MEET OUR SPEAKERS:

Kusi is a partner at Dalberg Advisors, based in Washington, DC. Kusi has led more than 200 advisory projects on a wide range of topics related to blended finance, financial inclusion, impact investing and impact measurement. Prior to joining Dalberg, Kusi was Vice-President of Investment Research at Global Partnerships, an impact-first investor focused Central/South America. Kusi also worked at Bain & Company, and as an Investment Officer with the IFC.

Naiana is Chair of the Amazon Bioeconomy Chamber, the first chamber dedicated to the sustainable development of the Amazon. Born in a small Amazon town in Brazil and immigrating to the United States, Naiana leverages network access to bridge cross-sector partnerships and diverse stakeholder collaboration. Previously, Naiana was the CEO of Raise the Bar, a leadership development company advising organisations from startups to Fortune 500s — training thousands of executives globally to leverage their human capital. Naiana holds an MBA from Babson College and serves as a board member of the Center of Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth. 

Danyal brings 30 years of providing finance and support to social enterprises and charities seeking to eradicate poverty while creating opportunities for people across the UK. Previously he was Head of Social Investment with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Big Society Capital and Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. This followed work at Charity Bank, with Brussels based network INIASE, and in the start up of UK Sustainable Investment Forum and Aston Reinvestment Trust, a community based lender. He started work at think tank, New Economics Foundation. He holds a BA, MSc, MA and teaches Tai Chi.

Mónica is the Senior Advisor in Latin America for the King Baudouin Foundation of the United States (KBFUS). With experience in non-profit organizations, he oversees associations and programs in the region. She has raised funds for projects on gender equity, indigenous rights, climate justice, racial equity, and cultural heritage protection. Before joining KBFUS, she was a Regional Director at Thousand Currents and worked at the Queens Museum in New York. Monica has been a consultant for UNICEF, UNDP and IDB, and has received worldwide recognition. In addition, she is a poet, composer and interpreter, and her latest book addresses the intergenerational memory of Afro-Peruvian women. She has degrees in Journalism, Performing and Interactive Arts, and Political and Cultural Analysis, and a Human Rights Certification from Oxford University.

María Paulina Gómez, lead manager of SIBs.CO with more than 10 years of experience in managing and implementing programs for social and economic development, as well as in designing and implementing public policies and results-based projects. She is passionate about building alliances and multi-stakeholder relationship strategies, developing dialogue methodologies and participatory approaches.

Mauricio is Costa Rican and has a degree in Business Management with an emphasis on Sustainability and Industrial Engineering. His professional career has focused on the area of ​​sustainable development in Latin America, working for the last 9 years in FUNDES and generating multiple alliances with corporations, development organizations and governments, which seek to generate impact and growth in value chains and communities. formed by MYPIMES (micro, small and medium-sized companies). In addition, he has experience in the design, financing and implementation of:

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• Programs with an economic, social and environmental approach.

• New technology-based services.

• A spin-off of FUNDES.

Magdalena brings more than 15 years of experience in angel investing, venture capital, and investment banking in both the United States and Latin America. Before joining the IDB Lab, Magdalena worked as a Venture Capital Analyst at Prosperitas Capital Partners, VentureStart Program Manager at the Regional Technology Alliance in Sacramento, California, Director of the Institute of the Americas, and as a member of Houlihan Lokey. She joined IDB Lab as a Senior Investment Officer, leading the Lab's direct capital arm, in December 2020. Magdalena assumed the role of IDB Lab's Director of Investments in September 2021.

Cecilia is the CEO of Agora Partnerships and co-leader of Red de Impacto. Over the last 15 years, she has led impact organizations for strategic growth and innovation, with a targeted focus on the Americas. Her experience spans strategic design, program creation, business development, and organizational change for entrepreneurship, youth development, and women’s economic empowerment initiatives. Previously, she worked with Global Citizen, Global Goods Partners, and founded two startups, Torus Teens and Small Fry. Cecilia holds an MBA from Baruch College, an MS in Global Education from Drexel, and a BS in Apparel Design from Virginia Tech.

Estephannia has more than 5 years of experience working on projects related to humanitarian action, digital democracy, and support for social entrepreneurship. Estephannia’s experience integrates social project development, coordination, and implementation in Colombia. She studied Industrial Design and holds a master’s degree in Sociology Social Transformation and Innovation from Barcelona University. Estephannia joined ANDE as the Andean chapter Program Coordinator in October 2022.

Latin American Growth & Partnerships Lead at 60 Decibels, a global impact measurement company. Former Executive Director at Kunan, Peruvian Platform for Social Entrepreneurship, and Director of Social Innovation at Perú Sostenible, World Business Council for Sustainable Development Peru Chapter. +8 years of experience in social innovation, public-private partnerships and sustainable finance, working and partnering with Grupo Intercorp, UN, APEC, OECD, IDB, and British International Investment, among others. She is Co-Founder of two social companies and a company-builder of social impact companies: Lucha Startup Studio. Carla has a bachelor's degree in Administration from the Universidad del Pacífico, studies in social innovation at the University of Pennsylvania, a master's degree in public policy and an MBA from the University of Oxford.

Jaime has extensive experience working with startups, having been an entrepreneur himself, as well as having over 12 years of knowledge of the entrepreneurial ecosystem through his work at Endeavor and with entrepreneurs also in his role as an impact investor. Prior to joining EWA, he worked as the leader of origination of new loans to entrepreneurs at Yunus Social Business.

Heiner W. Skaliks has over 20 years of experience providing international investment guidance, development, risk and asset management. His experience also includes merger & acquisition efforts, strategy formulation for recovery of distressed assets, designing financial services for global expansion, creating and executing investment strategies for a US/SEC registered mutual fund and overseeing financial sector technical assistance projects in South and Central America and the Caribbean. Heiner started his banking and investment management career in Bolivia overseeing a diverse loan portfolio ranging from MSMEs to corporate loans. Heiner holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA (with a concentration in finance), both from the University of Notre Dame, as well as an MPA (macroeconomics and financial markets) from the Kennedy School at Harvard University.

Lina is a purpose driven leader, cocreating impact ecosystems broad LATAM focused on impact investment and strategic philanthopy. She is in charge of CORE, a consultancy line that enables the development of organizational cultures with a regenerative approach. She firmly believes in the need to build businesses based on ideas, actions and principles that improve the regeneration of the planet.

More than 15 years of professional trajectory in the ProCredit Group in different Latin American countries. Proven leadership track record, working with interdisciplinary and international teams, putting people at the center. Successful implementation of organizational and digital transformation. Implementation of an integral framework for violence prevention at the workplace. Facilitator of workshops of prevention of violence and equity with civil society agents and women entrepreneurs.

Passionate about social impact and innovation for inclusion. Paula works at the IDB Lab, the Innovation Laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). From there she mobilizes capital, knowledge and connections to promote innovation and inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean. Paula designs and supervises the implementation of IDB Lab projects (grants, loans and investments) seeking innovative solutions to promote more inclusive growth.

He has had a long career with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), previously serving as Country Director in Burundi and Guatemala, Deputy Resident Representative in Peru, and as a Program Advisor at the New York headquarters with the Regional Offices for Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Before joining UNDP, he worked as a Project Management Officer in the Environmental and Africa Program Divisions at the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). He also worked as a Financial Derivatives Broker at Iberagentes / Crédit Lyonnais Securities in Spain and as an Officer in Charge of the Franco-Dominican Chamber of Commerce, promoting business and investment opportunities in the Dominican Republic. He holds a Master's in Business Administration from the Institut Supérieur de Gestion (ISG) in Paris, France, and a Master's in International Affairs from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University in New York, USA.

Corinne graduated from the ESSEC Business School in France where she obtained her MBA, and has a master's degree in Corporate Social Responsibility from IE in Spain; she has professional experience of more than 20 years in multinational and family companies. In 2019, it created the first impact investment fund in Ecuador to support environmental and social ventures in the country, CREAS ECUADOR, of which it is a constituent and managing partner. Its investment portfolio has 8 companies to date. He is currently also a member of the board of Sistema B Ecuador and a member of the board of ROMP (Range of Motion Project).

Passionate about technology and entrepreneurship, Andrea Ojeda is an experienced financial professional and consultant. Committed to social and economic justice, she is currently in charge of impact and ESG research and measurement at Amplifica Capital, the first VC fund that invests with a gender perspective in Mexico. Its mission is to support early-stage ventures in Mexico and LATAM on their path towards sustainability and making positive changes in the region.

Juan Carlos de la Hoz is the Country Representative of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Ecuador since July 2021, previously he held the same position in Barbados since 2016. With more than 20 years of experience at the IDB, he has worked in Brazil and Mexico as Chief of Operations. Initially, he joined the IDB in 1999 as a Senior Social Development Specialist. Before that, he worked at the National Social Security Institute of Colombia. He is a medical doctor and has a master's degree in health economics from the University of York (United Kingdom). As Country Representative, he leads the dialogue with local clients from the public and private sectors, promoting transformation and innovation strategies to strengthen institutions and promote social stability. In addition, he is an accomplished visual artist and advocate for creativity at the IDB.

Recognized by the consultancy Llorente & Cuenca as one of the 10 leaders of the future of Ecuador. Legaltech entrepreneur and business youtube focused on training a new generation of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs with a social conscience.

He's an venture capitalist with a passion for innovation, positive impact and Latin America. He collaborate with intrepid founders, visionary investors and strategic allies to identify great innovative ideas and transform them in successful companies that improve the lives of millions. Martin is an industry pioneer in the industry in Andean region. He have experience investing, managing and building. He's  always keen to learn new things and meet new people, and seek to build strong ecosystems through active participation and mentorship.

9 years of experience in finance and the social impact sector serving as an account manager, outsourced CFO, and senior consultant for numerous organizations in Latin America and the US.
Prior to Viwala, at Arabella Advisors, Carolina oversaw a diverse portfolio of charitable projects securing funding from major foundations. Carolina also has two years of experience working for a boutique investment bank in Colombia.
Graduate from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Sydney.

Co-founder and Co-CEO of IMPAQTO, the 1st B company in Ecuador, a weaver of the Latin American impact ecosystem through inspiring spaces and support for entrepreneurship, innovation and impact investment. Responsible Leader of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt.

Anthropologist with a master's degree in social studies with more than twelve years of experience leading teams and working collaboratively with government agencies, multilateral organizations, and NGOs in knowledge management focused on three topics: entrepreneurship, informality, and development socioeconomical. As Head of Knowledge at Latimpacto, she´s focuse to promote impact investment, venture philanthropy, and catalytic capital, particularly through research and case studies.

Expert in projects and processes of local economic, social, micro-business development, gender and gender diversity, human rights, democracy, human mobility, fight against corruption, social responsibility, among others. She is a specialist in knowledge management, planning and processes.

Tim is an entrepreneur and investor focused on emerging markets with experience leading businesses and investment funds that endeavor to address major social inequalities and climate change. He bring over a decade of experience in the field with 50+ emerging markets startup investments across the capital continuum and $350M+ capital catalyzed.
He's the Managing Partner at Mercy Corps Ventures, a seed stage focused VC fund focused on startups building solutions for climate adaptation and financial resilience in emerging markets. His particular expertise is in AgriFoodTech, ClimateTech, Carbon Finance and Web3. Proud advisor to Goldfinch, MightyAlly, Renoster.co and Empowa.io.
Tim is also an active angel investor with a focus on startups at the intersection of climate, regenerative land use & technology.
Prior to joining Mercy Corps to launch the fund, he led startups and emerging markets funds in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Afghanistan.
Avid climber (bouldering + sport + alpine) and bikepacker. Based in Panamá.

Luke Seidl is Senior Investment Manager for Small and Growing Businesses at Kiva, where he manages Kiva’s global portfolio of direct investments in social enterprises and SMEs. Prior to joining Kiva, Luke was Senior Associate at Veris Wealth Partners, an impact wealth management firm. He was responsible for investment due diligence, constructing ESG, SRI, and impact portfolios, asset allocation across public & private markets, and impact management & measurement. He holds a BS in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a MS in international development from New York University, where he teaches a course on impact investing and financial inclusion.

Carlos Chango Uñog is the first Ecuadorian Indian to graduate from Harvard University with a Master of Public Administration in International Development. He is a certified Ontological Coach by The Newfield Network. In addition, he graduated as an Agronomist and Agricultural Engineer from the Pan-American Agricultural School - El Zamorano. He is trilingual, fluent in Kichwa, Spanish and English. Carlos is a Kichwa Indian from Chibuleo San Francisco, an indigenous community located 20 km from the city of Ambato, Tungurahua province, in the central Andes of the Republic of Ecuador. Currently, he is Co-Founder and General Manager of iChasky Consulting, an Ecuadorian social enterprise led by inDios whose mission is: to improve the world through the training of people who, believing in themselves, will achieve their dreams.

As the CMO at Enlaza, I am dedicated to being part of our mission, which is to connect female founders with investors and integrate more women into the "startup for good" ecosystem. My role focuses on establishing strategic partnerships, driving growth, and strengthening Enlaza's presence in the six cities where we currently operate, with plans to expand to four more. With over a decade of experience, I foster connections and collaborations to enhance progress and innovation in this dynamic landscape. My commitment lies in empowering women and promoting a positive impact in the technology industry and society.

Experienced investor, technology entrepreneur (3x founder), and senior business leader (2x CEO) with deep domain experience in Early Stage Venture Capital, Platform Business Models, and Application Software.
Accomplished in venture development, strategy, and growth using business development skills, industry relationships, and early-stage investment acumen. Able to coach/ mentor colleagues, management teams, and other professionals and lead the execution of transactions. Brings strategic guidance, practical operational know-how, and proven venture capital strategies to early-stage companies at the board level or as a collaborative, hands-on investment partner.
From Belgium, Etienne spent part of his professional career in Spain. He lives in Miami.

Director and founder of Corporate Impact Ventures, an advisory and content creation firm on corporate social innovation. Professor of CSR and entrepreneurship at Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico. Former Director of the UN Global Compact in Mexico and Regional Manager for Central America and Mexico at ANDE.
Mentor at New Ventures, Village Capital and the UN Global Compact. He holds a Master's in Social Entrepreneurship from Hult International Business School in San Francisco, California.

Pablo Castro champions education, backed by a decade in education and the entrepreneurial landscape. He is CEO of Joyería Castro, preserving its 87-year legacy as a thriving third-generation jewelry chain. As Universidad Iberoamericana del Ecuador's founding promoter, he's committed to quality, affordable education. He is an active professor at USFQ School of Business.
Pablo earned an M.S. in Education Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. in Psychology from Universidad San Francisco de Quito. He's also an alumnus of EO's Entrepreneurial Master's Program at MIT's Endicott House.

Political scientist, specialized in International Cooperation and Project Management for Development, as well as in Local and Regional Development, and holds a Master's in Interdisciplinary Studies on Development and Environmental Sustainability. With over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing integrated systems for planning, monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management of programs/projects and socially and environmentally impactful investments. A particular focus on analyzing and applying environmental sustainability, gender, and ethnic approaches to studying and implementing programs/projects, and in assessing the impact of impact investments.

Juan is the Founder and CEO of Innpactia, an impactful investment platform. He has a background in voluntary organizations and is a social entrepreneur, working in civil society, government, and international development. He founded Azaí Consultores in 2011, offering strategic consulting on regenerative economy and impact measurement. In 2015, he launched Innpactia, now an independent company with 50K+ users. He advises USAID's Suma Social and Alianza Colombia Cuida a Colombia programs and is an ambassador for Red de Impacto. Juan teaches Civil Society and Project Management, holds a master's in Development Studies, and is skilled in Government and International Relations.

Rolando is Accelerator Program Manager at ConservationXLabs, an organization focus in applying technology and innovation to prevent the sixth mass extinction. Previously has worked as Supervisor at the Peruvian Council of  Science, Technology and Innovation in Peru, and Knowledge Management Coordinator at PriceWaterhouseCoopers. He is fellow of Intel (United States) and Royal Academy of Engineering (United Kingdom), member of the global team of the Product Development & Management Association (Minnesota, USA) and holds a Master degree in Innovation at Change at York St. John University (UK) and is Industrial Engineering at University of Lima (Peru). 

Carolina is a passionate about innovation, strategy, and governance, using Web 3.0 tech and private sector agility to drive climate action for nature and society. She lead the creation of a solution, connecting small forest plots needing funding with corporates seeking credible carbon credits. Their platform, fueled by 8 technologies, fosters transparent, inclusive biodiversity conservation and decarbonization. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations prioritize local governance. We're also developing a tool for alpha biodiversity indexes, utilizing AI, blockchain, and more to serve conservation and impact investment. She is Carolina Proaño Castro, executive director of Fundación Futuro, and a board member in various companies and chambers of commerce.

Karina Marcano is a portfolio manager at NESsT. She has a background in chemistry and a Master’s degree in Political Ecology and Alternatives to Development. She is an experienced professional with more than 13 years of expertise in corporate sustainability. She has worked in energy sector corporations, international non-profit organizations, and agribusiness companies to achieve positive outcomes in rural settings and collaborate with Indigenous communities. Her efforts have focused on building global sourcing and supply chains that prioritize social and environmental value across Latin America, including Brazil and Venezuela, where her family heritage comes from.

Elizabeth is Partner at AVP Ventures. She has seven years of experience in the design and implementation of startup competitions, investments and fundraising processes. At AVP Ventures, Elizabeth leads the investment evaluation process for investment opportunities from the region and the fundraising efforts. She was Vice-President at the Peruvian Association of Seed and Venture Capital (PECAP). Elizabeth has served as Program Manager for the WeXchange Pitch Competition for the last four years.

Michelle is an entrepreneur, impact investor, connector, and speaker in the fields of sustainability, gender equity, communities, and well-being. Michelle co-founded IMPAQTO (Ecuador's first B Corporation) and is now a General Partner at IMPAQTO Capital, a social and environmental impact investment fund for the Andean region. Michelle also serves as the Executive Director of Strategy at SOCAP Global, the global impact investment conference.

Michelle is a mother of twins and is married to entrepreneur Matthew Carpenter-Arevalo. They reside in Quito, the city they chose to make their home. She studied law at the University of Oxford and holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from UC Berkeley.

Experienced in marketing roles at Disney and Sony BMG, he later led AJE Group's global expansion and marketing strategy. Currently, he's Global Director of Communications and Sustainability. Also, a Zen Buddhism teacher and involved in conservation efforts.

Throughout his career, he held various positions including Executive Director of Marketing for Disney for Europe and Vice President of Marketing for Latin America at Sony BMG.

He joined AJE Group in 2008 as Marketing Director. In this position, he developed the international expansion of the company, as well as the marketing strategy. Since 2015, he has been the Global Director of Communications and Sustainability of the Group.

He is a Zen Buddhism teacher at the Zen River Monastery in the Netherlands and leads the zendos of Lima and Madrid. He is also a member of the Americas Council for Conservation International and on the board of the Peruvian national parks SERNAMP.

Margarita has more than 9 years in the entrepreneurship ecosystem and is a current Managing Partner of Blackshiip VC. Margarita was an entrepreneur in the creative industry for seven (7) years, she led the incubator of the Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá, Colombia and is currently raising the second Blackshiip investment fund. She is a Magister in Law and Environmental Management and is certified in regeneration and social biomimicry. She is the co-founder of Wondertech, one of the largest networks of women in tech in the country, and also serves as a consultant on transfer models for Venture among others.

Domingo Peas stands as a revered leader of the Achuar Nation in Ecuador's Amazon, dedicated to the indigenous movement. Currently heading the Sacred Amazon Basins Initiative within the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Amazon (Confeniae), Domingo's legacy is profound. As founder of the Achuar community-based tourism project in Sharamentsa and former Vice President of CONFENIAE, he also shaped Ecuador's indigenous landscape as Vice President and later President of CODENPE. Domingo's vision now flourishes as he presides over the nascent "Fundación Alianza Cuencas Sagradas" (ASHA), aiming to safeguard lands, restore forests, and nurture a regenerative economy across 9 million hectares by 2030. His alignment with CLIIQ principles inspires a collaborative, inclusive approach to a sustainable future in the Amazon.

Daniel Sanchez-Bustamante currently serves as the Mission Director of USAID/Ecuador. In this position he partners with representatives of the government, private sector, and civil society to advance Ecuador's development priorities. These include encouraging the sustainable management of Ecuador’s natural resources to mitigate climate change; and strengthening Ecuadorian public institutions and civil society organizations to increase transparency and participation.
Mr. Sanchez-Bustamante has worked for USAID since 2000; his most recent assignments include USAID/Peru Deputy Mission Director (2017-2021) and USAID/Jordan Program Officer (2014-2017).
He has also served in Ghana, El Salvador, Bolivia, and Washington D.C. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder (BS) and the University of Birmingham in the U.K. (MBA). He is fluent in Spanish.

Lucia is Senior Investment Officer at BlueOrchard Finance covering Latin America. BlueOrchard Finance provides impact investment solutions, focusing on emerging and frontier markets across multiple impact themes offering a variety of investment funds.
Lucía has more than 12 years of experience in financial analysis and investments in Latin America. She has worked in Investment Banking and Asset Management in Chile and Peru covering diverse economic sectors including financial institutions, agribusiness, education, healthcare, energy, among others.
Lucia holds an MBA focusing on Social Innovation from the University of Cambridge (Judge Business School) and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Universidad del Pacífico. As part of University of Cambridge MBA program, Lucia conducted consultancy for BRAC NGO in Bangladesh and for University of Cambridge Social Ventures for the development of sustainable social business models.

Bold visioner ​delivers industries-wide disruption blending social innovation and economic strategies to build meaningful businesses worldwide.

#ElValorDeRenunciar (Spanish edition) is her 1st. Work and, with it, the opportunity to share a message of healing and love to the world through her own story.

CEO of +Conectiva (www.masconectiva.com), a company he founded after more than two decades of holding positions of great responsibility and leadership in local and multinational companies from 6 economic sectors where co-create genuine connections​,​ ​which become meaningful businesses​ based on trust​, introducing new ways of doing business by thinking about the world and the future.

Part of the ranking of Ecuador's most valued business leaders for three consecutive years for her strategic vision, ethics, and international projection. He is a member of communities that promote inclusion and Boards of Directors of small, medium, and large companies.

Originally from the US, Joy has dedicated her entire professional life to Latin America, heading up social projects in health, livelihoods, fair trade and human rights. She's the creator of Vida Plena, a mental health organization that trains local community leaders in evidence-based strategies to treat depression. The approach used by Vida Plena has received the endorsement of the World Health Organization as their top recommendation for mental healthcare in low-income settings. Vida Plena’s vision is to dismantle economic and social barriers that impede individuals from accessing the tools for strong mental health and a flourishing life.

Communicator and Master in social innovation. She is currently a member of the Impaqto team for the commercial development of the Consulting area.
Development and implementation of projects for the adoption of innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurial culture from the private and public sectors. Management of change processes in work teams and organizations. Accompaniment and development of enterprises with a vision of triple impact. Member of the promoter group of B companies in Ecuador.
Management of commercial areas, marketing, communication.
Co-founder of the podcast @lobuenosecomparte space to spread inspiring stories of people who have achieved the transformation of people and impact in the community.

Entrepreneur passionate about a healthy lifestyle and the empowerment of people through their habits, training and self-awareness, leveraged by technology.

Ontological Coach & Bachelor of Nutrition, graduated from the University of Buenos Aires, with more than 8 years of experience in the development of comprehensive nutrition programs, including sports nutrition, plant-based nutrition, habit change, and various biological stages such as growth , development, pregnancy.

Postgraduate in plant-based nutrition from the University of Belgrano, with certified knowledge in sports nutrition endorsed by the Mexican Federation of Sports Nutrition.

Marcia Cortez is a lawyer from the National University of Córdoba, Master in Marketing
and Corporate Responsibility from the Adolfo Ibáñez University and Diploma in Sustainability and Corporate Innovation from the Catholic University of Chile.
She is currently Director of Alliances and Communications of CDI Chile. NGO that trains,
educates and proposes digital empowerment solutions for people and organizations of
civil society; seeking to build a more just and equitable society, democratizing
opportunities. To do this, they use technology as a tool to transform the
people.
Marcia, Leads Digital Transformation Program for Entrepreneurs, promoting community development and supporting local economies.
She has more than 20 years of experience in strategic communication, development of
funds, management of social programs and development of social responsibility alliances
corporate. She has led gender, inclusion and diversity programs. And she is a Business Mentor with Social Impact.

I am a mechatronic engineer passionate about hardware development, I have developed 3 hardware equipment, one of them pending patent confirmation.

I am a volleyball player and an amateur smoker.

33 years old, Commercial Engineer by profession with a specialty in electronic commerce. Entrepreneur in the field of agricultural machinery since he was 25 years old, specifically the service sector. Founder of Hola Tractor in 2021, with the idea of starting an "uber" of machinery, to democratize access to producers who need it.
I am passionate about leadership and management of high performance teams.
Hobbies doing sports and spending time with family.

Fernanda holds a Master’s degree in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from LSE. She has over 8 years of experience in sustainability and inclusive markets developing impact business models that benefit SMEs, developing sustainability strategies for multinationals and conducting research on gender equality, access to health and nutrition , indigenous communities and impact investing.

Business administrator by profession, with a master's degree in International Business that she completed in Spain, she specializes in project management. She has been working in the startup ecosystem for more than 3 years and has been in charge of all day-to-day operations at PasanaQ for almost 2 years.

María Elisa has a degree in International Studies with a mention in Foreign Trade from the University of Azuay. She has an MBA from Framingham State University in Boston, United States. Fellow of the Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI) program of former President Barack Obama in 2016. Fellow of the Laureate Global Fellows program of the International Youth Foundation in 2018. Fellow of the Young Founders Programme of the German foundation Westerwelle Foundation in 2022. Founder of D 'Cuero, a platform that exports footwear made by Ecuadorian artisans to the rest of the world. Former Executive Director of the Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce - AMCHAM Cuenca.

Social impact entrepreneur. Co-founder and CEO of ELSA. She is a lawyer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, MSc Gender, Policy and Inequalities from the London School of Economics. University professor, TEDx Speaker. She is considered by Bloomberg as one of the 100 most innovative people in Latin America and one of the 50 most influential women by Forbes Peru.

Entrepreneur passionate about bringing solutions to communities and places that historically have not had them, he greatly believes in the power of technology as a transformative agent to generate an efficient and fair impact, as a member of a humble family with strong roots in municipalities affected by violence. history of Colombia, I recognize the great potential of the country as well as LATAM and its people.

Spiritual leader of the Sápara Nation of Ecuador in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Protector of the forest and also a healer. Creator of the Naku Center, creating a new economic model in the Amazon based on cultural and forest preservation. The work we do at Naku and through ceremonies and healing are designed to help friends of the modern world connect with their spirit and respect one's life, and connections between two visible and invisible worlds, so that the history of humanity can continue with life.

Javier Félix has a Master's Degree in Development Management and a Specialist in Development Projects from the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, he is also a Commercial Engineer with a Specialization in Finance from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, and a Diploma in Project Administration from the Tecnológico de Monterrey. Javier was Executive Director of Fundación Pachamama leading the implementation of programs and projects in conjunction with indigenous peoples and nationalities in relation to bioeconomy, ecotourism, renewable energies, protection and conservation of tropical forests, defense and enforceability of collective rights and the rights of the nature, and maternal and child health programs.

Entrepreneur, passionate about collaborative and purposeful work. empowered organizational coach with an ontological view.

Leader of high-performance teams, motivator par excellence, oriented to achieving results, deeply dedicated to generating a positive impact on people and builder of ecosystems.

Lorena Gallardo studied Environmental Engineering at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador, a master's degree in Sustainable Cities and Buildings at the University of Melbourne, Australia and a Specialization in Leadership, Climate Change and Cities at FLACSO, Ecuador. She was a teacher at the National Polytechnic School, is co-founder and Technology and Innovation Manager at ReciVeci, an Ecuadorian social start-up that connects all actors in the recyclable waste management chain with social and technological innovation, by recognizing the work of grassroots recyclers. Lorena is also an environmental consultant in different organizations related to solid waste management such as Ambire Global and Clean Air Task Force.

Founder & CEO at COLLABORATIVO, Impact Investing Explorer & Sustainable Development Goals Advocate.

Founder and CEO of COLLABORATIVO, explorer of impact investing and defender of sustainable development goals.

Electrical engineer, master in renewable energies.
More than 6 years developing technological solutions including IoT, LiDAR and telemetry for the industrial and electrical sector of Ecuador. Founder of NEXTERGY and DREX.
Fellow of the first American resilience program for climate change in LatAm, 2023 edition.
Top 51 women entrepreneurs through WeConnect LatAm 2023.
Winner of the IDB LAB blockchain challenge for sustainable energy.
NEXTERGY develops tailored projects for digitalization, electrification and clean energy.
DREX facilitates access and management of capital for new clean energy projects, using IoT and blockchain, and facilitates access to additional economic incentives through RECs (Clean Energy Certificates).

Electrical engineer, master in renewable energies.
More than 6 years developing technological solutions including IoT, LiDAR and telemetry for the industrial and electrical sector of Ecuador. Founder of NEXTERGY and DREX.
Fellow of the first American resilience program for climate change in LatAm, 2023 edition.
Top 51 women entrepreneurs through WeConnect LatAm 2023.
Winner of the IDB LAB blockchain challenge for sustainable energy.
NEXTERGY develops tailored projects for digitalization, electrification and clean energy.
DREX facilitates access and management of capital for new clean energy projects, using IoT and blockchain, and facilitates access to additional economic incentives through RECs (Clean Energy Certificates).

Michelle worked at a entrepreneurship consulting firm developing projects and then in Customer Success and Strategy in Mandu, a SAAS HR Tech (acquired by Visma). She is currently Co-Founder and CPO at Cirkula and is in charge of the entire B2C channel.

Passionate about the rescue and use of local products, highlighting the importance of an adequate combination of products for a conscious and adequate diet. On the other hand, a lover of service to others, providing a unique experience in their gastronomic experience.

Luis Santiago is the CEO of PEGASI. By training, he is a social communicator and professor of marketing and public relations. By profession, he is a self-taught programmer, technology project manager and Product Owner, with more than 12 years of experience in the area. He has ventured into the areas of banking, information technology and digital health. He was recognized in 2020 as one of the 35 Innovators under 35 in Latin America by the MIT Technology Review magazine, and has participated in dozens of international forums and events exposing the need for the digitalization of Health in Latin America.

I am a passionate transformational impact coach who guides determined people to make a difference in the world, helping them align their lives with their true aspirations. My approach is direct and transformative, challenging my clients to face reality and transform themselves to achieve a harmonious life. I believe in the importance of self-connection to contribute positively to the world. Prior to my career as a coach, I co-founded Connovo, an impact entrepreneurship studio in Latin America that successfully launched three social enterprises benefiting almost 20,000 people in vulnerable environments. Previously, I accumulated eight years of experience in investment banking in Europe.

Entrepreneur at heart, passion and heritage.
An economist from the University of Azuay in Ecuador, he made the leap to Costa Rica and Barcelona, achieving an MBA focused on: Banking | Finance and Sustainable Development; Marketing and Advertising at the Carlos III University of Madrid; Diploma in Financial Inclusion from CAF, and participated as an exhibitor at TedEx Cuenca.
After working in several public and private companies, his adventurous spirit led him to break the mold with a group of friends, founding what we know today as: Payphone, a Fintech recognized in Latin America for its focus on financial inclusion and the simplification of the relationship between people and money.
The foundations of this amazing startup are access to economic freedom, simplification through digital, autonomy in processes and the vision of a world without physical money, without commissions and without fear of financial technology.
In short, Juan José came from the future to show us a simpler world. 🚀💡

At CZTokosova we provide small agricultural producers with the best sustainable solutions for their development, through the efficient use of water and energy.
We are a technical company, concerned about the environment and that emphasizes the relationship with the communities. We work with a passion for excellence to present water solutions that maximize the productivity of small agriculture and bridge the gaps in the different dimensions of development.
We are a certified B Company, which recognizes the triple impact of our work: social impact, environmental impact and economic impact on the communities where we execute irrigation projects.
We believe in permanent collaboration between the private sector, academia and the Government, to support the most vulnerable small agricultural producers in the country.

Business administrator with a master's degree in Sustainable Development. I have developed multiple programs to strengthen impact ventures and companies, demonstrating a strong commitment to the sustainable development of the country. I am currently Managing Director LATAM of Kaya Impacto, a consulting firm that provides financial and strategic expertise to socio-environmental entrepreneurs so that they are able to structure and scale their businesses and impact. Previously I was Founder and Manager of NAB Colombia (National Impact Investment Advisory Council), Project Manager at Compartamos con Colombia and Entrepreneurship Coordinator of CESA.