At SparkLab, we believe the best way to learn is by listening to those who’ve already dared to try. That’s why, in this section, you’ll meet entrepreneurs, leaders, creators, students, and dreamers who have opened up their stories to us—sharing their experiences, lessons, and unfiltered questions.
Each guest is a different kind of spark: real people who are transforming their surroundings through purpose, innovation, and action. Some are just starting out; others have been on this journey for years. But they all share one thing: the desire to build a better world through what they do.
Here, you’ll get to know those who’ve passed through SparkLab and inspired us with their generosity, authenticity, and vision.
Carlos Chacón
Director of the Institute for Science and Politics, Hernán Echavarría Olózaga
Business and economic freedom: Drivers of progress and well-being.
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 Award
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.
Arturo Calle
CEO of Arturo Calle
Success isn’t built quickly; it’s built well.
Mario Hernández
CEO of Mario Hernández
Everything is consistency and a lot of humility.
Nicolás Botero
President of Confecámaras
A company is a way to change society.
Ramiro Castiblanco
Mini Market Kashalanm
Entrepreneurship is giving the best of yourself to others.
Rigoberto Urán
Colombian cyclist and entrepreneur
Those who endure the climb enjoy the summit.
Regina Zurutuza
Partner of 500 Global
Entrepreneurship in Latin America requires ambition, flexibility, and resilience ot create solutions that empower customers and boldly break down barriers.
Raul and Thomas Bergen
European entrepreneurs
In times of Artificial Intelligence, adapting is not optional.
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.
Ana Fernanda Maiguashca
President Private Council for Competitiveness
The functioning of the economy and entrepreneurship does not depend solely on the government…it depends on everyone.
Jonathan Greechan
CEO and Co-founder of Founder Institute
Real change is not brought about by secure jobs, it is created by entrepreneurs: start and persevere until your vision transforms society.
Freddy Vega
Founder of Platzi
Learn every day, embrace technology and turn failures into learning experiences.
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.
Andrés Bilbao
Co-founder of Rappi
Teaches us to learn from failure, move fast, and scale fearlessly.
Luz Mary Guerrero
Founder of Servientrega
Proves you can start from scratch—and scale with purpose.
Gigliola Aycardi
Founder of Bodytech
Turns purpose into high-impact business.
Karen Carvajalino
Founder and CEO of BIZ NATION
Reminds us that age doesn’t matter -entrepreneurship starts when you believe in yourself.
Juan Daniel Oviedo
Data expert
Explains how entrepreneurship doesn’t just spark ideas -it drives the economy.
José Hernández
Astronaut
Shows us that discipline and persistence can take you all the way to space.