About Us
Our STORY
CEO Terry Cusse had a bold vision: to impact the growth of international companies by simplifying business expansion through external funding, internationalization services, emerging tech access, and workforce development. To realize her vision, she united allies: Camilo Padron as Chief Global Officer for his international acceleration expertise and John Riley as Chief of Emerging Tech to lead new tech development.
Together, this powerhouse trio created IMPACTIFI to leverage over 60 years of combined experience to expertly guide businesses through the intricate processes of global expansion and solving challenges with sustainable strategies. They are proven specialists in securing multi-million-dollar federal grants and pioneers in driving innovation for economic development. Key players in South Florida's thriving tech scene, they are trusted advisors, connecting clients to a local and global public private network delivering powerful solutions. With IMPACTIFI, companies gain the knowledge, network, and tools to transform their global ambitions into reality.
"Most start in a garage...we took over Terry's dining room"
Camilo Padron
Chief Global Officer
Co-Founder
Spearheading internationalization efforts, forging global partnerships, facilitating soft landings, and driving new market business development.
Teresa Cusse
CEO
Co-Founder
Visionary CEO with a proven track record in grants and fund-seeking, driving impactful solutions and fostering growth.
John Riley III
Chief of Emerging Tech
Co-Founder
Driving strategic initiatives in emerging technologies within
organizations, fostering innovation to secure competitive advantages in
the marketplace.
IMPACTIFI LEADERSHIP
Alejandro Morales
International Business Development & Multilateral FundingA strategic leader with a vast global footprint, known for securing multimillion-dollar tenders and fostering pivotal economic opportunities in diverse sectors like renewable energy and infrastructure across the Americas and EMEA
Nicole Lewis
Public Relations and Marketing
PR veteran with over 20 years of experience, specializes in media relations, strategic branding, and reputation management for industries ranging from real estate and technology to luxury goods, delivering tailored campaigns and comprehensive public relations strategies to help clients achieve their goals.
Manuel Costa
Data Science Market Research
A highly accomplished data market research expert with a significant financial background, renowned for uncovering actionable insights through in-depth data analysis and market trend evaluation, enabling informed and strategic business decisions.
Lara Gonzalez Lanzillotta
Data Science Market Research
A tech entrepreneur and AI consultant specializing in data research and automation, known for partnering with global organizations to deliver strategic, data-driven insights that address complex challenges while integrating socially and environmentally impactful technologies into innovative business models.
Alejandra Winter
International Soft Landing
Miami's influential ecosystem builder who has spearheaded Latam’s CIC International Soft Landing Program, aiding over 200 startups and investors in entering the U.S. market, while also driving innovation as a Director at Rebelius and contributing to several advisory boards.
Rosalba Zepeta Tielve
International Relations
Rosalba excels in developing innovative communication strategies that enhance connections between people, brands, and technology, leveraging her extensive experience across Mexico, Switzerland, and Spain to create impactful, cross-cultural engagements.
Manuel Gonzalez
Miami-Dade County, International Trade Consortium
A strategic visionary at the forefront of Miami-Dade County's international Trade, driving economic empowerment and innovation through comprehensive planning, community-led initiatives, and enhancing global partnerships for sustainable growth.
Marcio Almedia
International Business Development - Brazil Relations
The visionary behind MASIMA ADVISORS, facilitates company internationalization and executive relocation between Brazil, the USA, Europe, and Dubai, ensuring comprehensive support in immigration, financial structuring, and local business alliances.
Alfred Delgado, Esq.
Immigration LawAlfred Delgado is a passionate immigration attorney in Florida whose personal journey from the Dominican Republic to New York instills a deep commitment to advocating for immigrants' rights and dreams.