Pete R. Pizarro
Founder at SALT Venture Partners
Profile
Pete R.
Pizarro is the founder and the Managing Partner of SALT Venture Partners, LLC, which was founded in 2019.
He is currently the Chairman of The Salty Donut, Inc. since 2015 and a Director at The Florida Opportunity Fund.
Additionally, he is a Board Member & Advisor at Formación Alcalá SL since 2021.
Mr. Pizarro previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer at esavio from 1996 to 2001, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Elandia Group, Inc. from 2008 to 2011, and Chief Executive Officer at Telefónica USA, Inc. from 2002 to 2017.
He also served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Ilumno Technologies Ltd.
Corp.
Mr. Pizarro's education includes an undergraduate degree from Miami Dade College in 1981, an undergraduate degree from Miami Herbert Business School in 1983, and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management in 1992.
Pete R. Pizarro active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Florida Opportunity Fund
 The Florida Opportunity Fund Investment ManagersFinance The Florida Opportunity Fund, a fund of funds, seeks investment opportunities in venture capital funds and emerging companies in the United States, specifically in Florida. The fund targets businesses operating in the field of energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. It typically provides equity and debt financing for seed and early stage capital requirements ranging between USD 1 million and USD 3 million, while it invests USD 500,000 up to USD 5 million in clean energy businesses. | Director/Board Member | - |
SALT Venture Partners
 SALT Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance SALT Venture Partners LLC (SALT Venture Partners) is an independent private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Pete R. Pizarro and Eric Wenke. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida. | Founder | 2019-05-31 |
Formación Alcalá SL
 Formación Alcalá SL Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Formación Alcalá SL is an online education company based in Alcala la Real, Spain. The Spanish company offers courses, masters, experts, and specialists in health that are accredited by universities and can be used for scoring, competitions, and other purposes. The CEO of the company is Rafael Martínez-Avial. | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-30 |
The Salty Donut, Inc.
 The Salty Donut, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables The Salty Donut, Inc. is an artisanal donut shoppe and coffee bar that specializes in chef-made, small-batch, craft donuts using the highest quality ingredients. The company is based in Miami, FL and was founded in 2015 by Andy Rodriguez and Amanda Pizarro-Rodriguez. Everything is made in-house, ensuring the freshest and most delicious treats for customers. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2015-11-30 |
Former positions of Pete R. Pizarro
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Telefónica USA, Inc.
 Telefónica USA, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Telefónica USA, Inc. provides international and national network, voice and data center services. It offers compliance auditing, network and data center solutions, workgroup recovery solutions, LAN and desktop services, collocation and housing, VOIP, global bandwidth services, infrastructure management and outsourcing solutions, systems management and monitoring solutions, intrusion detection services, security consulting services, PBX managed services, and hardware and maintenance services. The company is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-12-30 |
| Elandia Group, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-08-30 |
esavio
 esavio Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Esavio provides e-business consulting solutions. The private company is based in Berwyn, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Joel Moss. | Chief Executive Officer | 2001-12-30 |
| Siman Group, Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | 1996-04-29 |
| Nobart, Inc. | Director of Finance/CFO | 1991-12-30 |
Training of Pete R. Pizarro
| Miami Dade College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Kellogg School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
| Miami Herbert Business School | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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esavio
esavio Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Esavio provides e-business consulting solutions. The private company is based in Berwyn, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Joel Moss. | Technology Services |
Telefónica USA, Inc.
Telefónica USA, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Telefónica USA, Inc. provides international and national network, voice and data center services. It offers compliance auditing, network and data center solutions, workgroup recovery solutions, LAN and desktop services, collocation and housing, VOIP, global bandwidth services, infrastructure management and outsourcing solutions, systems management and monitoring solutions, intrusion detection services, security consulting services, PBX managed services, and hardware and maintenance services. The company is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Communications |
| Nobart, Inc. | |
| Siman Group, Inc. | |
The Florida Opportunity Fund
The Florida Opportunity Fund Investment ManagersFinance The Florida Opportunity Fund, a fund of funds, seeks investment opportunities in venture capital funds and emerging companies in the United States, specifically in Florida. The fund targets businesses operating in the field of energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. It typically provides equity and debt financing for seed and early stage capital requirements ranging between USD 1 million and USD 3 million, while it invests USD 500,000 up to USD 5 million in clean energy businesses. | Finance |
Ilumno Technologies Ltd. Corp.
 Ilumno Technologies Ltd. Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ilumno is a holding company that provides technology solutions to universities. It offers academic resources, technologies, networked operations, and regional enrollment services that serve students and support faculty. The firm’s activities include outsourcing services in distance learning technologies, marketing, student recruitment, and student services. The company was founded by Randolph Best on August 19, 2004 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Commercial Services |
| Elandia Group, Inc. | |
Formación Alcalá SL
Formación Alcalá SL Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Formación Alcalá SL is an online education company based in Alcala la Real, Spain. The Spanish company offers courses, masters, experts, and specialists in health that are accredited by universities and can be used for scoring, competitions, and other purposes. The CEO of the company is Rafael Martínez-Avial. | Technology Services |
SALT Venture Partners
SALT Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance SALT Venture Partners LLC (SALT Venture Partners) is an independent private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Pete R. Pizarro and Eric Wenke. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida. | Finance |
The Salty Donut, Inc.
The Salty Donut, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables The Salty Donut, Inc. is an artisanal donut shoppe and coffee bar that specializes in chef-made, small-batch, craft donuts using the highest quality ingredients. The company is based in Miami, FL and was founded in 2015 by Andy Rodriguez and Amanda Pizarro-Rodriguez. Everything is made in-house, ensuring the freshest and most delicious treats for customers. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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