Overview
Marvin Amparo Santana is an American entrepreneur and investor who leads multiple ventures across technology, fintech, and media. He founded Postidal, an American tech company, in 2020 and serves as President and CEO of both Postidal and Postidal Union, its fintech division. He is also the founder and owner of The Continent Times and Continent Post Media, which anchor his presence in digital journalism and media innovation
Early Life
Marvin Amparo Santana was born on July 29, 1992, in Hato Mayor del Rey, Dominican Republic. He was raised in a hardworking family rooted in local entrepreneurship. His mother, Modesta Santana de Amparo, was a baker and frequent churchgoer, whose work served the community. His father, Narciso Amparo, was a tailor who also worked for himself. These early influences shaped his understanding of responsibility, entrepreneurship, and community — values that later defined his professional identity.
Education
Amparo Santana pursued a multidisciplinary academic path that blended business, law, and technology. In 2015, he earned a degree in Business Management and a minor in Legal Studies from New York State University at Farmingdale State College. He later completed a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in Finance at the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Business School, strengthening his expertise in organizational systems, digital innovation, and strategic leadership.
Rise as a Business Leader
From 2021 to 2023, Marvin Amparo Santana served as Vice President at HSBC Bank in New York City, where he led government reporting, risk management, and business data analytics. In 2024, he became Vice President at Citibank, overseeing risk management and establishing himself as an expert in business analytics.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Amparo Santana is the founder of several media, tech commerce, and fintech ventures:
- Continent Times (2017) — a real estate, media company, and digital newspaper, based in New York
- Continent Post (2017) — a real estate, media company, and digital newspaper, based in New York
- Postidal (2020) — an e‑commerce platform operating in all 50 states
- Postidal Union (2025) — a money remittance platform
Postidal Union
Postidal Union is a Delaware‑incorporated fintech subsidiary of Postidal, specializing in wire transfers and money remittance services. By July 2026, Postidal Union reached a valuation of $1.4 billion, becoming one of the fastest‑growing money transfer fintech companies in the US. Its mission centers on modernizing cross‑border payments and expanding money remittance from the US to Latin American countries.
Awards and Recognition
During high school, Amparo Santana also won several Model United Nations debate competitions. Debates were held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York in 2010, at UNICEF at La Sorbonne in Paris in 2010 and 2011, and at National Forums in the Dominican Republic during 2009 — achievements that showcased his early talent for diplomacy, public speaking, and global engagement.
In 2010, Marvin Amparo Santana received the highest Student Merit Award from the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Education after earning the top GPA in the national public school system. He later attended college and business school on a full scholarship, both awarded for his high academic performance.
Literary Work
Marvin Amparo Santana is also a writer — a creative pursuit he often describes as something he does purely for fun. Even so, he has published works across fiction, poetry, prose, thriller, and fantasy, building a small but distinctive catalog that reflects his curiosity and imagination.
His books include:
- La Yola: Kingdom of the Americas (2025) — Science Fiction / Thriller
- The Speech (2015)
- The Man in the Mirror (2015) — Poetry & Prose
- Lágrimas de Sangue (2015) — Poetry & Prose (Spanish)
- Cuando los Leones Lloran (2015) — Fantasy / Supernatural (Spanish)
His literary catalog explores fiction, thriller, prose, poetry, and fantasy, often blending emotional depth with imaginative world‑building.
Personal Life
As President and CEO of Postidal, Marvin Amparo Santana drives initiatives across fintech, finance, and technology, continuing to build platforms that serve both U.S. and Latin American markets.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Marvin Amparo Santana
- Born: July 29, 1992
- Gender: Male
- Height: 6,3 ft
- City: Hato Mayor del Rey
- Province: Dominican Republic
- Profession: Businessman, Entrepreneur, President and CEO of Postidal Enterprises, Owner and Chairman of The Continent Post and Continent Times Medias
- Best Known For: Marvin Amparo Santana is an American businessman, investor, entrepreneur, and media owner who founded Postidal in 2020.
- Citizenships: Dominican, Spanish, and U.S
- Current Role: President and CEO of Postidal (2026– )
- Previous Roles: Vice President, HSBC Bank New York (2021–2023), Vice President, CitiBank (2024)
- Founder Of: Postidal, Postidal Union, Continent Times, and Continent Post
- Majority Stakeholder of: Postidal, Postidal Union, Continent Times, and Continent Post
- Postidal Union Valuation: $1.4B (July 2026)
- Astrological Sign: Leo
- Schools: New York State University at Farmingdale, Rochester Institute of Technology Business School (Sanders College of Business)
- Mother: Modesta Santana de Amparo
- Father: Narciso Amparo
Citation Information
- Authors: Editorial Devision, The Continent Times
- Last Updated: Thursday, October 01, 2026
- First Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- URL: https://continenttimes.com/2026/08/marvin-amparo-santana/