# Rodrigo Carriedo

> Rodrigo Carriedo is the Seattle-based founder and CEO of Propio, which develops AI accounting software for firms serving small businesses, including Latino-owned businesses. A Mexican economist and Georgetown public policy graduate, he previously served as a World Bank executive director and chaired its Audit Committee. His work connects financial inclusion with the everyday needs of accountants and business owners.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at Propio
- **Organizations:** Propio, World Bank Group, Mexico Ministry of Finance, Inter-American Development Bank, Americas Society/Council of the Americas, Wilson Center
- **Nationality:** Mexican
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Economics, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), Master’s degree in Economics, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), Master of Public Policy, Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy, Public policy exchange semester, Hertie School
- **Known for:** Served as a World Bank executive director representing eight countries and chaired its Audit Committee., Won Pitch Latino Seattle 2024 with Propio, receiving a $5,000 prize., Announced one million categorized Propio transactions in December 2024.

## Career timeline

- **2014** — Completed public policy studies at Georgetown; worked as a graduate economics intern at the Wilson Center and then as manager of public policy programs at Americas Society/Council of the Americas.
- **2015-2016** — Served as a counselor on the Inter-American Development Bank’s board of directors.
- **2016-2018** — Served as an alternate executive director at the World Bank.
- **2018-2019** — Served as a World Bank executive director representing eight countries; chaired the Audit Committee.
- **2022** — Began serving as founder and CEO of Propio, according to his professional biography.
- **2023** — Participated in Techstars Seattle with Propio.
- **2024** — Won Pitch Latino Seattle on May 8; Alan Gonzalez joined as cofounder and CTO that summer.
- **2025** — Publicly described customer investment in Propio and its tax-basis accounting direction.
- **2026** — Explained Propio’s revised ledger approach and announced a new company website.

## Achievements

- Served as a World Bank executive director representing eight countries and chaired its Audit Committee.
- Won Pitch Latino Seattle 2024 with Propio, receiving a $5,000 prize.
- Announced one million categorized Propio transactions in December 2024.
- Propio was included in the 2025 Angeles 100 recognition of Latino-led startups.
- Propio appears in Colectivo’s 2026 Best 103 startup selection.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Announced a new Propio website and described customers making referrals, requesting more features and investing in the business.
- **2026-05** — Explained the shift toward a tax-basis ledger and reflected on an earlier attempt to build familiar accounting software with AI.
- **—** — Listed as a 2026 Flywheel Conference speaker; Propio appears in Colectivo’s class of 2026 selection.
- **2025-11** — Reported customer investment from Claudia, Hector and their assembled group.

## Links

- Website: https://www.joinpropio.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigocarriedo

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Last updated: 2026-10-23