Luis Vale

Investment Banker • Founder • YC Employee • ODF Fellow • YC Pioneer Program
Building anything I find interesting and sharing my learnings.

CostCuts

🏆 #4 Product of the Day in Product Hunt
A no-fee solution that helps smaller startups and SMBs save 10-30% on their software spend through collective buying power. Built with my co-founders Lakshya Rajoria and Howard Zhu, CostCuts democratizes access to enterprise-level software discounts.
Key Features:
  • No fees - we don't charge startups a dime
  • Collective buying power for enterprise discounts
  • 25% off Rippling, 10% off Vanta, 30% off LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Global Equity Management (GEM)

The leading intercollegiate student-run finance organization extending opportunities to 100+ students across 10+ universities internationally. Founded in August 2022, GEM bridges the gap between academia and the financial industry.
Key Programs:
  • Undergraduate Stock Pitch Competition
  • Educational Workshops & Mentorship Programs
  • Industry Partnerships & Professional Networking
100+Students Impacted
10+Universities
2022Founded