Francisca Barros Ariztia

Francisca Barros Ariztia is a seasoned design and business professional, currently serving as Partner & Chief Partner Officer at Engine Ventures since July 2023 and Chief Design Officer at The Engine since June 2017. Other roles include Partner & Chief Design Officer at The Engine, and involvement in ICARE Chile as a member of the Círculo de Innovación since March 2020. Francisca mentors at Endeavor Chile and is a member of the Mixing Board community. Previous experience includes significant positions at IDEO, Draft Diseño, and Andes by Hand, the latter as a co-founder. Academic qualifications include a Graduate Program in Entrepreneurship from Boston University and a Mini MBA for Artists from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.