Category Archives: Social impact

Bloomberg’s “The 500 most influential people in Latin America”

I’m humbled and thankful to be on Bloomberg’s list of “The 500 most influential people in Latin America” for a second consecutive year. Happy and proud to share this recognition with my business partner Rogelio de los Santos, and some … Continue reading

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Join the MIT Latin America vs. COVID-19 hackathon

The coronavirus landed in Latin America in February. Since then, governments across Latin America have taken different actions to protect their populations and contain COVID-19’s spread. What kind of support do Latin America’s health systems need? What actions can be … Continue reading

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Invitación al evento del MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge 2019 en CDMX

Les comparto la invitación para el evento de selección de los ganadores regionales de Latinoamérica para competir en la final del MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge 2019. También tendremos interesantes ponentes de temas de innovación y emprendimiento, incluyendo a Andrew McAfee, … Continue reading

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Last call for MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge!

Quick reminder that tomorrow May 9th is the last day to register for the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge. This registration takes only 5 minutes. If you register by May 9th, you will have 14 more days to complete your application (May … Continue reading

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MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge – second call!

The MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge is looking for entrepreneurs using technology to drive a more prosperous and inclusive economy for people at the middle and bottom of the pyramid. The IIC will award over $1.6 million dollars to its regional … Continue reading

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Buscamos startups para recibir premios de $1.6M de dólares!!

Ya está abierta la convocatoria de startups para el MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge edición 2019 (IIC) para Latinoamérica.

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e-interview: Juliane Butty, Seedstars Latin America and Caribbean

Twitter: @ButtyJuliane LinkedIn: Juliane Butty What do you do currently? I am part of the Swiss group Seedstars, founded with the vision to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. My mission inside the team is to lead the … Continue reading

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e-entrevista: Mauricio Canseco, yCo. Centro de Innovación e Impacto Social

Twitter: @MCansecoC LinkedIn: Mauricio Canseco ¿Que haces actualmente? Dirijo yCo. Centro de Innovación e Impacto Social, en donde buscamos formar una comunidad de innovación social, dotándola de espacios, encuentros, desarrollo de capacidades y articulación de acciones colectivas. A la par, dirijo … Continue reading

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Convocatoria para el MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge

A nombre del MIT Club de México les comparto que el MIT está lanzando el Inclusive Innovation Challenge (IIC) anual. El IIC es el primer galardón del Futuro del Trabajo del MIT, que otorga más de $1 millón de dólares a emprendedores de … Continue reading

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9 tips for living with less plastic

I saw this infographic and decided I have to share it. The amount of non-recyclable trash we generate as society is absurd. The obsession with “cleanliness” and “convenience” are forced on society. I’m sure the long term cost to the … Continue reading

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