The Faces of EdTech in Latin America Special
In this issue, we feature education experts and academic leaders from Latin American countries who are creating an educational system by sharing experiences and ideas. Here, you will have the opportunity to take a close look at some of the leading EdTech startups in Latin America that are providing solutions to close the digital gap of millions of students.
Paul Montague, International Digital Learning and Curriculum Manager, Edmentum
Anabella Laya, Founder & CEO, Acreditta
Anabella Laya is shaping the future of academic and professional credentials. She is passionate about Edtech, digital learning and the future of work.
Andrea Calderón, CEO and Paolo Barone, Director of Partnerships – PrimeraHFC
Ángela Ibáñez, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Patio Vivo Foundation & Martial Huneeus, Director of Education, Patio Vivo Foundation & Andrea Manuschevich, Communications Coordinator, Patio Vivo Foundation
Catalina Cortese, Mustakis Foundation, Chile & Leonor Merín, Mustakis Foundation, Chile & Martha Gómez, Education Soul, Colombia
Catalina Largacha, Leader of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Colegio Santa Francisca Romana and Consultant for Educar para Innovar
Constanza Pino, Human Value´s Director, WOM Colombia
With more than 12 years of experience in Human Resources, Constanza Pino has led notable cultural, organizational, and business changes in Telecommunications companies such as Nextel and WOM.
Frederico Bello, Founder, Luca
Born in Portugal, Frederico spent his career between finance and the startup world, mostly in Spain and London. He is also a former Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley and held management roles at several startups such as Uber, Selectra and Circ (e-scooters).
Henry May, CEO, Coschool
Henry May is a Social Entrepreneur from the UK currently living in Colombia. He is a Teach First Ambassador, having completed the programme from 2009-2011. He has set up two successful social impact organizations; The Huracan Foundation and Coschool.
Juan Manuel Pico, Co-founder & Managing Partner, Education Soul
Juan Manuel is an international business executive with 30 years of experience in consulting services of technology and education, with a special focus on public & private alliances for Fortune 500 tech companies.
Juan Manuel Zuniga, Chief Product Officer, Colegium
Juan Manuel Zuniga is a Colombian engineer with more than 20 years of experience in software and digital product development.
Katerin Camila Montaño Boada, EdTech Innovation Expert & Project Coordinator, Hypercubus
Katerin Camila Montaño Boada is a business administrator with master´s degree in innovation. She is passionate about Ed Tech project management for the transformation of digital education.
Luis Javier Castro, Founder & CEO, Alejandria
Luis Javier Castro defines himself as an entrepreneur and activist. He is the Founder and CEO of Mesoamerica Investments, a Private Equity Firm from where he has lead investments across Latin America for the last 25 years.
Mariana Garza Villalobos, Founder and CEO, Inverkids
Mariana is the founder and CEO of Inverkids, she has a degree in finance at Tecnológico de Monterrey and some certificates in ethics, business management and entrepreneurship. After graduating from university, she embarked on her mission of preparing new generations for their financial life through Inverkids.
Martha Cecilia Gómez, Co-Founder, Education SOUL
Martha Cecilia Gómez is the Co-founder of Education SOUL. Manager of digital transformation projects in education.
Matías Scovotti, CEO & Cofounder, Educabot
Matías Scovotti began his career as a primary level teacher and later specialized in technology and models for incorporating new technologies into the educational system. He participated as a workshop facilitator, content writer and advisor in various public programs as well as in the private sphere.
Natalia Leon Amador, Author, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Educator, Common Sense Educator, Digital Learning Consultant & Coach
Sandra Milena Chica Gómez, General Manager, Aulas Amigas
With more than 12 years of experience in the education sector, Sandra Milena Chica Gómez has managed governmental projects in the Secretary of Education of Medellín and the Secretary of Education of Antioquia.
Sebastian Moreno Cruz, CEO, Critertec Educación S.A.S.
Sebastian Moreno is a social entrepreneur, CEO of Critertec Educación SAS, co-founder of Mett Colombia, member of “ANDI DEL FUTURO” and managing member of the EdTech Colombia guild.
Vicky Ricaurte and Marcelo Burbano, Co-Founders of Arukay