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What is SparkLab?

SparkLab is built by and for the curious.  It all started with Jerónimo and Pablo, two 16-year-old friends who believe that businesses and entrepreneurs are the creators of the future—opening real opportunities for society along the way.

SparkLab is a living lab full of ideas, stories, and lessons learned.  It’s a space where young people like you come together to explore, question, create, and grow.
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting something of your own, turning your passion into a career, and changing the world while doing what you love—SparkLab is your space.

Pulse

Taking the pulse of business that matters.

Ideas

Big ideas in small sparks.

Voices

Real people. Real ventures. Real impact.

Adventures

Business becomes an adventure.

Novelties

SparkLab Superpowers:
Sparks we learn from real entrepreneurs

Skills to entrepreneur in your life.

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.

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

José Hernández
Astronaut

Shows us that discipline and persistence can take you all the way to space

Juan Daniel Oviedo
Data expert

Explains how entrepreneurship doesn’t just spark ideas – it drives the economy

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