Entrepreneur Encounter 2025: A Resounding Success at the Finale
Organized and moderated by the renowned philanthropreneur Elena Dolinski, this encounter was designed as a space for connection and growth for innovative projects that promote a transformative vision of entrepreneurship. Over 100 initiatives from various parts of the world applied, submitting their pitches in Spanish or English, hoping to reach the finale.
A total of twenty finalists were selected to present their ideas to an expert jury at the Startup OLÉ Miami 2025 event, held within the framework of eMerge Americas, the most influential technology and innovation fair in the United States. The day began with a welcome speech and an introduction to the spirit of Entrepreneur Encounter: democratizing access to opportunities for entrepreneurs who build with purpose. The finalists' presentations, broadcast in a hybrid format (in-person and virtual), stood out for their clarity, passion, and vision of impact.
Each pitch was evaluated by a jury that considered criteria such as business viability, financial sustainability, leadership, innovation, alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and commitment to a triple-impact economy.
Winners of Entrepreneur Encounter 2025
The three winning entrepreneurs were:
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Ana Lozano Portillo – NIDUS LAB: A training and incubation platform for female entrepreneurs in Latin America.
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Catalina Santana Castellanos – 101 IDEAS: An educational innovation proposal that combines technology, creativity, and critical thinking.
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Alex Siles Loaiza – Snap Compliance: A technological solution that facilitates regulatory compliance management for companies in Latin America.
Special Mentions:
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Jesmig Hernández – Fusión Peligrosa: For its disruptive approach and transformative cultural proposal.
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Elvira Muliterno – Yo me libero: Chosen by the finalists' vote. Yo me libero: more than a book, it's a female empowerment experience.
An Event with Institutional and Community Support
The final was made possible thanks to the support of organizations such as Founder Institute, BASE Capital, Escuela de Pitch, Manah Group, Franquíciate.com, and Latin Financial, who offered personalized mentoring, scholarships, and working capital access opportunities to the winners. Additionally, the finalists will be interviewed on the Global Connection 360 program, which will amplify their message to new audiences.
Emilio Corchado, founder of Startup OLÉ, also played a key role in the internationalization of the event and its consolidation within the global ecosystem.
“My commitment is to open paths for a new generation of philanthro-entrepreneurs: leaders who integrate purpose into the heart of their business models, who understand that entrepreneurship is also about growing the communities they touch with their work,” expressed Elena Dolinski during the event's closing.
An Open Call to Join
Entrepreneur Encounter 2025 marks the beginning of a global network of purpose-driven entrepreneurs. The call remains open for those who wish to be part of the movement as mentors, sponsors, strategic partners, or future finalists.
Learn more and register at:
www.escueladepitch.com/entrepreneur-encounter-2025
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