The Chile California Council (CCC) will participate in one of Latin America’s most important innovation and entrepreneurship gatherings: Emprende tu Mente 2025, held at Parque Bicentenario. The activity strengthens the Council’s mission to deepen the Chile–California bridge through technology, innovation, talent, and binational collaboration.

A must-see panel featuring Chilean leaders from Silicon Valley

On Saturday at 6:15 PM, the CCC will host the session:

“The Chile–California Bridge: Chilean Perspectives from Silicon Valley”

A space designed to provide attendees with updated insights into the world’s most influential tech ecosystem—and how Chile can seize these opportunities.

The panel features three prominent Chilean leaders based in California, all members of the CCC:

  • Evan Epstein — Co-President, Chile California Council
    Professor and Executive Director of the UC Center for Business Law in San Francisco, with 18+ years advising founders, investors, and boards in Silicon Valley.
  • Eduardo Bendek — CCC Director
    NASA scientist working on projects that integrate science, advanced data, and space technology—highlighting California’s role as a launchpad for global tech ventures.
  • Komal Dadlani — CCC Director
    CEO and Co-founder of Lab4U, STEM entrepreneur with experience in international scaling and science education innovation.

The conversation will be moderated by:

  • Victoria Hurtado — CCC Board Member
    Lawyer specialized in technology and AI, ensuring the session delivers practical insights and a clear understanding of the California tech landscape.

An active bridge between two innovation hubs

The panel highlights how the Chile–California connection is generating opportunities for entrepreneurs, talent, and companies through CCC’s focus areas:

  • Innovation and Artificial Intelligence
  • Entrepreneurship and Chilean talent in California (Chile Conecta)
  • Global strategies for expansion and internationalization

This session will offer a direct, insider view of the tech ecosystem. CCC’s participation in EtMday reflects its commitment to bringing Silicon Valley knowledge to Chile, showcasing Chilean talent making an impact in global innovation hubs, and strengthening binational networks across the entrepreneurial, academic, private, and public sectors.