Carlos Romero

Carlos Romero brings over 20 years of diverse business & leadership experience across military service, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and venture capital. As a proud Marine Corps veteran and father of six, he has successfully launched and led ventures in multiple industries, while his philanthropic work has positively impacted tens of thousands of military service members, veterans, and first responders nationwide. At eMerge Americas, Carlos leads the Veteran Program and is focused on expanding the defense innovation and dual-use track. With eMerge at the center, his vision is to establish Florida as the premier destination for defense innovation and veteran entrepreneurship. His strategic and operational expertise, sharpened by an Executive MBA, enables him to identify high-potential entrepreneurs and startups while bridging the gap between Veterans and the tech ecosystem to foster collaboration and spark innovation. Carlos is committed to propelling eMerge to new heights by shaping the future of tech with impactful leadership, fostering meaningful change, and championing the intersection of defense, innovation, and veteran entrepreneurship.