Martha Hernandez, CEO and Co-Founder on Influential Women

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Martha Hernandez

CEO and Co-Founder, ESO Ventures

Oakland, CA

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About Martha

Executive leader and operator with deep expertise in scaling organizations, building operating systems, and leading in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Currently CEO and co-founder of ESO Ventures, responsible for enterprise strategy, execution, and performance across operations, revenue, governance, and regulated capital, with a focus on aligning vision to measurable outcomes and sustainable growth.

Previously led operations, HR, compliance, and finance at ESO Ventures, building the company’s core infrastructure, governance, and financial systems to support scale and long-term performance. Founder of madeBOS, Inc., where they designed equitable, scalable organizational and workforce systems, and continue to serve in a strategic leadership capacity.

Background includes leadership development, social impact, and workforce strategy through roles with Camelback Ventures and Coro Northern California, along with prior experience as director of talent acquisition at Save Mart Supermarkets, overseeing enterprise hiring strategy.

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