Executive summary: This personal profile explores Andrés Jiménez Zorrilla’s transition from a high-earning career in private equity to co-founding the Shrimp Welfare Project and later working at Open Philanthropy, highlighting how his values, skills, and financial planning enabled a fulfilling shift into effective altruism and animal welfare.
Key points:
From finance to purpose: After 15 years in investment banking and private equity, Andrés felt a growing disconnect between his values and work, prompting him to leave in search of more meaningful impact.
Discovery through Charity Entrepreneurship: Encouraged by his wife, Andrés applied to the Charity Entrepreneurship incubator and was initially skeptical of shrimp welfare—until he engaged with the evidence and saw its potential for impact.
Founding Shrimp Welfare Project (SWP): Despite having no background in animal advocacy or shrimp farming, Andrés co-founded SWP, using transferable skills from finance to engage strategically with industry and avoid causing harm.
Career evolution and new role: After stepping back from SWP, Andrés joined Open Philanthropy, where he supports donors interested in animal welfare and AI safety.
Emotional and practical reflections: Andrés emphasizes the importance of financial preparedness, community, and mentorship in making the leap, and expresses deep personal satisfaction and belonging in his new career path.
Encouragement to others: He urges those considering a similar transition to plan thoughtfully, seek support, and take action—even if the move involves uncertainty or financial trade-offs.
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Executive summary: This personal profile explores Andrés Jiménez Zorrilla’s transition from a high-earning career in private equity to co-founding the Shrimp Welfare Project and later working at Open Philanthropy, highlighting how his values, skills, and financial planning enabled a fulfilling shift into effective altruism and animal welfare.
Key points:
From finance to purpose: After 15 years in investment banking and private equity, Andrés felt a growing disconnect between his values and work, prompting him to leave in search of more meaningful impact.
Discovery through Charity Entrepreneurship: Encouraged by his wife, Andrés applied to the Charity Entrepreneurship incubator and was initially skeptical of shrimp welfare—until he engaged with the evidence and saw its potential for impact.
Founding Shrimp Welfare Project (SWP): Despite having no background in animal advocacy or shrimp farming, Andrés co-founded SWP, using transferable skills from finance to engage strategically with industry and avoid causing harm.
Career evolution and new role: After stepping back from SWP, Andrés joined Open Philanthropy, where he supports donors interested in animal welfare and AI safety.
Emotional and practical reflections: Andrés emphasizes the importance of financial preparedness, community, and mentorship in making the leap, and expresses deep personal satisfaction and belonging in his new career path.
Encouragement to others: He urges those considering a similar transition to plan thoughtfully, seek support, and take action—even if the move involves uncertainty or financial trade-offs.
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