International Business Fellows: Colombian Entrepreneurship Exchange Partners of the Americas and Fundación Bavaria of Colombia have joined forces to bring promising Colombian entrepreneurs to Washington, D.C. for a week-long exploration of small business development, investment, and expanding business networks. The entrepreneurs will receive individualized attention to help grow their companies and contribute to the sustainable economic development of Colombia. The two participating entrepreneurs were the finalists for Fundación Bavaria’s “Destapa Futuro” entrepreneurship competition which seeks and supports high-growth potential entrepreneurs, with an innovative competitive advantage, and sustainable, companies that can provide future employment and growth.
Fellow Profiles Rafael Franco - SIRIS Entrepreneur Experience:
CEO and Founder of SIRIS, risk evaluation software for insurance management. 16 years of software development experience, 12 years of experience in insurance sector, 12 years of experience in business development.
SIRIS Business Description: (www.siris.co)
Software for risk management created for companies to reduce insurance costs, 8 years in development and 3 years in use.
Jose Gilberto de Jesus – Nutraceuticos Biocal Entrepreneur Experience:
Trained zoologist with specialization in sustainable animal nutrition, research specialist.
Nutraceuticos Biocal (www.biocaltri.blogspot.com)
Natural food company for cattle dedicated to the production and marketing of dietary supplements which are chemical-free and all natural.
Contact: Lauren Boetsch lboetsch@partners.net (202) 637 – 6207