Meet the Team
General Manager & Public Engagement
FELIPE GÁRATE
LISBON & SANTIAGO
Around 10 years of experience in the intersection of innovation, education and entrepreneurship.
He is an international speaker and facilitator and has extrended his work accross Americas, Asia, Europe and Africa.
Felipe is a University Innovation Fellow from Stanford University.
Co-Leader and Experience Manager
NICOLÁS OSBÉN
SANTIAGO
Industrial Engineer with more than 4 years specializing in innovation, experience in project management, organizational culture, and a focus on effective results. Nicolás is a University Innovation Fellow from Stanford University.
Service Designer and Academic Advisor
SARA FIGUEIREDO
LISBON
PhD candidate at Aalto University. Currently CS Consultant, and practitioner with over 10 years of experience at the intersection of design, education, and innovation.
Background in service design, industrial design, and UX, working across disciplines to address complex challenges.
Community Engagement & Social Media
MATÍAS SOTOMAYOR
DUBAI
Around 6+ years of experience in B2B sales, brand experience, and digital marketing across Food & Beverage, hospitality, wellness, retail, and service-based industries.
Combines commercial sales, operations leadership, and digital growth strategies to connect customer experience with revenue-driven outcomes.
Playing Advisor and Fun Manager
GINJA - THE AUSSIE
Ginja is an Australian Shepherd puppy who loves to play fetch and go to the beach. She is currently 11 months old but that does not stop her in knowing what she wants: for you to throw the ball and give her treats! She is very experienced in making you take pauses for playing with her.
