Alejandro Cremades

Alejandro Cremades is a serial entrepreneur and author known for his widely acclaimed book The Art of Startup Fundraising. Considered one of the best fundraising books ever written, it has solidified Alejandro's reputation in the industry. In addition to his successful writing career, Alejandro hosts the popular DealMakers Podcast, where he interviews some of the most successful entrepreneurs. Before his current ventures, Alejandro co-founded Onevest, a prominent online community for entrepreneurs. Under his leadership, the platform grew to include over 450,000 members before it was acquired. Before immersing himself in entrepreneurship, Alejandro worked as an attorney at King & Spalding. He was pivotal in a groundbreaking investment arbitration case worth $113 billion between Chevron and Ecuador. Recognized as an expert in his field, Alejandro is frequently invited to lecture at prestigious institutions like NYU Stern School of Business and The Wharton Business School. His achievements have garnered attention from notable publications such as Vanity Fair, Entrepreneur Magazine, and GQ Magazine, including him in their "Top 30 Under 30" lists. TechCrunch has also acknowledged Alejandro's contributions to New York's tech scene. Alejandro's involvement with the JOBS Act from its early stages has led to invitations to the White House and the US House of Representatives. At these events, he shares his insights on the new regulatory changes surrounding online investments in private companies. Alejandro is the founding partner at Panthera Advisors, a premier investment banking and financial consulting firm specializing in M&A, Capital Fundraising, Company Valuations, and Strategic Planning. He also writes a column for Forbes, further showcasing his expertise and thought leadership. Alejandro is available as a speaker on various topics, including Fundraising and M&A, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Investing in early-stage companies.