Recognized among the 35 Global Innovative Leaders under 35 by the MIT Tech Review, Rebeca Hwang is a prominent personality on the international business and entrepreneurship scene. This expert stands out for her experience, versatility and success in developing venture capital investments. In addition, she has been co-founder and partner of entrepreneurial projects in different countries such as the United States, Mexico, Malaysia, South Korea, Iceland, Peru and Iceland. 

Among other responsibilities, Hwang serves as Director of the Thunderbird Center for Global Entrepreneurship and Family Business. There she has established herself as an influential corporate leader. In addition, her role as Managing Partner of Kalei Ventures, an investment firm that focuses on early-stage technology startups in Latin America, has contributed to the growth and development of numerous companies in that region. Prior to Kalei, she was co-founder and CEO of Rivet Ventures, focused on women-led companies, highlighting the importance of gender inclusion in the entrepreneurial world. 

In addition to her business accomplishments, she is a prolific inventor with 12 patents granted and 9 pending. She has also been a passionate supporter of driving change opportunities for family-owned businesses. Her dedication to working with new generations of small entrepreneurs in technology, investment in alternative assets and entrepreneurship makes her a true visionary in the contemporary corporate context.  

On the other hand, she has been involved in the founding of organizations such as Cleantech Open, Startup Malaysia and Startup Nations Summit, which evidence her commitment to supporting budding businesses around the world. In addition, her assiduous collaboration with various initiatives and committees, as well as her experience as a TED speaker, underscore her global influence.

• Director of the Thunderbird Center for Global Entrepreneurship and Family Business at the University of Arizona
• Entrepreneur specialized in Venture Capital Investing
• Inventor with 12 granted patents and 9 pending patents
• Academic collaborator at Stanfford University
• Managing Partner of Kalei Ventures
• Managing Director of Rivet Ventures
• Co-founder and President of the startup YouNoodle
• Co-founder of Cleantech Open
• Co-founder of Startup Malaysia  
• Co-founder of Startup Nations Summit
• Member of: 
  
  • Access to Capital Committee of the United States-Mexico Council for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Kauffman's GEN Global Council  
  • World Economic Forum's Global Council on the Future of Migration