Fintech Summit Americas Awards 2025The fintech revolution is not just technological—it’s human.
It’s led by professionals who are shifting paradigms, breaking down barriers, and building the financial future from today’s opportunities and limitations.

In that spirit, Fintech Summit Americas Awards 2025 presents the finalists in its three main award categories:

Category 1

Most Influential Banking Executive in Digital Transformation

Banking is evolving thanks to leaders who combine technology, strategy, and inclusion. These four finalists prove that digital transformation is a long-term commitment:

• Estephany Paulette Ley – Grupo Coppel (Mexico)
  As Corporate Director of Retail Banking at Grupo Coppel, Estephany has led a true renewal of Mexico’s consumer banking sector. Her mission: to close the gap between traditional banking and technology, always with a focus on social impact.

• Álvaro Palma Cuba – BCP Xplore (Peru)
  At Banco de Crédito del Perú, Álvaro leads BCP Xplore, the country’s first bank dedicated exclusively to startups, fintechs, and digital businesses. His background in corporate banking gives him a unique lens to build bridges between the traditional and the disruptive.

• Mauricio Maldonado – Banco de Occidente (Colombia)
  As VP of one of Colombia’s leading banks, Mauricio has played a key role in modernization projects focused on operational efficiency and digital experience. His work reflects a deep commitment to long-term, sustainable transformation.

Category 2

Innovation in Financial Infrastructure – Open Finance

Where some see APIs, these fintechs see opportunities to democratize finance. In the era of financial connectivity, these platforms are setting the pace:

• belo
  An Argentine app that merges traditional and crypto finance, allowing users to pay, save, and receive money in crypto with ease. A true bridge between fiat and decentralized currencies.

• Ugly Cash
  A fintech that breaks the mold with a simple interface, accessible credit solutions, and a direct proposal: eliminate financial bureaucracy for those who suffer from it the most.

• Davivienda
  From Colombia, one of the most active banks in Open Finance adoption. With API-first proposals and strategic partnerships, Davivienda has become a true hub for banking infrastructure innovation.

• Colektia
  A platform that digitizes debt collection and recurring payment management for businesses—especially SMEs. Their solution simplifies complexity and accelerates capital flow across the value chain.

Category 3

Most Influential Female Founder or CEO in the Fintech Industry

They don’t just lead—they found. They don’t just scale—they transform. These five women are redesigning the financial system from the ground up:

• Paulina Aguilar Vela – Mundi (Mexico)
  Co-founder and CRO of Mundi, a startup that facilitates export financing. Paulina led the company’s first sales, built the GTM team, and continues to close key deals. Her fintech experience and resilient leadership have been crucial to Mundi’s impact.

• Marlene Garayzar – Stori (Mexico)
  Co-founder and CGO of Stori, the first Mexican unicorn founded by a woman. Marlene has been named one of the 100 most powerful women in business by Expansión. Her vision and leadership have revolutionized credit access in Mexico with a digital product that already impacts millions.

• María Fernanda Juppet – CryptoMarket (Chile)
  The first and only female CEO of a crypto exchange in Latin America. She leads the most important digital asset platform in the Southern Cone, operating in five countries and advocating for the responsible and accessible use of crypto as a payment and investment tool.

• Alexandra Mendoza De Castro – Liquitech (Colombia)
  Founder and CEO of Liquitech, a Colombian fintech specializing in electronic factoring. With over 20 years in the sector, Alexandra champions alternative financing for businesses and social impact projects. She also chairs the board of Colombia Fintech, reinforcing her influence in the ecosystem.

• Cristina Arely Martn – Central Bank of Costa Rica
  Program Coordinator for Program L–BCCR. Program L is a Central Bank initiative promoting the use of digital payment methods to reduce cash usage.

The future is already here—and these leaders and companies are writing it.

Finalists in each category are invited to participate in a panel. Winners will be selected through a combination of jury and public voting and announced at the Fintech Summit Americas 2025 awards ceremony.

These finalists represent the talent, vision, and real impact shaping the financial industry across the continent.

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