Carolina Bar

Carolina Botto Bar is a successful entrepreneur and architect who currently serves as the CEO of Joinnus.com, a startup that connects people for offline group activities.1 Here's a comprehensive overview of her background and achievements:

Education and Early Career

Carolina graduated from Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) with a degree in Architecture, ranking second in her class. She later pursued a Master's in Strategic Design at the Instituto Europeo de Diseño (IED) in Madrid, Spain, specializing in business strategy, management, innovation, and creativity.

Professional Experience

Architectural Career:: Carolina began her career at Estudio de Arquitectura Jordi Puig in Lima, Peru, where she worked as an architect for nearly three years. She was responsible for designing various projects, including houses, office buildings, restaurants, and interior designs.

Creative Ventures:: For almost five years, Carolina served as the Creative Director at Dai - Design, a company specializing in manufacturing high-quality, handmade carpets blending art and graphic design.

Current Role

As the CEO of Joinnus.com since 2013, Carolina leads a startup that facilitates offline group activities.2 The company is being accelerated by Wayra-Peru, a startup accelerator owned by Telefónica, operating in 12 countries across Europe and Latin America.

Skills and Expertise

Carolina's diverse skill set includes:

• Architecture and Interior Design
• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Creative Management
• Service Design
• Innovation
• User Experience
• Business Model Development

Her unique combination of architectural background and business innovation expertise has positioned her as a leader in the tech startup ecosystem.