STARTUP BOOT CAMP LIMA, PERU

AUGUST 15 - 18, 2016

STARTUP BOOT CAMP LIMA, PERU AUGUST 15 - 18, 2016 GIST (Global Innovation through Science and Technology) empowers young innovators through networking, skills building, mentoring, and access to financing to develop startup solutions that address economic and development challenges. Since 2011, GIST has engaged with more than 2.8 million innovators and entrepreneurs worldwide, and mentored over 4,500 startups that have generated more than $110 million in revenue. GIST inspires, identifies, supports, and connects young innovators across the globe through:

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GIST Net helps the most connected generation in history advance their ventures by sharing and learning from peers and successful entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds and experiences. GIST Net supports science and technology entrepreneurs in emerging economies as they build innovative new businesses to tackle their community’s most pressing challenges.

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TechConnects are live interactive webcasts on entrepreneurship topics that enable young entrepreneurs worldwide to ask leading experts for advice.

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Startup Boot Camps support science and technology (S&T) startups through hands-on mentorship, training activities and information on funding, led by U.S. and local entrepreneurs and investors.

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The GIST Tech-I Competition is an annual competition for science and technology entrepreneurs from emerging economies worldwide. Aspiring innovators pitch their ideas and startups through videos voted on globally and reviewed by experts to determine the finalists who will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES). Finalists also receive 3 months of one-to-one mentoring, and Tech-I winners receive funding to advance their innovations.

Learn more at www.gistnetwork.org.

20 years of idea to impact

The Global Innovation through Science & Technology (GIST) initiative is led by the U.S. Department of State. This GIST Boot Camp is implemented by VentureWell in partnership with UTEC and UTEC Ventures.

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MEET OUR SPECIAL GUEST GIST STARTUP BOOT CAMP LIMA, PERU | AUGUST 15 - 18, 2016

Luis Torres Mariscal

Venture Partner, Altra Investments – Information Technology & Co-Founder & Chairman, Angel Ventures Perú After a successful, decade-long career with Microsoft, Luis partnered with Altra Investments to acquire Cosapi Data, the largest local Information Technology services provider in Peru, in 2013. In partnership with Angel Ventures Mexico, Luis founded Angel Ventures Peru to invest in high-potential entrepreneurs. Since 2014, Angel Ventures Peru has evaluated over 500 investment opportunities and invested over $1.5 million in seven startups such as Vrtify, BlazingDB and E-nteractiva. As CEO of Microsoft Peru, Luis transformed the operation from a sales branch into a standalone subsidiary and led the company to its next stage of market success and impact. Previous roles at Microsoft included Business & Marketing Officer in Microsoft Latin America, Director of Sales and Group Product Manager in Microsoft United States and Group Product Manager in the Server & Tools Division worldwide. Prior to his work at Microsoft, Luis founded LC&F Systems Development and co-founded the Software Group of BCTS, an IT consulting firm based in Lima. Luis serves as Vice-President of the Board of Directors of Peru 2021, a non-profit organization aimed at promoting sustainable development. Luis also serves on the Advisory Committee of government-sponsored Startup Peru and Universidad de Lima’s Systems Engineering program. As First Vice-President of the Board of Directors of IPAE, Luis founded IPAE’s Innovation Center and was President of CADE Ejecutivos 2012. Luis was First Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce and served on the Board of Trustees of Freedom from Hunger and on the Board of Students of Harvard University’s David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies. Luis holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and BSc. in Systems Engineering from Universidad de Lima, and is the youngest person ever to receive a Doctorate Honoris Causa from the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos.

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MEET THE GIST TEAM GIST STARTUP BOOT CAMP LIMA, PERU | AUGUST 15 - 18, 2016

Jonathan Margolis Jonathan Margolis, a career member of the Senior Executive Service, serves as Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Space, and Health in the Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. In this position, he is responsible for policies and programs in the areas of International Science & Technology Cooperation, Space, & Advanced Technologies, and International Health and Biodefense. From 2007-2011, Mr. Margolis served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Global Communications in the Bureau of International Information Programs. Mr. Margolis oversaw the Bureau’s Internet, video, and print products, including social media. His team’s programs reached and engaged hundreds of millions of people both directly and through decentralized operations on 250+ sites in virtually every country in the world. Mr. Margolis has a Ph.D. from Harvard University in psychology, focusing on negotiation and conflict resolution. He holds a master’s degree from the Fletcher School of International Law and Diplomacy, and his undergraduate degree is in fine arts from Harvard College. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at American University, and the Foreign Service Institute, where he has conducted courses on environmental policy, negotiations, and international organizations.

Haley Smith In her current position with the Global Innovation through Science and Technology initiative (GIST), Haley works with the State Department’s implementing partners to host a series of technology Boot Camps for science and technology entrepreneurs in emerging economies. Haley came to the State Department after three years living in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where she worked on USAID’s Political Party Strengthening Program for Democracy International. In this role, Haley developed a training program for grassroots political youth leaders, and a multiparty program to address the issues of political violence and dialogue in the country. Prior to DI, Haley spent two years in the Obama Administration working for former Secretary Steven Chu at the Department of Energy as his Director of Scheduling. In addition, she also has spent several years on both sides of Capitol Hill and on campaigns. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Carolina.

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Agostinho Almeida Agostinho Almeida holds a degree in Biology, a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and an International MBA. He has over a decade of experience in executing and managing R&D at Portuguese and Colombian research institutes, with a strong focus on Life Sciences. Since 2011, he has been working with Colombian companies from different sectors, supporting them in innovation management, business development and strategy. He served as the director of tech transfer for a local triple helix institution, leading university-industry-government relations and the development of a regional tech transfer model for Antioquia, Colombia. In addition, he co-founded several tech-based Portuguese companies operating within a variety of sectors. Currently, he is an investment manager at Promotora, a Colombian venture capital fund manager, and an associate professor at the University of Eafit.

Pedro Lopez Sela Pedro Lopez Sela has more than 20 years of international experience in founding, incubating and investing in startups. His background also includes instructing and consulting for entrepreneurs, startups, SME’s, global corporations, international organizations, think tanks, NGO’s and government institutions at all levels. His expertise crosses many disciplines such as innovation, creativity, management, strategic planning, marketing, damage control, investor relations and research and intelligence. He has a particular interest in business design and development, product and service deployment, code marketing, customer experience, merchandising and sense marketing. Pedro is the co-founder and managing partner of Blanc Partners, SYZYGY, el Geek Power and Fomento Geek.

Heath Naquin Heath leads the Strategic Development staff and oversees the identification and development of new opportunities and initiatives to drive VentureWell’s strategic growth. Prior to joining VentureWell, Heath spent nearly 20 years working in the global startup, innovation and entrepreneurship field. Most recently, he was Executive Director for the Southwest I-Corps Node at the University of Texas at Austin. Heath holds a BBA from St. Edwards University, an MS in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas at Austin as well as a PMP designation.

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Dorn Carranza Dorn leads the piloting and operationalizing of new offerings and the development of tools and resources to enable successful integration into the VentureWell program portfolio. Dorn has over 10 years of experience that spans program management with a focus on commercialization, product innovation, seed-funding and entrepreneurship in the life sciences, healthcare, chemical/energy, higher education and for/non-profit sectors. His educational background includes a BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, a PhD in Chemistry, and an Executive MBA with focus on Strategy & Leadership.

Mandy Sutton Mandy organizes and implements GIST (Global Innovation through Science and Technology) Startup Boot Camps for young innovators around the world, while also overseeing GIST’s online presence at GIST Network. She bring to this role nearly a decade of higher education student services experience, having worked in the fields of study abroad and international entrepreneurship at UCLA and University of Texas-Austin. Mandy holds a BA in English from UCLA and an MS in Information Studies from University of Texas-Austin.

Cara Barnes Cara works with the Global Program to support innovators developing healthcare technology for emerging markets. Combining education and experience in chemistry and public health, she helps innovators overcome the challenges of developing and implementing technology solutions in complex global health systems. Prior to joining VentureWell, Cara was a scientist at Diagnostics For All, where she developed point-of-care medical diagnostics for low-resource settings and led field trials in rural Zambia. Cara has an MS in chemistry from the University of Utah and an MPH from Johns Hopkins University.

Allison Bleyler Allison Bleyler oversees the marketing and communications activity at VentureWell. She is leading the strategy to build VentureWell brand recognition and to promote and support VentureWell programs. Prior to VentureWell, she worked in marketing at a variety of corporations, including Yankee Candle and SC Johnson, where she developed a track record of employing user-centric approaches to uncover strategic insights and leading teams to drive business growth through innovation. Allison holds a BA from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Cornell University.

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Michael Sjostedt Michael manages content marketing efforts for VentureWell’s partner websites. He crafts engaging web and social media content to showcase an organization’s programs and resources that support entrepreneurial ventures. During Michael’s 20 years of publishing and marketing experience, he cultivated and managed the online presence for many organizations and personalities including bestselling author Daniel Goleman. Michael holds a BA in Communications from Central Connecticut State University and a Certificate in Technical Writing/Web Content from California State University of Sacramento.

Melanie Cornejo Melanie Cornejo holds a bachelor degree in biological science and neurosciences from MIT, and a PHD in Immunology from Harvard University. Currently, she is the provost at Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC). Melanie used to work as the director of Bioengineering at UTEC where she started the department, designing the curricula and leading the faculty hiring process .Before working at UTEC she was a business consultant associate at Apoyo Consultoría where she was in charge of directing and developing projects regarding the analysis of competitive dynamics and strategic planning.

Gonzalo Villaran Gonzalo Villaran has been one of the main promoters of the innovation based entrepreneurship in Perú. Starting in 2008, he began doing so through Instituto Invertir, leading a nation-wide business plan competition. In 2010, Gonzalo founded and led Peru’s first angel investment network: Perú Capital Networks. Gonzalo went on to open Wayra Perú, Telefonica’s startup accelerator as the Program Manager. In 2014, he founded UTEC Ventures, the startup accelerator of Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología. He has successfully led UTEC Ventures, allowing it to quickly gain recognition as one of the leading accelerator programs in Latin America. UV is the second accelerator in the region selected to form part of the prestigious Global Accelerator Network (GAN) and the portfolio companies have raised more than $2MM in funding. Gonzalo holds a master’s degree in Economics from the University of San Francisco and graduated from Singularity University, a 10 week program sponsored by Google and NASA.

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MEET THE ENTREPRENEURS GIST STARTUP BOOT CAMP LIMA, PERU | AUGUST 15 - 18, 2016

CORE

Kevin Teófilo Ayala Flores [email protected] Noe Alberto Joel Hoyos Vega [email protected]

The principle function of CORE is to replace the current model of communication for bus conductors and commuters and to develop a more feasible, dependable and secure method of traveling. The application monitors the conductors’ route(s) and transmits precise arrival, departure, delay and climate notifications by using geographic data.

VISTE UN POQUITO DEL MUNDO

Lucienne Zenteno [email protected]

This platform creates a social brand that sells clothing and accessories with a special fabric developed by small communities or associations that support social causes in Peru or the world.

Fiorella Arenas [email protected]

SIDRA CALANGO Sidra Calango makes cider with peruvian apples. It will open a new market and offer a natural product with no preservatives. Christian Corzo [email protected] Ana Maria Vasquez [email protected]

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CONTACTO FINANCIERO

Susan Sarath Rios Mendoza [email protected] Luis Miguel Jesús Matienzo Longovardi [email protected]

Our platform connects people who want money and people who can lend money. The platform Contacto Financiero is a market of direct loans between borrowers and lenders who become potential investors. The main benefit of the platform is the low interest rate for borrowers and the high interest rate for lenders when compared to bank fees.

SINBA

Andrea Rivera [email protected] Philip Reiser [email protected]

Sinba is a social enterprise that seeks to create value out of organic waste from food businesses by converting it into high quality animal feed. The technology involves a mix of raw materials and a production process which involves a thermal phase and an anaerobic fermentation.

ZONNGO Zonngo is a price calculator that uses real time data. It lets users compare prices found online and is able to provide a benchmark product price. Arnold Kevin Melgarejo Solis [email protected] Luis Andre Saldaña Tello [email protected]

MOVIVAN

Jessica Quiroz Alvarez [email protected]

Movivan connects passengers with van drivers through a digital platform. Using Movivan is much cheaper than taxis, it´s safer and more comfortable than public transportation, and it causes less stress than driving to work.

Alexander Pizarro [email protected]

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CITIYZEN

Andrés Postigo [email protected] Sebastian Bustamante [email protected]

Citiyzen is a mobile app that allows a city to interact with its citizens and inform them about services, events and discounts. The entity gives the user the opportunity to earn special discounts and advertise them to other citizens simultaneously, creating a daily changing market and providing businesses with targeted advertising at low cost.

PLAY GREEN: JUEGA Y APRENDE Play Green is an educational platform that allows school-aged children to learn in a playful way about the environmental challenges Perú is currently facing. Tatiana García Cam [email protected] Victoria Larco Aguilar [email protected]

RUBY PARKING Ruby is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book parking spots around the city. Diego Narvaez [email protected] Sebastian Narvaez [email protected]

PARALLEL PROCESSING MOTION ESTIMATION OF DIGITAL VIDEOS

Victor Murray [email protected] Oscar Ramos [email protected]

This project relates to motion estimation of digital videos based on the estimation of amplitude-modulated frequency-modulated (AM-FM) components of each frame. The estimation can also be multiscale to look for specific information in the videos. -9-

EVE, EL MUNDO EN TUS MANOS The technology is an ultrasound with three-dimensional motion sensors that can control and interact with remotely connected electronic devices. Luis Rai Rivera Meza [email protected] Samuel Enrique Muñoz Cucho [email protected]

MAMAS DEL RÍO

Magaly Blas [email protected] Isaac Alva [email protected]

Mamas del Rio is a mobile application that sends the health information of pregnant women from rural communities in the Amazon to doctors who then schedule prenatal health-care visits. The package also includes an instruction manual, the Mama River kit that contains tools for a safe delivery, and a solar panel to charge the smartphone.

ESMIDOCTOR

Nancy Vega [email protected] Jenny Garay [email protected]

The platform is a search engine and reputation algorithm which helps people to quickly find the best doctors for their particular needs. It is also a service for physicians, meticulously designed to show the information people value the most as well as their best qualifications and services.

PATS (PULSATILE AUDIBLE TACTILE STIMULATION)

Monica Pajuelo Travezaño [email protected] Elizabeth Peñaloza [email protected]

PATS is a low-cost device that provides pulsatile tactile stimulation. The stimulus has the rhythm of a heart beat, causing calmness and relaxation. PATS technology can be adapted in toys and pillows for preterm babies, children with autism or other conditions. - 10 -

YUPIBOTS YUPIBOTS is a new start-up that will offer a mobile robot to automate the agricultural processes in a responsible, inclusive, efficient and affordable way. Walter Orson Lazo Pazce [email protected] Pamela Jessennia Muñoz Cabrera [email protected]

µGRID PERÚ

Ricardo Escudero [email protected]

µgrid Perú will assure energy sufficiency to its users. Its algorithm can detect energy surges/faults up to a distance of 50km. It monitors the quality of the signal so that rerouting energy and maintenance can be done efficiently.

Julien Noel [email protected]

INKABIOLAB

Aling Herzen Figueroa Rodríguez [email protected] Yerisf Carla Torres Ascurra [email protected]

Inkabiolab specializes in micropropagation of blueberry plants and their in vitro inoculation with beneficial microorganisms (mycorrhizal fungi). Micropropagation is a plant tissue culture method used to produce scale pathogen-free plants.

COMBULOGIC

Roberto Adolfo Ubidia Incio [email protected] Jeel Junior Moya Salazar [email protected]

Combulogic modifies the composition of kombucha cultures by adding photosynthetic microorganisms that are dry tolerant. Doing this creates a bacterial cellulose that can be used as a biomaterial for summer clothing/ protection and/or other eco-friendly applications.

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MIMAKI

Luis Ruiz Cueva [email protected]

Mimaki is an organization that helps people with a disability in the upper extremities. The first product can replace an expensive myoelectric prosthesis for a more accessible one, with the aim of reintegrating the users to society.

Juan Alarcón Ramirez [email protected]

ADES ADES works with magnetite nanoparticles to solve commercial, industrial, and medical problems. Wiliam Trujillo Herrera [email protected] Ronal Sotomayor Torres [email protected]

ANALIZER Analizer detects and analyzes the heavy metals present in water. It then determines the exact concentration of the metals, and then sends this information to users. Alexandra Prado Mantilla [email protected] Miguel Humberto Quispe [email protected]

AZULINE

Raymond Alexander Palacios Alva [email protected]

Azuline is an intelligent and compatible device that is activated only after contacting an electrical element. The device protects people by helping them to avoid electrocution hazards.

Katherine Jhoccy Sánchez Huamán [email protected]

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BIOSEGURIDAD DE CULTIVOS S.A.C. Bioseguridad de Cultivos S.A.C. is a system that monitors and evaluates pests in crop fields. Erwing Reyes Arrunategui [email protected] Christian Michael Arrunategui Pinedo [email protected]

DROP

Tony Cueva [email protected]

Drop is a portable device that reduces excessive sweating by applying electrical stimulation. This intensity of current slows down the overreaction of the sweat glands and makes them release less sweat by 80%.

Marco Garcia [email protected]

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STARTUP BOOT CAMP LIMA, PERU

AUGUST 15 - 18, 2016

20 years of idea to impact

The Global Innovation through Science & Technology (GIST) initiative is led by the U.S. Department of State. This GIST Boot Camp is implemented by VentureWell in partnership with UTEC and UTEC Ventures.