Marcos Galperin

Marcos Galperin is an Argentine entrepreneur and CEO of the e-commerce platform MercadoLibre, which he founded in 1999. Galperin graduated from Stanford University with a degree in economics and later obtained an MBA degree from Harvard Business School. In addition to his leadership at MercadoLibre, Galperin is known for his interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. He has expressed his belief that these technologies, particularly cryptocurrency, will play a significant role in the future of financial services, stating that they offer a more secure and efficient means of exchanging value. Galperin has also been vocal about his support for venture capital investment in Latin America and has been involved in several initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. He was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2020. Through his social media accounts on Twitter and LinkedIn, Galperin shares updates on his company's progress and his thoughts on the business and technology industry. His profile on Crunchbase provides an overview of his professional accomplishments and mentions his involvement in various startups and organizations.