L. Felice Gorordo

Overview

L. Felice Gorordo is an American entrepreneur, investor, and diplomat, currently serving as CEO of Embark, a management and finance consulting company based in Miami, Florida. He has over two decades of leadership experience, including serving as CEO of three venture-backed technology companies and as the United States Executive Director of the World Bank from 2023 to 2025. In this role, he led the U.S. government's shareholding and delegation, overseeing approximately $130 billion annually in grants, loans, investments, and guarantees in emerging markets. Prior to his tenure at the World Bank, Gorordo was CEO of eMerge Americas, a venture-backed platform focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the Americas. He also served as a venture partner at I Squared Capital, a global infrastructure private equity fund with over $40 billion in assets under management. Additionally, Gorordo was President & CEO of Clearpath, a venture-backed tech company focused on streamlining the immigration filing process, which was acquired by L1BRE. He has also served as Global Director at the venture capital fund StartUp Health. Gorordo's career reflects a strong commitment to leadership, innovation, and international development, with a particular focus on fostering economic growth and technological advancement across the Americas. His diverse experiences in both the public and private sectors have equipped him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing businesses and governments in the region. Under his leadership, Embark continues to expand its services and impact, leveraging his extensive background to drive growth and deliver value to clients across various industries and stages of development.

Investment Focus

• Strong management team
• Scalable business model
• Clear path to profitability
• Innovative product or service
• Significant market opportunity
• Alignment with investor's values and mission

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