Eric Delgado

Co-Founder & Managing Director at Izinga

Speaker

Eric Delgado is a seasoned entrepreneur and renowned expert in enhancing operational efficiency and profitability, with a career spanning over two decades in startup leadership.

He holds an undergraduate degree from Loyola University New Orleans and a Masters of Real

Estate from Georgetown University.

Eric’s entrepreneurial journey is marked by his involvement in eight early-stage companies, diversifying his experience across various sectors from food and beverage in New Orleans, to spearheading a national asset management firm overseeing assets worth over $9 billion. All of these ventures continue to thrive as fully operational entities.

In the early 2000s, Eric co-founded MCM Capital, and as a Founding Member and Director, he played a pivotal role in establishing it as one of the premier private asset management firms in the United States. His leadership and strategic vision were also instrumental at Shyft Moving, a venture-backed tech company in San Francisco, where he served as President. At Zippy Shell Inc., he was a founding member and contributed significantly to its growth, making it the second-largest containerized storage and moving company in the country.

Eric’s expertise extends to fundraising, where he has successfully led Series A and B funding rounds and capital raises for numerous companies. Alongside his business partner, he has also invested in early-stage ventures, most notably in the prop-tech and publishing industries, demonstrating his knack for identifying and nurturing promising startups.

Currently, Eric is channeling his extensive experience and entrepreneurial acumen into Izinga, a consulting and outsourcing firm he founded. As Managing Director, he is committed to guiding businesses to establish solid foundations, ensuring they are well-positioned for sustained growth and success.