Daniela Ruiz Massieu

Daniela Ruiz Massieu is a Lecturer in Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is also a visiting scholar at the Martin Trust Center for the 2021-22 academic year. Ruiz Massieu is an Associate Professor at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), where she teaches entrepreneurial finance, entrepreneurship, and business model innovation. Her research focuses on venture capital, entrepreneurship, and startup valuation in Latin America. She leads ITAM’s EPIC Lab, which supports entrepreneurs through strategic initiatives and educational programs. Ruiz Massieu has also co-designed several executive programs and serves as a mentor and speaker in entrepreneurial initiatives.

Daniela Ruiz Massieu is an academic focused on Entrepreneurship, venture capital, and innovation, with a particular emphasis on the dynamics of new venture internationalization and the role of founders' personal traits in emerging markets. Her research explores how venture capital-backed start-ups navigate global markets, highlighting the interplay between contextual factors and resource availability. Ruiz Massieu's work also addresses financing strategies for growth, as seen in her publication 'Lo Mío Es Tuyo: Financing Growth.' Her studies provide insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs and investors in developing economies.