporations like Nestlé, IBM, Lenovo, and Schlumberger on high-value cross-border transactions, including corporate structuring, franchise expansion, and mergers & acquisitions.
- High-Stakes Legal & Financial Strategy – Served as International Financial and Tax Expert Witness in Parmalat’s US$20BN bankruptcy case, participating in depositions in NYC and analyzing corporate finance structures.
Entrepreneur & Venture Capital Advisor
- Startup Structuring & Venture Capital – Helped high-growth startups secure investment, design scalable business models, and structure governance frameworks that attract investors.
- Founder & CEO, Tumotorizado.com – Built Venezuela’s leading express delivery startup, accelerated by Wayra & Startup Chile, and recognized as Best Express Delivery Tech Company in 2020 by Cavecom-e.
- Strategic Advisor to VC Firms & Founders – Worked with venture capital fund managers and entrepreneurs on fundraising strategies, investor relations, and deal structuring.
- Host, Startup Mentoring & Venturing Podcast – Created a high-impact platform for thought leadership in venture capital and entrepreneurship, interviewing top founders, investors, single family office managers and innovation leaders.
Academic & Thought Leadership
- Academic Director, Asuntos Digitales – Leading executive programs on venture capital, startup financing, and business strategy, training the next generation of entrepreneurs and investors.
- Former Graduate Law Professor at UNIMET & IESA – Taught income tax and international taxation at two of Venezuela’s top graduate academic institutions, preparing professionals to navigate complex global tax environments.
- TEDx Speaker – Delivered the talk "Repotenciando la identidad del Venezolano" in Caracas, Venezuela. This talk explored values, principles, and the power of redefining identity through entrepreneurship, highlighting how Tumotorizado.com transformed the bad stigma of motorbike couriers in Venezuela by creating a trust-based economic model for “motoemprendedores”. Watch the TEDx talk here.
- International Speaker – Frequent guest at global investment, entrepreneurship, and family office conferences, sharing insights on innovation, tax strategy, venture scaling, and wealth planning.
Whether you’re a family office structuring multi-generational wealth, a VC fund manager looking to scale, or a startup founder seeking strategic growth, I offer tailored solutions that deliver results.
Let’s talk about how we can create massive value together.
Leadership & Memberships
Leadership Roles
I actively contribute to business, venture capital, and legal communities, holding leadership positions that drive growth, innovation, and strategic connections:
- New York Ambassador, Venecapital – Connecting Latam venture capital and private equity opportunities with U.S. investors and vice versa, bridging cross-border investment and innovation.
- Director, ILAEF U.S. Chapter – Supporting family businesses and family offices with strategies for wealth preservation, governance, and succession planning.
- Director, Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce VACC (2021–2023) – Strengthened bilateral business and investment relations between Venezuela and the U.S., supporting entrepreneurs and investors navigating cross-border opportunities.
- Director, Cavecom-e (2021–2023) – Advocating for e-commerce, fintech, and digital transformation in Latin America, helping businesses adapt to the digital economy.
Professional Memberships
I am an active member of leading global organizations in wealth management, taxation, and corporate law, ensuring my clients benefit from cutting-edge insights and top-tier advisory:
- Wealth Experts – Collaborating with global wealth advisors on asset protection, estate planning, and tax optimization for HNWIs and family offices.
- AVDT & Asovedefi – Engaging in corporate tax and financial law discussions, helping businesses and investors navigate complex regulatory frameworks.
- International Fiscal Association (IFA) – U.S. Chapter – Staying at the forefront of international tax law, treaties, and compliance strategies for cross-border transactions.
- 100 Fundadores. Exclusive fraternity of entrepreneurs and investors passionate about luxury experiences, elite networking, and unique investment opportunities.
These roles expand my global network and strategic expertise, ensuring my clients receive tailored, high-impact solutions in an ever-changing financial and business landscape.
Schedule a in person or Zoom meeting with Nacho to explore new opportunities.
Strategic Partners
Growing and Sharing
NETWORKING & LEARNING TOGETHER
WEBINARS & PODCAST - SPEAKER
- From the Sports Field to Investment: Boost Your Personal Brand and Secure Your Financial Future - Zurich, Switzerland - March 2025
- Hult Alumni Hour #4: Beyond the Exit: Scaling, Selling & Securing Generational Wealth. Read takeaway here - London, UK - February 2025
- MASTER CLASS ¿Cómo levantar capital con éxito para tu startup en Iberoamerica? Asuntos Digitales Business School - Madrid, Spain - October 2024
- Family Office and Fund of Funds Online Global Congress - "Open Innovation Strategies: How to Partner with Single Family Offices, Corporations, Startups & Beyond" - Moderator and panel speakers from NYC, London and Santiago Chile - June 2024
- Qué es un family office, tipos, cuáles son las tendencias en el mundo de los FO en Latam, por qué son claves para la estabilidad de la región y la expansión del ecosistema de venture capital y emprendimiento en las Américas. Interview - Taroko Talks Podcast - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Mayo 2024.
- Dónde incorporar tu startup, pros y contras. A PECAP Peru sponsored webinar. Speakers from JTC, Baker & Mckenzie and Krealo - Speaker - New York/Peru - August 2023
- Startup Structuring - Latam startup rollouts in the USA: Legal, tax and immigrations issues. A JTC, Cohen & Tauber, Macho & Associates, Qurable and Salazar Dager sponsored webinar - Speaker - New York - July 2023
- Startup Structuring - Ideal structures to raise capital in Latam. A JTC, Baker & McKenzie & Impacta VC sponsored webinar - Speaker - New York - April 2023
- The Network Podcast - Maximizando el éxito de las startups en Latam - Interview - The Network Podcast - Ecuador - March 2023
- Estructuras corporativas, fiscales y patrimoniales de las startups exitosas de Latam. A JTC and Morgan Stanley sponsored webinar - Speaker - New York - January 2023
- Las aceleradoras como catalizadores de startups. The Circle: 1er Startup and Venture Capital Summit de Venezuela - webinar - Speaker - Venezuela - Noviembre 2022
- Corporate, tax and wealth planning structuring needs of succesful startups by JTC Group - Techne Summit - webinar - Alexandria, Egypt - November 2022
- Lifecycle corporate and tax structuring needs of successful Latam Startups - "Lunch Break" interview by Humberto Jovanovic Vice President of the Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce - webinar - Miami, USA - September 2022
- The Venezuelan diaspora and its entrepreneurs - Plan Pais & Red Global de la Diaspora de Venezuela - webinar - Washington, USA - August 2022
- Structuring needs of successful Latam Startups, founders, early investors and VCs - Innovación Sin Barreras Podcast with Jaime Sotomayor - Lima, Peru - July 2022
- Corporate and Private client structures for successful startups - Citi Bank & Endeavor breakfast for African Endeavor CEOs - webinar - Lagos, Nigeria - April 2022
· Asset and business protection structuring in Latam - 1st International Summit of Latam Family Offices - Minute 52:52 - Speaker - webinar - Miami, USA - April 2022
· Government sponsored actions to spark innovation and the growth of the entrepreneurial and private venturing ecosystem. The Chilean, Peruvian and Argentinian experiences - Cavecom-e 2nd International eCommerce Congress - Moderator and panel speaker - webinar - Caracas, Venezuela - November 2021
- Last-mile Logistics and Express Delivery and the Explosion of Delivery - Cavecom-e 2nd International eCommerce Congress - Moderator and panel speaker - webinar - Caracas, Venezuela - November 2021
· Structuring for successful startups, the Americas and Mediterranean experience - Moderator and panel speaker - Techne Summit 2001 - webinar - Alexandria, Egypt - October, 2021
· Structuring for asset and business protection in Peru - Amcham Peru - Moderator and panel speaker - webinar -Lima, Peru - August, 2021
· Taxation of eCommerce - Cavecom-e 1st International eCommerce Congress - Moderator and panel speaker - webinar - Caracas, Venezuela - November, 2020
· Last-mile Logistics and Express Delivery and the Explosion of Delivery - Cavecom-e 1st International eCommerce Congress - Speaker - webinar - Caracas, Venezuela - November, 2020
· Tips for entrepreneurs. How to build a dream team and distribute equity among founders - Startup Maracay Conference - Speaker - webinar -Maracay, Venezuela - November, 2016
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES - SPEAKER
- From Legacy to Impact: How Family Offices Are Betting on Innovation and Venture Capital - Moderator & Speaker - Miami, USA - April 2025
- Primer Congreso Internacional "Venture Silver: Impulsando la Economía Plateada" - Moderador - Lima, Perú - Junio 2024
- The Circle - Startup and VC Summit - Speaker - Startup and VC Investing in the Americas by Family Offices - Caracas, Venezuela - November 2023
- Hult International Business School Celebrating 20 Years of Impact - Speaker - Wealth planning and structuring for startups - New York, USA - September 2023
- INCAE Business School and Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business CKGSB MBA alumni Meetup - Talk about venture capital, corporate venturing, family office venturing and entrepreneurship - Speaker - New York, USA - June 2023
- Latincornios - 3rd VC Latam Summit - Moderator and Speaker- Miami, USA - April 2023
- Wealth planning trends in Latam. STEP New York Conference - Speaker- New York, USA - March 2023
- Venture capital trends in Latam - After Office Meetup hosted and sponsored by Alaya Capital, Morgan Stanley, AWS , LAVCA and JTC Group - New York, USA - March 2023
- Tendencias en las industrias globales de Capital Privado y Capital de Riesgo. A STEP Mexico sponsored event - Speaker - Mexico City, Mexico - February 28, 2023
- Guest professor at the International Tax Law certification program at Universidad Catolica Andres Bello UCAB + CIAP - Webinar - Local and International Taxation of eCommerce - Speaker - Caracas, Venezuela - November 2022
· Protection of non-liquid assets. Asset and business protection structuring in Chile - Conferencia Familias Empresarias de Chile FEC - Speaker - Santiago, Chile - April 2022
· TEDx Talk “Rewriting the identity of the Venezuelans”, Talk about corporate ethics, values and excellence. Case study: Tumotorizado.com - Caracas, Venezuela - August, 2018
· Startup Chile Demoday - Pitch of Zhipcode.com - Santiago, Chile - May 2015
· Red Innova, Wayra Demoday - Pitch of Tumotorizado.com - Buenos Aires, Argentina - May 2014
· Joint ventures and VAT - Speaker at the IX Venezuelan Conference on Tax Law on VAT sponsored by the AVDT - Maracaibo, Venezuela - October 2009
·Joint Ventures and VAT - Speaker at the VI IDEPROCOP Tax Forum - Caracas, Venezuela - October 2009
· Cantor & Web - Speaker at the Private International Conference on Succession Planning Strategies for Private Banking Clients - Miami, USA - October 2009
· ABA IFA - Speaker at the 2nd Annual International Conference on Tax Planning Strategies USA - Latin America - Miami, USA, May 2009
· STEP - Speaker at the Caribbean International Conference on Succession Planning for Private Banking Clients - Panama City, Panama , May 2008
· UCAB - Speaker at the National Conference on Wealth Tax - Caracas,, Venezuela, April 2007
· UCV - Speaker at the National Conference on the New Organic Law of Municipal Regime held in Caracas - Caracas, Venezuela, June 2006
· CAF - Speaker at the National Conference on the Society and Information Technologies - Caracas, Venezuela, April 2000
Recognitions
RECOGNITIONS
· Top ranked corporate, international and HNWI tax attorney by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers
· Top Ranked entrepreneur by Revista Gerente
· Awarded and sponsored by Wayra Venezuela, Grupo Telefonica incubator
· Awarded and sponsored by Startup Chile, Chilean Government incubator
publications
Whitepaper
· "Latam Venture Capital Fundrasing in 2023: Embracing New Domiciles and Inspiring New Investors". Whitepaper Collaborator. JTC publication. April 2023.
Article
Article
· "The annuity and autonomy rule of the fiscal year. Implications for income tax purposes" available at Manual Venezolano de Derecho Tributario. Tomo II.
Article
Article
· "Hurdles and Tax implications of cross border family and asset relocations. A practical analysis" available at the STEP Journal.
Article
· "From the caves to modernity in a flash. Taxation of the digital economy in Venezuela. Status quo and proposals". Tax magazine of the Colombian Tax Institute. Number 84.
Blog
· Visit my Blog. Top content for venture capital fund managers, startup founders, HNWI and presidents of single-family offices in the Americas
NACHO'S PODCAST
Welcome to #NachoTalks and the "Startup Mentoring & Venturing" podcast, where I interview top players in the single-family office, venture, and startup ecosystem. This podcast is your gateway to the insights and strategies of industry titans, including single-family office managers, elite VC fund managers, and trailblazing entrepreneurs.
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NACHO'S book
Tips for partnering without giving up shares or worrying about VAT
Are you thinking of starting a business or scaling it with the help of a new partner? Do you have a great idea that solves a problem and want to start your own company or a technology startup? Do you want to build a high-performance team and invite other founders to become partners, but you don't want to give a priori shares of your company's equity to your new partners? One option you could explore is entering into a joint venture agreement to slow dance with your new partner before giving shares to him. In my book Joint Venture Agreements Under the Magnifying Glass of the Value Added Tax I explain how this contract works, what are the requirements for it to be valid and what is its tax treatment from the point of view of Value Added Tax. Learn about this creative startup structuring and venture capital option. I hope you find it useful!
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