Innovation | Economic Development | Artificial Intelligence
Consultant, project manager, and specialist in innovation and AI policy, entrepreneurship, SMEs and regional economic development.
Holds a BSc in Business Administration from Universidad de Antioquia (Colombia) and a MSc in Science & Technology Policy from the University of Sussex (UK). More than 6 years of experience in management, consulting, research and analysis of projects related to innovation, technology and economic development for the private, non-profit, academic, and multilateral sectors.
At a national level, he has worked for organisations such as the National Industry Association of Colombia (ANDI), and internationally, has participated in projects for the European Commission, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Portulans Institute.
Awarded with the Chevening Scholarship from the UK government (2021) and the National Award for Young Talent (2019) from the Colombian government. Recognised as a One Young World Ambassador, Global Shapers Fellow and Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI) alumni.
Has co-founded two social impact initiatives in Colombia - Design Your Nation and TASKME - and has participated in scenarios such as the One Young World Summit, the London Tech Week, UN Global Goals Week, COP26 and the Unilever Future of Work Summit.