Big ideas
in small sparks
SparkLab Ideas is like a match—small, but powerful enough to spark something huge. Here, we share inspiring quotes, key concepts, quick tips, and bite-sized lessons that fuel entrepreneurial thinking in the middle of a busy day.
We believe a great idea can be born from a single well-placed word, a timely question, or an unexpected insight. That’s why this space is sharp, fast, and meaningful. Because one spark is all it takes to ignite big change.
Novelties
Roxana Morduchowicz
UNESCO researcher and expert on youth and technology
Using technology isn’t enough. Learn to think it through.
Óscar Martínez
Salvadoran journalist, winner of the María Moors Cabot Award
The path is discovered by walking. Dare to start.
Mary Grueso Romero
Poet and the first Afro-Colombian woman in the Colombian Academy of Language
Find your voice. Make your story heard.
Martin Baron
Journalist, former editor of The Washington Post and The Boston Globe, and leader of newsrooms that won 18 Pulitzer Prizes
Seeing the problem isn’t enough. Decide to act.
Kiran Desai
Indian writer, Booker Prize winner
Not finding your place can be the start of a great adventure.
John Sellars
British philosopher, founder of the Center for the Study of Stoicism
Face uncertainty. Keep your eyes on your goal.
Javier Moro
Spanish writer, winner of the Planeta Prize
Fall in love with your idea. Believe you can make it happen.
Cris Blanco
Creator of one of the 50 best podcasts in Spain, according to Forbes
Be authentic. Attract the right people.
Claudia Piñeiro
Argentine writer who questions norms, power, and society
Question what’s “normal”. Be free to be who you are.
Carlos Granés
Essayist and winner of the Isabel Polanco International Essay Prize
Build your judgment. Reading is your best shield.
Rigoberto Urán
Colombian cyclist and entrepreneur
Those who endure the climb enjoy the summit.
El Borrego
Influencer of rural Colombia
Entrepreneurship builds a country, generates opportunities and brings happiness.
JH de la Cruz
Entrepreneur and digital creator
Turn your talent into a business, stay consistent, and you’ll live from what you love while creating impact.
Pelicanger
Entrepreneur and digital creator
Entrepreneurship takes confidence and authenticity—your essence is what makes your brand truly unique.
Lulu99
Gen Z creator and entrepreneur
It’s never too late to start—through consistency and self-belief, you can live from your passion.
Santiago Cruz
Singer and artist with social impact
Following your passion brings joy and fulfillment, but the real goal is leaving a positive mark on your community—and on humanity.
Marc Randolph
Co-founder of Netflix
The secret to entrepreneurship: take the leap now.
Steve Chen
Co-founder of YouTube
Your idea matters, don’t hide it – make it.
Daymond Jhon
President of The Shark Group
Start small, conquer the world.
Borja Castelar
Former Head of LinkedIn LATAM
Speaks on how the future of work is all about entrepreneurship
José Hernández
Astronaut
Shows us that discipline and persistence can take you all the way to space
Bogotá breaks it down
Bogota is the third largest startup ecosystem in Latin America after Sao Paulo and Mexico City, surpassing Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile.
1 out of 2 Colombians are interested in creating their own company
Colombia is the second country in Latin America with the highest entrepreneurial intentions, with 55% of adults interested in starting a business.
Inspiration
Warren Buffet eng
Mark Zuckerberg eng
Steven Spielberg eng
Jeff Bezos eng
