Jose Deustua

Jose Deustua is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in innovation and venture management, currently serving as Managing Director at UTEC Ventures since September 2017, where notable achievements include leading the best and internationally recognized Peruvian acceleration program for startups. Previously, as a Founding Partner at XR Ventures, Deustua focused on new technologies in extended reality. Other roles include Director of Ventures & Innovation at Universidad de Ingeniería & Tecnología, driving impactful student experience and data strategy initiatives, and Project Manager at APOYO Consultoría, providing strategic consultancy to top firms. Deustua's earlier positions include teaching economics at Universidad de Piura and research analysis at the International Food Policy Research Institute. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree from the University of Oxford and executive education from prestigious institutions such as MIT and the University of Chicago.