Martín Migoya

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Born (1968-02-21) February 21, 1968 (age 56)
La Plata, Argentina
NationalityArgentine
Alma mater
  • National University of La Plata
  • University of CEMA
Occupation
  • Technology Entrepreneur
  • CO-Founder
  • CEO

Martín Migoya (born February 21, 1968) is an Argentine technology entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Globant[1], a digital transformation company, and the first Latin American software company to list on the New York Stock Exchange.[2]

Early life and education

Migoya was born and raised in La Plata, Argentina. As the son of an entrepreneur, Migoya had an early exposure to the business environment.[3] He studied electronic engineering at the public National University of La Plata,[4] and later pursued an MBA at University of CEMA[5] in Buenos Aires.

Career

Migoya began the early period of his career as a project manager at Argentina’s state oil company, YPF.[6] In 2001, his native Argentina suffered one of the worst economic crises of its history, involving political turmoil and a virtual meltdown of economic activity. In its aftermath, Migoya met with three of his friends - Guibert Englebienne, Néstor Nocetti and Martín Umaran - in a local pub and began discussing how to reinvent themselves and their careers in the face of such upheaval. At a time when businesses, entrepreneurs and foreign investors were leaving the country, they went against the sentiment of their community and mentors and decided to create a technology company based in Argentina that would sell software worldwide.[7][8][9]

Globant’s first client was British travel website lastminute.com, providing website management.[10] In its first year as a business, Globant made $3 million in revenue, surpassing Migoya's initial estimate of $500,000.[11] In 2006, Globant landed a contract with Google, making it the first company to design software for Google outside the Googleplex.[12]

On July 18, 2014, shares of Globant began trading on the New York Stock Exchange for $10.[13] Globant’s IPO marked the first Latin American software company ever to list on the NYSE.[14] The company has since grown in employees, revenue, profit,[15] as well as range of the services and platforms it offers to its clients, who have included the Walt Disney Company, Southwest Airlines,[16] Electronic Arts and the Coca-Cola Company.[17]

As one of the few Argentine entrepreneurs to lead a global company, he was recognized with a Konex Award in 2008 and a Platinum Konex Award in 2018.[18]

Other business interests

In addition to serving as Globant's chairman and CEO, Martín Migoya was also behind the founding of the coding school Digital House.[19] He serves on the board of the Endeavor Argentina,[20] a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, mentoring and funding start-up entrepreneurs in Argentina. Globant itself received investment from Endeavor Global during its pre-IPO growth,[21] and Endeavor co-founder Linda Rottenberg currently sits on Globant's board of directors.[22]

He has co-authored two books, "The Never-Ending Digital Journey" and "Embracing the Power of AI".[23]

Personal life

Martín is a lifelong musician and leads the band Sonic Diamonds.[24] He resides in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay.[25] He is married and has three sons.[26]

References

  1. ↑ "Globant Investor Relations - Board of Directors". Globant Investor Relations. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  2. ↑ Romig, Shane (2014-07-18). "Argentina's Globant Shares Jump After NYSE IPO". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  3. ↑ "Martín Migoya". Techonomy. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  4. ↑ "Martín Migoya, CEO de Globant, visitó la UNLP » UNLP" (in español). 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  5. ↑ "Martin Migoya | UCEMA". ucema.edu.ar. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  6. ↑ "Martin Migoya Investor Profile: Portfolio & Exits | PitchBook". pitchbook.com. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  7. ↑ Salvo, Mathew Di (2019-09-25). "The Real Story Behind the Origins of Globant - Nearshore Americas". Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  8. ↑ Discurso de Martín Migoya a Graduados Masters IAE 2019, retrieved 2023-06-22
  9. ↑ "Interview with Martín Migoya, CEO of Globant | ConnectAmericas". connectamericas.com. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  10. ↑ "Founders Keepers". Founders Keepers. 2020-09-15. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  11. ↑ "Globant's Martín Migoya Makes Latin American History – C-Suite Spotlight". 2023-01-20. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  12. ↑ Ismail, Nick (2019-03-22). "Globant: a reinvention of the professional IT service provider". Information Age. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  13. ↑ "Globant Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering". Globant Investor Relations. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  14. ↑ Editor. "Globant Becomes First Latin American Software Company to Launch IPO on NYSE |". Retrieved 2023-06-22. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  15. ↑ Daily, Investor's Business (2021-06-17). "Globant CEO Martin Migoya Is Tech's True Believer". Investor's Business Daily. Retrieved 2023-06-22. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  16. ↑ Daily, Investor's Business (2021-06-17). "Globant CEO Martin Migoya Is Tech's True Believer". Investor's Business Daily. Retrieved 2023-06-22. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  17. ↑ "Martín Migoya". AS/COA. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  18. ↑ Factory, Troop Software. "Martín Migoya | Fundación Konex". www.fundacionkonex.org (in español). Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  19. ↑ FinSMEs (2017-12-13). "Digital House Raises $20M in Funding". FinSMEs. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  20. ↑ "Equipo". Endeavor (in español). Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  21. ↑ Globant. "Endeavor Global Closes Investment Round with IT Firm Globant". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  22. ↑ "Globant Investor Relations - Board of Directors". Globant Investor Relations. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  23. ↑ "Martín Migoya". AS/COA. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  24. ↑ "Sonic.Diamonds (@sonic.diamonds) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  25. ↑ "REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT". www.sec.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  26. ↑ Daily, Investor's Business (2021-06-17). "Globant CEO Martin Migoya Is Tech's True Believer". Investor's Business Daily. Retrieved 2023-06-22. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)

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