About

About Abe Duarte-Rey

Welcome to my corner of the web! I'm Abe Duarte-Rey, a passionate product manager, data scientist, software developer, and entrepreneur. With roots in Bogotá, Colombia, I've been fortunate to wear multiple hats in the tech industry, from leading product and technology teams for startups and scale-ups to championing educational access.

My Philosophy

I believe in the transformative power of technology. It's not just about creating tools or platforms; it's about reshaping the way we think, work, and live. My recent endeavor, Rombo, is a testament to this belief. At Rombo, we're not just providing educational loans; we're reshaping the societal structure from a pyramid to a rhombus, ensuring that education is accessible to all.

Skills & Expertise

  • Building Product Teams: From zero to one, I've built and led product teams that have been instrumental in the growth of startups.

  • Data Science & Product Analytics: With a knack for numbers and patterns, I've delved deep into data to drive product decisions and innovations.

  • Industries: My expertise spans across Marketplaces, Fintech, and Ecommerce sectors.

  • Technologies: I'm proficient in Python, Javascript, Typescript, C#, Visual Basic, SQL, and Linux.

Career Highlights

  • Rombo Tech: As the Chief Technology and Product Officer and Co-founder, I've been at the forefront of championing educational loans, with a mission to change societal structures.

  • Merqueo & Mercadoni: Led product teams, co-designed product and engineering processes, and played a pivotal role in the company's pivot to B2B.

  • Bunny Studio: As the CEO, I consistently beat revenue and sales projections, designed long-term strategies, and launched new products.

  • Mediafacto SAS: As the CTO and Co-founder, I led the software development team, doubling sales numbers annually.

Education & Research

A proud alumnus of Universidad de Los Andes, my journey began with a focus on Business Management, where I distinguished myself with a thesis on Internet marketplaces and business models. I further honed my skills with an MA in Finance and an advanced course in Product Growth Strategy from Reforge.

Let's Connect

Whether you're looking for insights, collaboration, or just a chat about the latest in tech, I'm always open to connect. Drop me an email at abe (at) duarte.co or find me on LinkedIn.

References available upon request.