Saúl Paniagua-Lapenta

Saúl Paniagua-Lapenta has a diverse work experience, spanning various industries and roles. Saúl is currently the Co-founder and Commercial Director at vaka since May 2023. Prior to that, from January 2019 to July 2023, they served as the Co-founder and Commercial Director at Yummy. From November 2020 to May 2023, they were the Co-founder and Board Member at MEDICINETS. Before that, they worked as the Director at Juventud Empresa from April 2017 to January 2023. Saúl also held the position of Director at Clubes de Ciencia Bolivia from January 2017 to January 2021, where they worked to promote science and education among the Bolivian youth. Additionally, they worked as an External Advisor at CAINCO from January 2017 to October 2018. Saúl has also been involved with TED Conferences, where they served as a TEDx Speaker in November 2020 and as an Event Organizer for TEDxSantaCruzInnova in February 2018. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Corporative Manager at Lexus from January 2015 to January 2017. Prior to that, from 2008 to 2014, they held various roles at Millicom (Tigo), including Tigo Star Sales Manager and Category Manager.

Saúl Paniagua-Lapenta has a diverse educational background spanning several years. In 2006, they began their studies at the Universidad Tecnológica Privada De Santa Cruz, where they pursued a degree in Ingenieria Financiera with a focus on Finanzas, general. Saúl completed this program in 2011.

Saúl then moved on to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Universidad Privada Boliviana from 2012 to 2013. During this time, they specialized in Administración y gestión de empresas, general.

In 2012, Saúl also participated in the Programa Internacional JAP at the Universidad Austral, Buenos Aires, further expanding their knowledge in the field of Administración y gestión de empresas.

In 2014, Saúl attended the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business for a short period to complete the International Leadership Training Program, emphasizing Programa Ejecutivo.

In 2017, Saúl pursued a Certification in International "Coach Executive" from the International University of Leadership Group.

Most recently, in 2019, Saúl attended The Swedish Program at Stockholm School of Economics, where they completed the Swedish Institute Management Program with a focus on Liderazgo empresarial.

Overall, Saúl Paniagua-Lapenta has a strong educational background with a combination of degrees, certifications, and executive training programs in various areas of business and leadership.