Chile Conecta: LATAM Tech Networking in San Francisco

As part of SF Tech Week, the LATAM Tech Networking event brought together over 150 entrepreneurs, founders, technology leaders, and professionals from the Latin American community based in the Bay Area.

An unprecedented regional alliance

The event was organized by:

Chile Conecta (Chile California Council)
Chile’s Industry and Technology Office in San Francisco (AIyT), led by Bernardita Muñoz
Consulate General of Chile in San Francisco
Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Consulates of Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay
Reciprocal Venture Studios

Special guests included:

Juan Gabriel Valdés — Chilean Ambassador to the United States
Patricio Cabezas — Consul General of Chile in San Francisco
CCC Directors: Eduardo Bendek, Tu Jarvis, Ignacio Fernández

Strengthening community and Chilean talent

Event objectives:

Activate the Chilean innovation and entrepreneurship network
Connect startups with VCs and accelerators
Boost Chile’s presence in Silicon Valley
Strengthen the LATAM block as a relevant actor in global innovation

Chile Conecta will continue building bridges between Chilean talent and opportunities in California.

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