MJ Carfora
CEO – Founder @SIofiv | Social Media Strategist | Lifelong Learner | Entrepreneur & Keynote Speaker
- Business advisor and marketing strategist
- 15+ years of expertise in AI-driven business intelligence and strategy development
- Lifelong learner with a thirst for knowledge (3+ degrees and 10+ professional certifications)
- Recognized as one of the top 10 young executives of the Technology and Operations Division at Santander Group, serving as the Global Insurance Procurement Manager.
- Consultant for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), leveraging technology for social impact.
- Extensive international experience (lived in 4 countries and worked on over 50 cities)
- Speaker at industry conferences (e.g., Expologistics – China-LAC, Social Media Day, Techstars Startup Weekend)
- Guiding entrepreneurs and fostering young minds to ignite future success.
My story? ok
I am an AI strategist and innovative entrepreneurial leader with over 15 years of experience harnessing artificial intelligence to foster business innovation. My professional journey began in engineering, providing a robust foundation in analytical thinking that facilitated my seamless transition to roles in finance and procurement. Here, I distinguished myself through adept negotiation and strategic management skills. These formative experiences catalyzed my passion for developing cutting-edge digital solutions.
As the Founder and CEO of Siofiv, I lead a visionary team committed to redefining the business landscape through our pioneering AI-driven platform. This platform is transforming how brands meet their marketing objectives with unmatched precision and adaptability in today’s digital era.
Previously recognized as a top executive at Santander Group, I spearheaded transformative negotiations as the Global Insurance Procurement Manager, where I played a pivotal role in restructuring our global insurance strategies.
Since 2017, I have also served as a consultant for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Panama, where I develop digital strategies to enhance project communication and promote best practices in social media throughout the Latin America and Caribbean region.
Beyond my corporate responsibilities, I am a committed community leader at Techstars, where I have the honor of guiding and supporting entrepreneurs on their journey to success. Additionally, I value my role as an educator with Junior Achievement, equipping young people with essential entrepreneurial and financial skills.
I am eager to connect with like-minded innovators and forward-thinking companies to explore new possibilities and forge paths toward a progressive future.
Let’s connect and make a difference together!
Events
AI/COMM
100 + NY Top Executives - Summit 2024
Spoke at the AI/COMM conference held at the NYU Kimmel Center in New York City, an event dedicated to exploring the intersection of AI and the communications industry. The conference brought together top-level executives to discuss the transformative impact of AI on communication, connectivity, and business operations.
Expologistics - China-LAC
5,000 attendee. 100 exhibiting companies. 10 countries
During the 2020 edition, I had the opportunity to contribute data on the behavior, challenges, and opportunities of Ecommerce Marketing. EXPO LOGISTICS takes place in Panama City, Panama, where both local and foreign companies participate across more than 100 modules offering products and services focused on the field of logistics and multimodal transportation
AI/COMM
100 + NY Top Executives - Summit 2024
Spoke at the AI/COMM conference held at the NYU Kimmel Center in New York City, an event dedicated to exploring the intersection of AI and the communications industry. The conference brought together top-level executives to discuss the transformative impact of AI on communication, connectivity, and business operations.
Social Media Day (2018)
+ 1,200 attendee. +15 speakers
Speaker at the ninth edition of the most important Social Media talks and workshops event in Panama. -Main stage: The impact of AI in Marketing - Workshop on the implications of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in digital marketing strategies.
International Chamber of Commerce:
+ 100 attendee
Talk and panel in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the ICC Foundation, which will address, among other topics, the importance of marketing and communication during the digital transformation. Likewise, a space was opened to learn more about the most important startups and entrepreneurs in Panama.
DigiGirlz by Microsoft
+ 200 attendee
Interactive workshop focused on girls and teeneger between 11 and 18 years old, who want to learn about the different topics of technology. DigiGirlz is a program developed by Microsoft YouthSpark that seeks to break paradigms and prejudices about the integration of women with technology.
Techstars Global Summit 2019
+200 attendee.
Community Leader.The summit was hosted at the recently renovated ORG or Officine Grandi Riparazioni. A 4 day event connecting The Techstars community and shaping together the future of entrepreneurial ecosystems.