Marcos Galperín

October 31, 1971

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Marcos began the company while still in business school at Stanford University. Before boarding his plane, Muse expressed his desire to have his fund invest in the idea and soon thereafter the company started. In September 2001 eBay acquired 19.5% of in exchange for eBay"s recently acquired Brazilian subsidiary of Ibazar.com.br. In this transaction, also became eBay"s exclusive partner for the Latin American region. He is considered one of Argentina"s top internet entrepreneurs. In 1999, Marcos Galperin was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur. He currently serves on Endeavor Argentina"s Board of Directors. Endeavor (non-profit) is a global non-profit that selects and supports High-Impact Entrepreneurs in emerging markets. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors at Onapsis, the leading global experts in business-critical application security.

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e-commerce industry executive

Background

Marcos Galperin was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina to a wealthy family, owner of SADESA, one of the largest leather sellers companies in the world.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics & Finance, with honors, Wharton School, University Pennsylvania, 1994. Master of Business Administration, Stanford University Graduate School Business, California, 1999.

Career

Marcos began the company while still in business school at Stanford University. Before boarding his plane, Muse expressed his desire to have his fund invest in the idea and soon thereafter the company started. In September 2001 eBay acquired 19.5% of in exchange for eBay"s recently acquired Brazilian subsidiary of Ibazar.com.br.

In this transaction, also became eBay"s exclusive partner for the Latin American region.

He is considered one of Argentina"s top internet entrepreneurs. In 1999, Marcos Galperin was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur.

He currently serves on Endeavor Argentina"s Board of Directors. Endeavor (non-profit) is a global non-profit that selects and supports High-Impact Entrepreneurs in emerging markets.

Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors at Onapsis, the leading global experts in business-critical application security.

Achievements

Marcos Galperín has been listed as a noteworthy e-commerce industry executive by Marquis Who's Who.

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Partner:: Muse Tate and Furst

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