Mutual Empathy | Founder

Born in Colombia, after 15 years in the financial sector with JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley, he founded Mutual Empathy, a Venture Impact Studio aimed at creating and incubating high-impact projects in circular and creative economies. He also founded RWC to mobilize resources for the verticals of Mutual Empathy and the portfolio companies and initiatives he co-founded, such as ValueSkies, Salva, Selvazul.

WWF Colombia | Executive Director

Sandra is an expert in environmental law and development policy. She has worked on environmental issues for over 20 years, with a strong focus on conservation, protected areas, and social development. Additionally, she is CoDirector of the specialized group Green List and Masters, Neutraloop, P17, and Canoa Cósmica. is involved in the effective management of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) within the framework of the World Commission on Protected Areas.

Francisco is a third-generation leader and has been the director of Gaia Amazonas since 2011. He has dedicated his life to safeguarding the Amazon rainforest and defending the rights of indigenous communities.

Dalberg | Associate Partner

Juan Pablo leads Dalberg’s presence in Colombia. He specializes in humanitarian assistance, science, technology and innovation, private sector development, education, agriculture, and energy. His work includes sector diagnostics, benchmarking, best practices analysis, operational modeling, financial scenario analysis, strategic planning, social impact assessment, and short- and medium-term action plans.

Naturalis | Researcher

Angélica, an evolutionary biologist and botanist, studies how plants adapt to landscape changes and the influence of symbionts and humans on these processes, using ecological and evolutionary genomics within an integrative taxonomy framework.

SAI | Founder

Cecilia, with over 40 years of experience in the artisanal sector, has promoted Colombian craftsmanship internationally, making a name for herself in Europe and the United States.

Escuela Nueva Founder | Executive Director

Vicky Colbert, a sociologist with studies at Stanford, founded and leads the Fundación Escuela Nueva. She has received the Yidan Prize (2017), the WISE Prize (2013), and an Honorary Doctorate from American University of Nigeria (2015).

Planos Vivos | CEO

An architect with over 20 years of experience working with communities in Colombia, he was awarded the National Architecture Prize in 2004 and created a participatory research system that drives sustainable projects with positive social, cultural, and economic impacts.

Jaguara Advisor

An experienced strategist and team builder, responsible for ensuring smooth global operations and an effective team.

Amazonía Emprende| Founder

Julio Andrés Rozo, founder and director of Amazonía Emprende- Escuela Bosque, an organization dedicated to the restoration and conservation of the Amazon region

Awake Travel | Co-founder

A traveler and entrepreneur, Laura is a co-founder of Awake Travel, a nature tourism agency focused on promoting change in rural communities and the conservation of ecosystems.