I’ve been working in impact-driven innovation management for 13 years. Four years ago, I followed the advice of mentors who told me I’d go further by creating my own path. They were right, and I’ve come building projects from a quiet corner in the forests of southern Chile.Now, based in London and refining my skills at the Department of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), I’ve traded that serenity for the pulse of a city that never sleeps. Still, my mission remains: connecting local innovation with global impact.I'm not seeking employment, but I’m eager to engage in mind-blowing challenges. I create my own projects and offer my services to teams who share my passion for radical collaboration between governments, businesses, academia, and communities. I’m a workaholic, highly passionate, and always turn the projects I engage in into limitless opportunities.Professionally, I’m valued for my understanding of the Chilean innovation ecosystem, with hands-on experience alongside its key players. I learned not just from books, but by doing and adapting practices to our local context. I strive to stay agile, blending methodology, business acumen, and creativity. My motto? Serious doesn’t have to mean dull—projects should inspire, motivate, and uplift.Someone once said I might be the woman who has led the most innovation processes in Chile. I can’t verify that, but if even a part of it’s true, it’s worth mentioning.We're just a message away, in case you'd like to connect.
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FounderGlocal Chile Mar 2022 - PresentHybrid (Pucón & Online)Our fund provides financing and offers an international tour to projects that think globally while innovating locally. In partnership with Banco de Chile, ISA Intervial, CORFO, the Regional Government of La Araucanía, Sustenta Pucón, and Andacor, our fund has financed six science-based innovation solutions. In its second edition, we introduced the Glocal Tour, with Germany as the Host Country.I established a network of 17 partner organisations to create a decentralised innovation fund in the regions of La Araucanía, Los Ríos, and Los Lagos, aimed at financing globally-minded solutions that innovate locally. Key partners include the Representation of the State of Bavaria in South America, Universidad de la Frontera, Desafío Levantemos Chile, Climatech Chile, among others.I successfully validated the Glocal model in two editions of Glocal, exceeding the target by 207%, which enabled us to expand to three regions (2023–2024) and explore opportunities in other cities in Latin America.I led a collaboration network of over 70 specialists from across Chile who provided guidance to 30 projects.We received a total of 734 project submissions, demonstrating the initiative’s relevance and reach (29% with prototypes / 39% early-stage customers / 13% with a large customer base).Our communications efforts reached more than 4,500,000 people throughout Chile. -
Innovation ConsultantMelissa Jeldes -Innovation Management Jul 2020 - PresentRemote Work For Chile And Other Countries Around The WorldAdvisory services focused on innovation management, impact investment strategies, open innovation, strategic communications, and project acceleration. Organizations and initiatives that have sought my services as an independent professional include HubTec, Hola América (2811, Ashoka, BID Lab), Southbridge Insurance, Red Bull, GovLab Chile, Socialab, Santo Tomás University, SurSur Innova (Innova UTEM), Capital Circular, Fundación Mapocho, UN Woman. -
Permanent Panelist - VisionariozRadiozeta Jan 2022 - Mar 2024Santiago Metropolitan Region, ChileIn one hour of conversation, we connect and interview the most prominent project creators linked to entrepreneurship and innovation in Chile, thanks to the sponsorship of Salcobrand (Chilean pharmacy chain). +33,872 monthly listeners. 418 interviewees during the period 2022 - 2023. -
Commercial And Alliances ManagerSocialab - Www.Socialab.Com Jul 2012 - Jun 2020Santiago, Chile+80 impact investment processes designed and management of 9,000 triple impact ventures in 21 different areas, originating from 96 countries on socialab.com; a platform that has consolidated with +1MM users as the world's largest open innovation platform.19 private companies / 7 government and municipal organizations / 12 higher education institutions in my portfolio of direct commercial and technical counterparts.2 corporate venture capital packages delivered directly.15 accelerated processes packaged directly.2 intra-entrepreneurship bootcamps in large companies packaged directly.18 innovation bootcamps packaged directly.+300 startups directly supported.+1,000 hours of coaching for entrepreneurs.+130 delivered speeches.+350 executed workshops.11,000 young people and 300 academics trained throughout Chile.Partnerships include: Caja Los Andes / Laboratorio de Gobierno / INJUV / Fundación para la Innovación Agrícola (FIA) / Corfo / SENCE / Ministerio de Economía / Melón / Red Bull / CAP / SCJohnson / Coopeuch / Samsung / CGE / Municipalidad de Las Condes / París / Walmart / Caja Los Héroes / Banco Estado / BCI / VTR / Engie / Creo Antofagasta / Festival Internacional de Innovación Social (fiiS) / Universidad de Chile / UC / UDD / UAI / U Finis Terrae / UDEC / INACAP / Santo Tomás / Duoc. -
Projects And Operations AreaInternational Organization For Migration Mar 2011 - Dec 2011Santiago Metropolitan Region, ChileTechnical support in research, writing, and editing of reports in the field of projects and mobility for the Chile Mission.
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