Santiago Moncada: Redefining Global markets and Entrepreneurship Through Law, Innovation, Access and Strategy

A Dual-Degree Visionary with Global Experience

Santiago Moncada is a Colombian professional with a dual academic background in Law and International Business Administration from Universidad del Rosario. With an LLM in Private Law and Intellectual Property from Universidad Externado, he has consistently operated at the crossroads of law, business, and finance. His career, spanning more than a decade, includes pivotal roles such as CEO of RaschGo Inc, Founder and CEO of MINVE INC, Legal and Financial Director at Go Fries, and General Manager at Flers Advisors. Santiago’s experience extends across corporate law, international finance, contract negotiation, and commercial advisory, complemented by training from institutions such as Harvard Law School and SAP University Alliances.

His exposure to both public and private sectors—ranging from Quala S.A. and the Bogotá City Government to the Colombian Embassy in Canada—reinforces a versatile global outlook. Fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, he continues to lead and innovate while teaching business law and finance.

A Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurial Journey

From early in his career, Santiago recognized the power of combining legal structure, business strategy with financial planning acumen and operational insight. This belief laid the foundation for his dual-track career and inspired him to launch ventures that solve meaningful real-world challenges. His entrepreneurial spirit is deeply rooted in the desire to empower people—whether by improving consumer experiences or unlocking investment access for everyday individuals.

His ventures reflect this drive. At RaschGo, he created a transformative  pre-dining platform that aims to change the food app market for the good of consumers and improve the Restaurant sales. At MINVE, he democratized SME investment, enabling retail investors to access deals previously restricted to professional or institutional players and helping founders to improve their capital structure and finance their projects, MINVE is definitely the son that those founders looking for retire or transition didn’t had but need to make their legacy to perdure and allow those business to continue contributing to the global economy.

Career Milestones: Leading Through Innovation and Strategy

Over the years, Santiago has achieved several key milestones that define his leadership in the startup and legal-financial ecosystem.

As the CEO of RaschGo Inc, he introduced a novel solution in the restaurant-tech industry. The platform enhances user experiences by allowing diners to order, pay, customize meals before arriving and received fresh and proper just on time to enjoy in the restaurant, being the first company that creates time for their clients,  which benefits both restaurants and customers.

At MINVE INC, he launched the world’s first fast-sell business platform. It allows SMEs to raise funds or sell their business at the 50% of the regular transaction time through equity, royalty, or debt instruments, all while offering retail investors legally structured, accessible opportunities with a safe and structured model that warranty the valuation, due diligence and data room at no cost for both parties. Santiago’s leadership in legal  and finance frameworks and partnership development positioned MINVE as a disruptive force in global SME finance market, creating the most accessible marketplace to invest in SME business and companies from all sectors around the globe. In the next years MINVE is going to transform the market, acquiring the SME business in less than a month to optimize them and resell them into the platform with credit facilities for everyone, and maybe become the entrepreneurs most friendly neo bank someday.

His prior roles at Flers Advisors, Kapital Family, Fircon, and Go Fries gave him 360-degree experience in managing legal, operational, and financial strategies. Santiago also gained international legal exposure through work with the Colombian Embassy in Canada and executive training at Harvard Law School.

Tackling Challenges with Cross-Disciplinary Thinking

Santiago has faced multiple industry challenges, particularly in navigating rigid legal frameworks that slow innovation in emerging markets. His solution lies in proactive strategy, financial structure and legal design, which integrates compliance into the core business model rather than treating it as a secondary concern.

For example, at MINVE, he ensured compliance with business growth, consumer protection, data laws and sustainable strategy from day one, helping the startup scale quickly without legal setbacks. Similarly, to build trust among investors, particularly in Latin America, Europe and MENA regions, where he focused on transparent governance, detailed documentation, and innovative financing instruments.

His approach turns regulatory complexity into a strategic advantage, fostering innovation through legal and financial precision.

Values That Drive His Work and Leadership

Santiago’s leadership philosophy is deeply rooted in a few guiding principles.

At MINVE, he champions the democratization of investment. He believes that investment opportunities should be available to everyone, not just institutions. Trust and transparency are key pillars, reflected in the platform’s legal clarity and governance.

He also emphasizes innovation with purpose. Every feature—from royalties to preferred shares—is designed to simplify and secure the investment process. His focus on empowering entrepreneurs extends beyond capital, offering visibility and strategic support for sustainable growth.

Ethical responsibility is equally vital. Santiago acknowledges the importance of risk transparency and user protection, ensuring long-term value for all stakeholders.

A Defining Moment That Changed Everything

One of the most pivotal moments in Santiago’s career came during the COVID-19 pandemic. As Colombia entered a phase of economic uncertainty and political transition, he faced the collapse of multiple private deals while leading Flers Advisors. This near-bankruptcy experience pushed him to reassess his entire approach.

Instead of rebuilding the past, he created something new—MINVE and RaschGo. Borns from crisis, MINVE offered a platform that bridged the gap between SMEs and non-professional investors. This defining moment shaped his belief that setbacks can become the foundation for breakthrough ideas and RaschGo is aim to empower world restaurants, using the e-commerce platform to bring the customer back to their tables.

Current Ventures: Building New Categories

Today, Santiago leads two groundbreaking projects: RaschGo and MINVE.

RaschGo is the world’s first pre-dining platform. It allows users to pre-order, pre-pay, and personalize meals before arriving at restaurants creating time for restaurants and consumers. This innovation eliminates traditional waiting times and enables restaurants to boost efficiency and profits. Customers benefit from speed, personalization, and a seamless dining experience.

MINVE, on the other hand, is revolutionizing business investment. It is the first platform where SMEs can access liquidity by listing equity, royalties, or debt instruments. Investors can evaluate and invest in real, structured opportunities within days, being the first that really do it in less than the 50% of the regular transaction timeline. By combining fintech, private equity, strategy, reengineering process and crowdfunding into one simple platform, MINVE empowers both sides of the investment equation.

Both platforms are scalable by design and rooted in Santiago’s values of accessibility, transparency, and purpose to conquer the world in the following years.

Vision for the Future: Scaling Globally with Impact

Santiago envisions a future where platforms like MINVE become the go-to marketplaces for fast business transactions. His goal is to eliminate the traditional hurdles that slow down SME funding and limit retail investor access. By simplifying deal structures and aligning with institutional-grade legal standards, MINVE is poised for expansion across Latin America, North America, Europe,  MENA and beyond.

Meanwhile, RaschGo is set to redefine how people dine around the world. With a $3 trillion market at stake, the platform has the potential to create a new standard for hospitality. Through lean tech, B2B partnerships, and a frictionless user experience, RaschGo is ready to scale globally.

As the founder and CEO of both ventures, Santiago sees his role as the executor of bold ideas. He ensures that vision meets action, building systems that are legally sound, scalable, and impactful.

Words of Wisdom for the Next Generation

To young professionals and entrepreneurs, Santiago offers a clear message—resilience, persistence, and clarity are non-negotiable. Startups are tough, often filled with unforeseen challenges and slow progress. The key is to keep showing up with solutions that people can grasp quickly and test immediately.

He encourages early-stage founders to avoid over-complicating their ideas. Instead, focus on building a clear, easily validated value proposition. That’s how both RaschGo and MINVE started: lean, bold, and built around user needs.

For Santiago, the future belongs to those who move fast, think smart, and stay grounded in purpose.