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SENIOR DIRECTOR, SOUTH AMERICA @ BITSO

Julian Colombo.

Bitso · senior leader.

TRADE CARD

I can offer crypto regulatory strategy, institutional adoption playbooks, and LATAM policy navigation. Right now I'm looking for builders at the intersection of digital assets and regulation.

WHY NOW

With crypto regulation evolving rapidly across LATAM and institutional adoption accelerating, Julian's unique combination of policy, regulatory, and crypto business expertise is at peak relevance.

I CAN OFFER
  • Crypto/digital asset regulatory strategy across LATAM markets
  • Institutional crypto adoption (custody, liquidity, cross-border)
  • Government and public policy engagement for fintech companies
  • Regional expansion strategy in complex regulatory environments
  • Public speaking and thought leadership development
  • Board governance and industry association participation
I NEED NOW
  • Founders building crypto or digital asset infrastructure
  • Teams navigating complex regulatory environments in LATAM
  • People interested in the intersection of public policy and fintech
IDENTITY

Julian Colombo

Senior Director, South America @ Bitso

CORE PERSONALITY TRAITS
DEFINING TRAIT
Policy-to-Business Bridge

Julian uniquely combines government executive experience with fintech/crypto business leadership. He understands both sides of the regulatory table, giving him rare ability to navigate complex policy environments.

TEMPERAMENT
Proactive Problem Solver

Colleagues describe him as always responding with 'Si, te ayudo' (Yes, I'll help). Julian is predisposed to solving problems even when they depend on third parties and complex stakeholder dynamics.

WORK STYLE
Cross-Functional Leader

Julian works across product, legal, compliance, operations, and go-to-market simultaneously. He thrives in environments requiring coordination across multiple functional areas and stakeholders.

LEARNING
Academic-Practitioner Hybrid

Julian teaches university while running a senior crypto business role. He holds a Georgetown MA and actively publishes on crypto economics, maintaining intellectual rigor alongside operational intensity.

SOCIAL STYLE
Public Representative and Spokesperson

As Bitso's public spokesperson, board member of Camara Fintech, and Atlantic Council Fellow, Julian operates comfortably at the highest levels of public discourse, industry governance, and international policy.

VALUES
Public-Private Collaboration

Julian's career reflects deep belief in the power of public-private partnerships. From government to fintech to industry associations, he works to build bridges that create better outcomes for society.

ABILITIES & STRENGTHS
Technical Architecture20
Problem Diagnosis80
Cross-Cultural Comms90
Product Vision65
Team Building70
Strategic Networking95
Written Communication85
Process Optimization55
Sales & Outbound80
Delegation70

Weaknesses are shown on purpose. A low score is a matching signal, not something to hide.

COMMUNICATION STYLE
Policy-Grade Communicator

Multilingual Bridge

WORKING PATTERNS
Regulator-First Go-to-Market

Multi-Stakeholder Orchestrator

WHAT OTHERS SEE
Crypto policy expertLATAM regulatory navigatorGeorgetown MAPublic spokespersonBoard memberAtlantic Council FellowMultilingual
MATCHABLE SUMMARY
WHO
Senior Director South America at Bitso, Board Member Camara Argentina Fintech, Georgetown MA in Policy
BRINGS
Crypto regulatory strategy, institutional adoption, government relations, public-private collaboration, industry governance
HOW THEY WORK
Cross-functional, regulator-first, multi-stakeholder, academic-practitioner hybrid
NEEDS IN A MATCH
Crypto/fintech founders navigating regulation, teams entering LATAM markets, policy-tech bridges
CULTURAL FIT
Best with teams that understand the importance of regulatory strategy and value institutional credibility
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