Jobby's Story

A Hurricane in Acapulco: Adaptation, Multiple Skills, and New Opportunities

Jobby was born out of a need we experienced firsthand. We are a team from Acapulco, a vibrant city that relies almost entirely on tourism. In 2023, when Hurricane Otis struck our city, it left devastation in its wake: hotels and businesses closed, thousands of families lost their income, and tourism—the backbone of the local economy—came to a standstill for over six months.

However, something caught our attention: while many people lost their jobs in sectors like hospitality and gastronomy, they found new ways to generate income in operational jobs. Dishwashers, waiters, and maintenance staff began performing cleaning and reconstruction tasks, showing skills they didn’t even know they had. The hurricane taught us that we are capable of adapting, learning, and doing work that previously seemed out of our reach.

Despite the collective effort, the reconstruction highlighted another major issue: although the government offered financial support, there wasn’t enough labor to carry out the necessary work. Companies from all over Mexico came to help, but the lack of an efficient system to connect employers with willing workers slowed down the process. That’s when we realized: there is a gap in how operational talent is connected with available opportunities.

The Future of Work in Mexico: Transforming the Operational Labor Market

Mexico's labor market urgently needs transformation. 75% of employers identify their biggest challenge as the lack of staff (COPARMEX, 2023). Meanwhile, 74% of workers are seeking better opportunities, even while employed (OCC Mundial, 2023). It’s alarming that 49% of workers lack the proper qualifications for available jobs, leaving a vast potential untapped (OECD, 2018). This challenge is particularly pronounced in operational roles, which dominate the workforce and suffer from extremely high turnover rates throughout the year.

In Mexico, there are around 15 million vacancies in operational jobs every year. By closing the gap between workers' skills and the available opportunities, we can unlock the true potential of our workforce and transform the future of work in the country. It’s time to shape a system that recognizes and connects workers’ skills with the opportunities that truly need them.

Our values

Mission

At Jobby, our mission is to create an ecosystem that connects workers with real opportunities to enhance their skills and enables employers to fill vacancies efficiently and without high costs.

Vision

To be the ultimate ecosystem that redefines the operational labor market, empowering workers to discover and leverage their skills, access nearby opportunities, and make informed career decisions, while efficiently and accessibly connecting employers with the right talent.

Innovation Empowerment Accessibility Equity Efficiency

Jobby's team

Lorena Lucero - CEO

Lore is a Business Engineer from Universidad Iberoamericana, recognized in 2017 by ANFEI as one of Mexico’s top engineering graduates. She holds a Master’s in Management and Technology from the Technical University of Munich, specializing in Strategy with a minor in Computer Engineering. She has worked in Product Management, Operations, and Strategic Planning across the financial, construction, manufacturing, and retail industries for leading Latin American companies such as FEMSA, Elementia, and INFONAVIT.

Lore has been committed to social causes since the age of 14, supporting initiatives like helping children at a foster home, assisting blind football players, building houses with Techo, blood donation, reforestation, mentoring disadvantaged women, and participating in the COVID vaccination campaign in rural areas, among others. She brings intensity, structure, and strategic vision to the table.

José Lucero Ventura - CFO

Jose María is an economist who graduated from Mexico's top university, UNAM, with a specialization in corporate economics and finance. As the co-founder of Take a Break, he introduced and adapted the Japanese concept of rage rooms to provide entertainment and stress relief in Puebla, Mexico. He has experience in data analytics and finance, having worked at Pemex and most recently at BeGo, a YC-backed company.

An entrepreneur at heart, Jose María has been involved in business ventures since the age of 18. He is the glue that binds our team together in this adventure, bringing energy, boldness, and creativity to Jobby. A passionate athlete, he has practiced taekwondo, soccer, rugby, lacrosse, and tennis. In his free time, he enjoys surfing.

Daniel Jiménez Ventura - CTO

Daniel holds a degree in Computer Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM). With over 20 years of experience, he has contributed to leading companies such as Disney, Inditex, and Bank of America. A seasoned developer with a proven track record in the software industry, Daniel specializes in Java applications and frameworks, working with Oracle and MySQL databases, as well as numerous other technologies, including HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, Angular, and TypeScript.

Daniel brings a wealth of technical expertise to the team, along with seniority and exceptional mentorship skills. We deeply admire him for paving the way in many areas, serving as both an example and a guide through countless challenges.

Oh, and he dances too! During his university years, he was a professional salsa dancer and instructor.

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