Luana Araco is a Venture & Strategy Analyst at Eagle Venture Studio, where she supports portfolio companies through market research, financial analysis, and ecosystem mapping across AI, SaaS, and emerging-technology ventures. She contributes to due diligence, system analysis, and founder–investor engagement initiatives—including analytical work for international pitch competitions and acquisition modeling for buy-side strategies. Known for her curiosity, work ethic, and collaborative approach, Luana brings a disciplined, analytical mindset shaped by years of elite athletics and an entrepreneurial drive that fuels her contributions across the studio.
Luana also serves on the Pro-Forma team as a Business Development and Content Strategy lead, where she supports go-to-market strategy, founder segmentation, and ecosystem partnerships for new financial modeling and valuation products. Her work helps strengthen the founder–investor pipeline by building relationships with accelerators, venture funds, and early-stage startups. In addition, she works with Eagle Venture Fund as a Data Analyst, developing research frameworks and analytical dashboards—including a sector-level ranking tool evaluating S&P 500 companies on anti-trafficking performance and corporate accountability.
Beyond the venture ecosystem, Luana has built experience across entrepreneurship, consulting, and high-performance athletics. She was selected for TCU’s competitive CREATE Accelerator, where she received funding to develop Towel Rescue, a sustainable product venture. As a Division I women’s beach volleyball athlete and former member of Spain’s national beach volleyball team, she developed resilience, leadership, time management, and strategic decision-making under pressure. Whether analyzing markets, collaborating with founders, or competing at a high level, Luana brings creativity, clear communication, and a drive for continuous learning to every challenge she takes on. She graduates from Texas Christian University in May 2025 with studies in Finance and Entrepreneurship.
