Gerardo Mateo

Gerardo Mateo is a product leader specializing in AI and fintech infrastructure, with deep experience in payments, workflow automation, and B2B SaaS systems operating in regulated environments. Recognized as a Forbes Under 30 Awardee, his work focuses on designing and scaling marketplace and payment platforms that modernize how institutions transact.

He serves as Head of Product and Founding Team at Glass, a San Francisco–based startup building e-commerce and payment infrastructure for government agencies through G-Commerce and Glass Pay. He leads end-to-end product strategy and execution across AI-enabled marketplace and payment systems operating within a $600 billion U.S. and $4.4 trillion global public procurement market.

Gerardo holds a degree in Computer Science from the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) in Beijing, earned through an Organization of American States (OAS) Scholarship. He also pursued academic studies at Tianjin University and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.

His work has been featured in Forbes and Bloomberg, and he was invited as a High-Level Speaker at the World Trade Organization Public Forum 2024 to discuss digital transformation in public sector systems.

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Gerardo presented at the WTO’s Public Forum 2024 as a High Level Speaker in Geneva, Switzerland. He highlighted the critical role of innovation in shaping global policy, trade, and procurement, emphasizing how technology can streamline processes while driving inclusivity and sustainability in international trade. He also shared insights on Glass’ e-commerce platform for governments, G-Commerce, and how they're equipping governments and businesses with cutting-edge, revenue-generating tools. He connected with global leaders, including the WTO’s Director General, and government officials from across the world. Watch Gerardo's participation.

Gerardo Mateo is selected for Forbes Under 30 and recognized as a top young entrepreneur in the U.S. and as Latinx Pitch Competition finalist. Watch Gerardo's presentation.

Featured on Bloomberg Línea, highlighting Glass' work and mission of simplifying government purchases with AI-powered e-commerce platforms and experiences.

One of the 27 scholarship recipients selected from all 35 OAS member states for Undergraduate and Chinese Language studies in 2015.

This international competition highlighted online learning opportunities for individuals in STEM fields (Science, Tech, Engineering and Math). Awarded by Sebastian Thrun in Silicon Valley.

Recipient of the Organization of American States (OAS) Scholarship for undergraduate studies, selected as one of 27 scholars across all 35 OAS member states to pursue academic training in China. As part of the final graduation project, designed and implemented a full-stack mobile application enabling students, faculty, and university personnel to reserve seats for campus bus transportation across multiple campuses in Beijing. The university’s administrative department faced challenges in forecasting demand and optimizing route capacity across three campuses. The system introduced structured booking, centralized data collection, and real-time visibility into usage patterns, enabling more accurate demand forecasting, improved seat allocation, and data-driven operational decision-making.

Scholarship Awardee for the Social Entrepreneurship Program, becoming part of a small group of 35 international innovators and young leaders handpicked out of nearly 1000 participants to create highly scalable businesses with social impact. Co-created Nisa Lab, an economic and social empowerment project for young women from Middle East and North Africa to join the workforce, by creating a channel to match skill-set with job demand.

Lastest update - Jan 2026

Gerardo Mateo