Based in Lisbon · Operating globally

Payment Solutions.
Content Monetization.
Building winning teams.

I'm Santiago — a CEO and entrepreneur with 15+ years helping companies monetize digital services across LATAM, Africa, Asia, and beyond through carrier partnerships, payment infrastructure, and data-driven growth.

15+
Years in the industry
40+
Mobile operators partnered
4
Continents operated in
5
Languages spoken

Three pillars. One focus.

I help companies navigate global payments, unlock content revenue, and assemble high-performance teams that deliver across borders.

Global Payments

Deep expertise in Direct Carrier Billing, payment orchestration, merchant accounts, and multi-market acquiring — optimizing approval rates and managing risk at scale.

Content Monetization

From digital subscriptions and VAS to mobile content distribution and performance marketing — I design monetization engines that scale across emerging markets.

Digital Teams

I build and lead high-performance distributed teams across continents — aligning strategy, execution, and culture to ship products that win in competitive markets.

Global Payments

I make money move across borders.

From Direct Carrier Billing to credit card payment orchestration, I design and manage payment infrastructure that maximizes approval rates, minimizes fraud, and works in markets others avoid.

  • DCB and carrier billing implementations across LATAM, Africa, and Asia
  • Payment orchestration, routing optimization, and merchant account management
  • Risk, compliance, and fraud management built into every integration
Content Monetization

I turn audiences into sustainable revenue.

As a CEO and former Telco Senior Advisor to Twitch for Latin America, I've spent my career designing monetization strategies that work — from VAS master aggregation to digital subscription products optimized for conversion, retention, and LTV.

  • Master aggregator platforms giving MNOs full control over VAS governance and commercial performance
  • First-party subscription products built for conversion, retention, and lifetime value
  • Content licensing, distribution, and go-to-market strategy for brands and digital services
High-Performance Teams

I build world-class teams without borders.

From Buenos Aires to Lisbon, I've led distributed teams across continents — aligning diverse talent around shared goals, shipping products in competitive markets, and creating cultures that attract top performers.

  • Led cross-functional teams across LATAM, Africa, Asia, and Europe
  • Harvard Business School — Leading in the Digital Era (2024)
  • Co-founded and scaled ventures across gaming, esports, and digital content

Let's connect.

Whether you're a mobile operator, content brand, payment provider, or building in subscriptions and global monetization — I'm always open to a conversation.

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