Irene Arias Hofman

At-a-Glance

CEO and co-founder of MIRA, working to modernize financial systems and unlock sustainable growth.
Former CEO of IDB Lab, the innovation and venture capital arm of the IDB Group.
IDB Lab approved over US$2 billion in projects across 26 Latin America and Caribbean countries.
Invests in tech-driven startups and VC funds in emerging markets.
Serves as an independent board director, overseeing capital allocation and fintech innovation.

Biography

Irene Arias Hofman is the CEO and co-founder of MIRA, a firm dedicated to modernizing financial systems and fostering sustainable growth. Through strategic advisory, ecosystem building, and investment initiatives, MIRA aims to scale ideas and institutions shaping tomorrow’s economy. She brings over 25 years of experience at the intersection of technology, finance, and policy, leading teams across continents and investing in tech-driven startups and venture capital funds in emerging markets.