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Marilú Páez

Founder and MD of
Events Venture Group

Marilú, transitioned from 17 years in the corporate world to entrepreneurship realm and established her Management Consultancy Duet Synergy, capitalizing all her expertise into propelling business forward to maximize exit value.

Marilú has been recognized as an Exceptional Woman in Leadership by the Women Economic Forum and acknowledged as one of the "30 in their 30s" by Expansion, the Mexican Forbes. Marilú's exceptional blend of strategic thinking, tech sector insight, and commitment to stakeholder interests make her an invaluable asset as EVG Founder and MD.

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Strategic thinkers, bold leaders

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Jonathan Weiner

Founder & Chairman and
CEO of HLTH

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Jay Weintraub

CEO & Founder
Connectiv Holdings

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Marco Giberti

Founder and CEO of
Vesuvio Ventures

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Greg Topalian

Founder of
OnDeck Ventures

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Douglas Emslie

Chairman Cuil Bay Capital and Raccoon Media Group

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Monique Ruff-Bell

Chief Program & Strategy
Officer, TED

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Kerry Gumas

CEO at
Metacomet LLC

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Marilú Páez

Founder and MD of
Events Venture Group

Meet the board members powering our mission

Become an EVG Member

We're building a powerful network of commited, qualified investors ready to drive innovation in the event space

To join EVG as an investor, the following requirements apply:

  • Eligibility: Full-time employees of publicly traded or private equity-backed event or media companies are not eligible for membership.


  • Accredited Investor Status: You must meet the SEC’s criteria for accredited investors.


  • Proven Experience: A strong track record and relevant industry expertise are essential.


  • Active Engagement: Membership includes access to vetted opportunities and a dynamic investor network—active participation is expected.


  • Collaborative Spirit: Members contribute through meetings, due diligence, and supporting the next generation of event entrepreneurs.

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