Mateo Lucas Proaño (he/him)

Class of 2026

Business Major
Liberal Arts Major
Languages
Mateo Proano

Biography

I am passionate about impact and sustainable investing, with a keen interest in facilitating investments in emerging markets, particularly in Latin America. My strengths lie in my interpersonal skills, analytical abilities, and sector-specific knowledge. I am dedicated to driving positive change through strategic investments that promote sustainability and economic growth. My goal is to leverage my expertise to create meaningful impact and foster development in underrepresented regions.

Grants and Awards

  1. Eamon Kelly Award
  2. Judith Campbell Award
  3. PIMCO Future Leaders Award
  4. Tulane Alumni Award

Campus and Community Involvement

Taylor Center for Social Entrepreneurship
Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship

Interests

  1. Emerging Market Investment
  2. Artificial Intelligence Governance
  3. Biomimicry
  4. The Ocean
  5. History

Study Abroad Locations

Fall 2024: FGV in São Paulo, Brazil

Spring 2025: NOVA in Lisbon, Portugal

Internships, Research, and Other Scholarly Endeavors

  1. Firmwide AI Governance intern at Morgan Stanley
  2. Impact narrative intern at Securitas Biosciences
  3. B-corporation data intern
  4. Commercial Shrimp Salesman Laitram
  5. Taylor Center Changemaker Fellowship
  6. Venturous venture scout fellow

Future Plans

After graduation, I hope to enter the workforce either in my current role as part of the Firmwide Artificial Intelligence group at Morgan Stanley or in emerging-market investment. I am also open to graduate school, including law school. I am very grateful for all the opportunities I have had, as well as those to come!