Claudio Rojas is a seasoned business leader with 16 years of professional experience. As CEO of the National Angel Capital Organization, he leads 4,200 angel investors that have invested $1.54 billion into more than 2,000 entrepreneurial companies.
Claudio is a thought leader on high-growth companies and brings an entrepreneurial spirit to the attainment of strategic outcomes. He has a proven track record of identifying exponential growth opportunities, taking well-calibrated action during periods of uncertainty and successfully achieving on long-term objectives.
An inspiring and dynamic leader with business and political acumen, Claudio has an in-depth understanding of how to evaluate and deliver in a stakeholder-intensive environment. As CEO, he offers a unique combination of cross-sectional expertise in areas of critical importance to high-growth companies.
Claudio is a CFA Charterholder with an MBA from the Ivey Business School, JD from Western University and has completed the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program at the University of Toronto. He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, European Corporate Governance Institute and the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D).
Canadian Moonshots
Claudio Rojas speaks with Jon Erlichman on BNN Bloomberg about investing in entrepreneurs and how to get involved in Canada’s innovation economy.
"At NACO our mission is to make the entrepreneurial journey more accessible. We’ve done this over the past 20 years by mobilizing our network of 4,000 angel investors that have invested $1.38 billion into 2,000 entrepreneurial companies."
- Claudio Rojas, CEO, National Angel Capital Organization.
Keynote at Moonshots 2030
“I believe in the potential of Canada's entrepreneurs to shape the future and lead the world.”
— Claudio Rojas
With Catherine Murray, Anchor and Co-host at BNN Bloomberg.
With Anthony Lacavera, Founder and Chairman at Globalive and Amanda Lang, Anchor at BNN Bloomberg. Photo credit: Canadian Dream Summit.
With Keshia Chanté, Canadian singer-songwriter, television host and entrepreneur.
Delivering keynote at Moonshots 2030
"As a first generation-born Canadian of Latin American heritage, it is a privilege to partner with the Government of Canada on the Start-up Visa Program. Newcomer entrepreneurs are critical to unlocking the full potential of Canada's economy."
- Claudio Rojas, CEO, National Angel Capital Organization.
