Meet the Leaders &
Builders of SYNERGY NEXUS

Juan Carlos Bugallo is a seasoned entrepreneur and business development leader who co-founded Startups.st to bridge the gap between high-growth startups and global market opportunities. His deep network across Europe and Latin America makes him a central force in SYNERGY NEXUS's international expansion strategy. He leads with clarity, intent, and a relentless focus on execution — connecting the right stakeholders to drive sustainable cross-border growth.

A Chartered Accountant (India & UK) and MBA in Mergers & Acquisitions, Mandar Joshi brings rare cross-border financial and investment expertise to SYNERGY NEXUS. He was a shareholder in the holding company of Venture Catalysts Group, India's first multi-stage VC with $350M across 450+ startups, and co-produces the reality TV show "Horses Stable: Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar" with Bollywood icon Suniel Shetty. As Trustee of CASP, he has championed healthcare for 30,000+ patients and education for 10,000+ children. During India's G20 Presidency, he served as Independent Advisor to the Ministry of External Affairs and Chief Mentor of G20 StartUp20 Yatra, a 15-day charter train journey with 500 international entrepreneurs across India. A trusted advisor to leaders in Media, Entertainment, and politics, and a sought-after speaker at CII, IIM, IIT, and NIT, with 50K+ LinkedIn followers.

Roger Ferreres Merino is a Deal Maker and Strategic Opportunity Operator specializing in structuring and executing international business opportunities, transforming connections into concrete agreements across companies, investors, and institutions. His multidisciplinary background as a former professional footballer, Chinese medicine practitioner, programmer, and laboratory professional gives him a uniquely analytical, cross-disciplinary lens. Roger operates at the frontier of emerging technologies, tokenization, blockchain, AI, and IoT, as catalysts for business transformation. Within SYNERGY NEXUS, he acts as an ecosystem catalyst connecting talent, capital, and technology to activate high-impact projects. As an Opportunity Scout, he identifies trends, anticipates opportunities, and assembles resources to turn ideas into scalable ventures. His defining edge: closing partnerships, facilitating agreements, and driving tangible cross-border growth.

Guillaume is an open-minded tech venture builder who invests in and supports startups globally. Starting his journey as a developer and rising to CTO, he later exited and moved into capital raising and ecosystem building. Through Valley Date Tech, he connects founders, investors, and accelerators worldwide. Valley Date Tech is focused on market entry and adding value to the startup ecosystem by enabling meaningful collaboration between key stakeholders. It offers a platform for early-stage founders to start and scale efficiently, along with tailored support based on the specific needs of founders and investors.