Nicolás Javier Fuenzalida Plaza

Nicolás Javier Fuenzalida Plaza is a seasoned entrepreneur and educator, currently serving as Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Poliglota since June 2013, where an innovative platform for language learning has been established. As an investor and shareholder in various startups, including Poliglota and SociaLab, Nicolás emphasizes strategic investment. Nicolás holds the position of CEO at Fundación Africa Dream, providing executive leadership across multiple functional areas since August 2010. In academia, Nicolás is a full professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at Universidad del Desarrollo, with previous experience at Universidad San Sebastian. Nicolás's educational background includes a degree in Philosophy from Universidad Alberto Hurtado, a master's in Organizational Psychology from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, and a course at Massachusetts Institute of Technology focused on Leadership and Innovation for Technology Professionals. Additionally, involvement in initiatives like Y Combinator solidifies Nicolás's commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation.