She is also a part of the company’s founding team.
Symba
Symba was born in 2017 with a mission of opening up the workforce.
The platform helps organizations handle logistics like onboarding, communication, and assigning projects.
Paula Mora Arias speaking at South Summit.Symba
She grew up in Florida, and since her parents still live there, she considers it home.
“I wanted to occupy myself with something that was extra meaningful,” Mora Arias said.
Symba is working to ensure all students can participate in these opportunities.
Paula Mora Arias and other members of the Symba team.Symba
Challenges and Expansion
The main challenge for Symba has been funding, Mora Arias shared.
The company has also tapped into accelerator programs likeHalcyonin D.C. andTechstars' Latinxstartup community.
Symba is announcing a Series A funding round after four years in business, despite the challenges and barriers.
Paula Mora Arias and another Symba leader speaking with people about Symba at a conference.Symba
Mora Arias declined to disclose the amount.
The company was crowned the global winner out of 8,000 projects.
The founders also got to speak with, and pitch, Symba to the King of Spain.
“We’re really just starting to scratch the surface,” Mora Arias said.
