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Hi, I'm Jorge 👋

Economist and Former Founder.

About me

A seasoned professional with a diverse background in product management, sales, and entrepreneurship, currently pursuing an MBA focusing on Technology Strategy and Product Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

In my career, I’ve had the privilege of achieving remarkable milestones:

Driving revenue growth for insure-tech startups like Kin and Honeycomb, scaling their combined revenues from zero to $5 million.
Building innovative UX solutions, including a facial recognition banking prototype that was tested and embraced by credit unions.
Leading projects in industrial environments, from managing multi-disciplinary teams to selecting state-of-the-art technology solutions tailored to client needs.
Launching Venditi, an insurance technology platform designed for innovative policy comparison and follow-up automation.

I’ve also ventured into entrepreneurship at an early age, introducing Ecuadorian plantain chips to the Midwest market.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about soccer, enjoy exploring the outdoors through camping, and sincerely appreciate history.

With a commitment to innovation, empathy, and creating meaningful impact, I aim to bridge technology and business to shape the future of industries and elevate human potential. 🌟

Jorge S. Ortiz LinkedIn

My Achievements

I Co-Founded Venditi.ai, an AI-powered Insure-tech sales solution platform.

Worked in two insure-tech startups (Kin and Honeycomb), bringing from 0 to $5M in total revenue

I built a UX feature mocking how to open a bank account using your face. In 2019, I won an award during Big.Bright.Minds conference for creating the innovative feature. Link to prototype

I introduced plantain chips and snacks from Ecuador to Chicago. I was only 19 years old when I started that business. I got into a lot of stores in the Midwest!