Entrepreneur • Operator • Builder
Mario Valdes
I build businesses and have fun doing it. My craft is understanding problems at their root, assembling the right team, executing with precision, and making data tell the story.
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About
World-class execution, learned on the mat
As a former member of the Mexican National Gymnastics Team, I learned what it means to work obsessively at one thing, compete at the highest level, and experience the full spectrum of human perseverance.
That foundation shaped how I approach business: with discipline, precision, and the understanding that excellence requires both individual mastery and seamless team coordination.
Today, I channel that same intensity into building and scaling businesses, implementing AI-driven solutions, and helping organizations transform their operations.
Problem Diagnosis
Going deep to understand the root cause, not just symptoms
Team Assembly
Building and leading high-performance cross-functional teams
Execution
World-class discipline from years of elite athletic training
Data Visualization
Transforming complex data into clear stakeholder narratives
Journey
From the gymnastics mat to the boardroom
Athletic Career
National Team Gymnast & Sports Agent
Competed for Mexico while simultaneously helping top athletes monetize their talents in what was then an amateur landscape.
Early Career
Management Consultant
Advised small businesses (0-3M/yr) on operations, strategy, and growth as a hands-on management consultant.
Tech Transition
Product & Business Development
4 years in tech spanning product management, business development, and executive-level presentations and deliverables.
Founder
Startup Co-Founder → Acquired
Co-founded a startup 1.5 years ago that was recently acquired, validating the problem-to-solution framework I've refined over the years.
Capabilities
Technical & Systems Expertise
Systems Architecture
End-to-end workflow design across Ops, Finance, and Sales
Automation & Integrations
API-driven billing, data pipelines, and event-based workflows
Data & Analytics
KPI modeling, dashboards, margin tracking, cash-flow instrumentation
Platform Engineering
Intranets, internal tools, SOP engines, role-based systems
CRM / TMS Engineering
Salesforce and TMS customization, data integrity, orchestration
AI Enablement
Operational AI, agent workflows, decision-support systems
Product Thinking
Transforming internal tools into market-ready platforms
Current
Where I'm building today
Patriot Freight Group
VP of Systems & Technology
Leading AI-driven solutions, automations, and systems enhancements to optimize logistics operations at scale.
AMLV Ventures
Founder & Principal
Product consulting studio helping enterprises of any size adopt AI to optimize operations and leverage emerging technologies to scale.
Contact
Let's build something together
Whether you're looking to optimize your operations with AI, need a strategic partner for your next venture, or just want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.
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