Adrian Avendano Monterrubio is the CEO of BridgingEdges and founder of GlobalSouthTech in New York City. With 16+ years in tech and a background in computer science, he has launched ventures like Meetforeal, CrowdScanner, and PeopleHunt. Fluent in 12 languages, Adrian connects emerging tech ecosystems across 43 cities, empowering global collaboration and innovation.
Adrian Avendano Monterrubio, CEO of BridgingEdges, is a global tech ecosystem builder and seasoned entrepreneur committed to connecting innovators across borders. Based in New York City, he also founded GlobalSouthTech, an initiative focused on empowering emerging markets and strengthening cross-continental collaboration.
With over 16 years of industry experience and a background in computer science, Adrian has built and scaled impactful ventures including Meetforeal, CrowdScanner, and PeopleHunt. Each initiative reflects his belief that innovation thrives where community, diversity, and opportunity intersect.
Raised internationally and fluent in 12 languages, Adrian possesses a rare ability to bridge cultural and business divides. Through BridgingEdges and GlobalSouthTech, he has facilitated meaningful connections across 43 cities worldwide—creating pathways for startups, investors, and innovators to collaborate beyond geographic limitations.
Adrian’s mission is clear: strengthen global tech ecosystems by fostering inclusion, opportunity, and shared growth. His work continues to empower emerging communities, proving that technology becomes transformative when it is accessible, interconnected, and globally minded.
