Luis Silva, CloudWalk CEO, Named One of Bloomberg Línea's 100 Most Innovative People in Latin America in 2024
Fintech founder joins entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and professionals recognized for outstanding contributions to innovation this year
São Paulo, December 2024 – Luis Silva, CEO and founder of CloudWalk, has been named one of Bloomberg Línea's 100 Most Innovative People in Latin America in 2024. The founder of the global financial technology company that owns the InfinitePay and Jim.com brands joins an esteemed list of entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and professionals celebrated for their exceptional contributions to innovation this year.
According to the publication, the 100 individuals featured on the list are innovators capable of transforming the DNA of businesses and the societies in which they operate, showcasing the strength of Latin Americans to the world. "They are leaders who set trends in the region and globally," states the article, which can be read in full here.
"In a year of challenges and uncertainties, Latin American countries have managed to shine through business innovation, creating impact and inspiring millions of people in the region and beyond," highlights the report.
Bloomberg Línea notes that CloudWalk stands out in Latin America for its rapid growth and active adoption of cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence.
"The company is profitable, serves a customer base of 3 million, and operates in more than 5,000 municipalities across Brazil. In 2024, CloudWalk expanded to the United States with its new brand, the Jim app, which offers artificial intelligence tools and instant payment solutions for entrepreneurs," Bloomberg Línea reports.
Artificial Intelligence has become not just the brain but the very bloodstream of CloudWalk, seamlessly integrated into every team and product. With the collaboration of our 600+ incredible team members, we now operate nearly 40 AI agents working hand in hand with humans to revolutionize key areas such as Customer Support, Product Innovation, Marketing, Design, Loans, and Digital Security. Additionally, we launched Stratus, our open-source blockchain, paving the way for a global—and potentially interplanetary—payment network.
Earlier this year, in September, Luis Silva was named one of the 500 Most Influential People in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024 by the same publication.
"Once again, I received the news with immense joy. As with the first recognition in September, it's clear that the criteria for this ranking emphasize the impact that CloudWalk has generated on the economy and the lives of our customers," said Luis Silva. "Over the past year alone, we tripled our customer base, surpassing 3 million Brazilian micro, small, and medium-sized entrepreneurs, profoundly impacting the Latin American ecosystem. With our expansion into the United States, it feels like we're just at the beginning of our journey."
A Remarkable Journey
Luis Silva is a serial entrepreneur who has led CloudWalk to become one of the most promising global fintechs, with an estimated market value of US$2.15 billion. Born in 1984 to a humble family in São Paulo’s interior, Luis received his first computer at the age of 11—a purchase his father made with great sacrifice, believing it would be the profession of the future. Luis taught himself programming and pursued his career as a programmer and software engineer entirely self-taught. He launched his first company in 2005 at the age of 21, and CloudWalk is his sixth venture.
