Leaders of Innovation and Impact

At Fueld.vc, we are guided by a shared passion to drive innovation, empower startups, and support with impactful solutions. Our leadership team brings diverse expertise across key domains like business development, technology, economics, and talent management. Meet the driving force behind Fueld:

meet our team

Liliana Lassalle

Co-Founder, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Lead

Expertise: Business Development, Strategic Networking, and Sales.

Why Fueld: With over 15 years of experience as President of JLS Technology USA, Liliana excels in building and fostering strategic alliances, client relationships, and expanding businesses into new markets. She is committed to creating meaningful partnerships that amplify the impact of Fueld.vc initiatives.

Core Competencies: Partnership building, client engagement, strategic planning, and business growth strategy.

 

Rafael Garduño Rivera

Co-Founder, Regional Economics Advisor

Expertise: Regional Economics, Trade, Income Inequality, and International Development.

Why Fueld: Rafael is an accomplished economist with extensive experience analyzing trade agreements like NAFTA and addressing regional disparities. His expertise ensures Fueld.vc identifies opportunities for equitable growth and innovation.

Core Competencies: Data-driven policy analysis, economic modeling, and ecosystem development.

María Galarza

Co-Founder, Business Strategy & Organizational Development Lead

Expertise: Business Strategy, Data Analysis, and Process Optimization.

Why Fueld: María is an accomplished academic and consultant with a PhD in Human and Community Development from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. With over a decade of experience as a professor, business case coach, and project manager, she excels in analyzing critical challenges, identifying opportunities for growth, and fostering impactful organizational change.

Core Competencies: Strategic planning, process improvement, talent development, and stakeholder engagement.

Wilfredo Lassalle Jr.

Co-Founder, Cybersecurity & Technology Strategy Lead

Expertise: Cybersecurity, Compliance, Digital Transformation, and Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC).

Why Fueld: Will is a recognized global leader in cybersecurity and digital innovation. With a proven track record of building top-tier Managed Security Services Providers and Cybersecurity SaaS platforms, he ensures Fueld.vc remains at the forefront of secure and scalable technology solutions.

Core Competencies: Cybersecurity architecture, IT strategy, compliance frameworks, and risk management.

 

Letsy Gourcy

Co-Founder, Talent & Organizational Development Lead

Expertise: Talent Management, Organizational Psychology, and High-Performance Team Development.

Why Fueld: Letsy is dedicated to fostering high-performance teams and aligning talent strategies with impactful goals. With over a decade of experience in talent management, she ensures Fueld.vc thrives as an inclusive and innovative organization.

Core Competencies: Team leadership, competency-based frameworks, talent development, and organizational design.

Daniel de Lira

Co-Founder, Product Strategy & Operations Lead

Expertise: SaaS Development, Agile Methodologies, and Product Lifecycle Management.

Why Fueld: Daniel combines over a decade of experience in product development with a deep understanding of market needs. He leads Fueld.vc’s product innovation and operational strategies, ensuring impactful execution and long-term success.

Core Competencies: Agile project management, SaaS architecture, product innovation, and business scaling.

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