MEET THE PRSTRT
Parallel18 is a program of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust, a private non-profit organization created with the goal of maximizing Puerto Rico’s participation and creation of jobs in the global knowledge economy by promoting investment and financing of science and technology research development. The organization manages and hosts over a dozen initiatives that range from grants and technical support to meetups and educational resources for researchers, entrepreneurs, farmers, investors, and other groups.
At parallel18, we are shifting the narrative of Puerto Rico’s economy by promoting an innovative business ecosystem. We believe in creating opportunities for local and international entrepreneurs to support their goals of building high-impact companies that can reach the world.
The Team
Héctor Jirau
Executive Director
Noé E. Crespo
BioLeap Program Director
Menchu Agüeros
Senior Operations Manager
Jamie Rodota
Senior Portfolio Manager
Bianca Marina Corujo
Ventures Manager
Carol Ramos
Marketing and Communications Manager
Natasha Martínez
P18 | pre18 Program Manager
Sylmarie Díaz
Xpand Operations Manager
Daliana Colón Arroyo
Corporate Relations Lead
Augusto Suárez Vincenty
Lead Creative Designer
Allison N. Martínez Martínez
Senior Communications and Outreach Specialist
Yessica Fontánez
Investment Analyst
Jaileen Álvarez
Communciations Specialist
Gabriela Alicea
P18 | pre18 Startup Specialist
Fabiola Del Mar Torres
P18 | pre18 Startup Specialist
Laura Díaz
BioLeap Startup Specialist
Mineiry Ramos Reyes
Xpand Startup Representative
Berenith Colón Nazario
Office Coordinator
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