This week, the iupana website—which specializes in financial news from Latin America and the Caribbean—released its list of nine “Disruptoras 2020,”an honor recognizing women who have led innovation in banking and fintech in Latin Americathis year. One of the honorees was Ximena Aleman,who holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication with a focus on Journalism and an MBA from Universidad ORT Uruguay. Today, Aleman serves as Chief Business Development Officer atPrometeo OpenBanking, a platform of standardized APIs that provides access to the leading banks in Latin America. She is also one of the founders of Prometeo.
“This year, women leaders in the financial sector have demonstrated their ability to drive disruptive change in the face of the uncertainty and adversity that businesses have had to confront,” the website states. “Innovation and resilience have been key to overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic. That is why atiupana we wantto recognize the women who have led innovation in banking and fintech, and highlight their hard work and dedication during this concluding cycle.”
The winners were recognized for their “innovation, strategy, and leadership” in financial services in Latin America.
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Ximena Aleman
Upon learning of the recognition, Ximena Aleman posted on Twitter: “I can’t imagine a better way to end this year than being named one of the ‘most innovative women in finance and banking in Latin America.’ Thank you @iupana for this tremendous recognition. Let’s keep driving #OpenBanking in #Latam.”
Ximena Aleman Reflects on Communication and Innovation
In November, Aleman participated in WED UY, where he shared his experience during a panel discussion on creativity and innovation. There, he recalled that when they first started, they often heard, “That’s not how it’s done,” “It won’t work,” and “It’s impossible in the financial sector—it’s so traditional.” Far from becoming frustrated, these comments led them to realize that “it wasn’t the product that was flawed, but rather that the market needed to mature.”
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