Albert Santalo
Founder + CEO
Miami Connection
Albert Santalo earned his MBA from Florida International University (FIU) in Miami and has been honored with the FIU Charles E. Perry Visionary Award and induction into the FIU Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, inspiring local tech talent. A prominent figure in Miami's startup scene, he speaks at eMerge Americas conferences and contributes to the city's growth as a tech hub through companies like CareCloud and 8base. His advocacy for empowering local entrepreneurs to build Silicon Valley-caliber firms strengthens South Florida's innovation ecosystem.
About
Born August 19, 1967, in Baltimore, Maryland, Albert Santalo is a serial entrepreneur with deep roots in technology and healthcare software. He founded Avisena in 2001, serving as chief architect of its proprietary Internet-based revenue cycle management software, and holds a U.S. patent for its A/R Management Methodology. In 2009, he launched CareCloud, a cloud-based platform for clinical, financial, and administrative services in healthcare, which reached 127 on the 2014 Inc. 500 list and went public as NASDAQ: CCLD. Santalo founded 8base in 2017, a low-code application development platform leveraging blockchain and AI to connect developers globally, particularly aiding professionals in underserved markets. He also leads Archie Labs, focusing on AI-driven software transformation, and serves as a board member or advisor to various tech ventures. An FIU MBA alumnus, he was inducted into the FIU Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, and won IBM's Silicon Valley SmartCamp.