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Our Story

Driven was created by a team who share not just a professional history but a deep passion for what it means to be driven. We have been working side by side, building a partnership rooted in trust, determination, and an unwavering belief in the power of entrepreneurship. As a diverse team, we understand that success doesn’t come easily—it’s earned through grit, vision, and relentless pursuit of a goal. That’s why we focus on finding the most driven founders, those who, like us, won’t settle for anything less than achieving their full potential. With a cross-border focus on the biggest markets in the Americas—Mexico, Brazil, and the US—we’re here to back entrepreneurs who are ready to make an impact and turn their bold ideas into reality.

Meet the Team

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Co-Founder and General Partner

Jamie Riggs

25+ years of experience backing early-stage founders in Latin America and Silicon Valley. Supported companies such as Skybox Imaging (acquired by Google), and publicly traded giants Cloudflare and Okta.

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Co-Founder and General Partner

Macarena Liu

12+ years backing early-stage startups across Latin America and the U.S. Led Chile’s top accelerator with 100+ investments and 4 exits, including Zyght (acquired by Datamine). Early employee at Mercado Pago and co-founder of a consultancy supporting 4,000+ SMBs in LatAm.

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Michael Hennessey

Venture Partner

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Leonardo Lima

Venture Partner

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Manuel Rodríguez

Venture Partner

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Pat Burtis

Advisor

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Hrach Simonian

Advisor

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Reach Out to Driven

Av. Vitacura 2939

Of. 1201, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile

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300 Creek View Rd, Suite 209, Newark, DE 19711, USA

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