Sandra E. Lopez
Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Tech Advisor, and Board Member
Sandra E. Lopez is a distinguished Technology Executive known for her innovative contributions to digital innovation and transformation across diverse industries. As the CEO and Founder of AMBI Ventures, Sandra applies her strategic business and marketing expertise to serve as a Fractional CMO and GM for companies seeking to scale and drive market acceleration. Additionally, AMBI Ventures operates as an investment firm, supporting culture-driven businesses in sports, media, and technology, particularly those established by Latine entrepreneurs. Under Sandra’s leadership, AMBI Ventures is at the forefront of innovation and growth.
Sandra’s influence extends beyond her entrepreneurial pursuits to board roles at PureRed, Junior Achievement, and her esteemed position as the Co-Chair of the Sports Integrity Global Alliance, where she offers advice on digital transformation and governance.
Throughout her career, Sandra has been instrumental in leading major tech companies. She has spearheaded divisions as the GM/CMO of Microsoft’s Ads business, pioneered the immersive media segment, and helped lead the wearable technology division at Intel as GM. Earlier in her career, she held various marketing leadership roles at industry giants such as Adobe, Computer Associates, and Macromedia.
She is a sought-after speaker and advisor, sharing her insights on the evolving landscape of technology, culture, and leadership. Her expertise has been featured in Elle, Cosmopolitan, NBC, and various esteemed media outlets.
Sandra’s business contributions have earned her several accolades, including “Top 100 Women in Technology” by Technology Magazine, “Most Powerful Women in Tech” by the National Diversity Council, “Game Changer” by Sports Business Journal, “Top Women in Sports” by AdWeek, “Top 10 Latina Executives” by LatinaStyle, and “Most Influential and Notable Hispanic Professionals in Information Technology” by HiTec.
A proud alumna of the University of California at Davis, Sandra holds a B.S. in Economics and Textiles and Clothing. She further honed her leadership skills through Stanford’s Executive Accelerator Program. Deeply committed to empowering the next generation of women leaders and Latinx/Hispanic professionals, Sandra actively gives back to her community through various mentorship programs.
