About Me:

Joaquin Ortiz is a seasoned business advisor and four-time entrepreneur who supports clients in launching new businesses, implementing profitable strategies, and facilitating access to capital. He is the founder and managing consultant at Avanza, a small business advisory firm dedicated to partnering with business owners to enhance business value and profitability. Avanza works across industries to identify and resolve operational and financial inefficiencies.

Prior to advising, Joaquin graduated from UC Berkeley and played a significant role in the growth and development of a new startup investing firm. There, he studied top technology companies and applied their successful strategies to build new businesses and secure growth capital for them.

Passionate about entrepreneurship, Joaquin aims to leverage his business analysis background to guide clients in making sound economic decisions that lead to profitable businesses. By combining his technology, business development, and financial analysis expertise, Joaquin adopts a hands-on approach to support companies at different development stages, from ideation to growth. He conducts needs assessments, formulates strategic plans, and implements solutions for small business owners to efficiently manage their businesses while achieving their goals.