Jose Betancur

Jose Betancur is a C Level executive with over 20 years of experience in Strategy, Innovation, New Business Development, software engineering, and Entrepreneurship. He is revolutionizing the approach to innovation through design thinking, effectively addressing complex concepts, needs, and solutions across various organizational levels. Apart from his professional endeavors, Jose is a passionate Digital Artist and a proficient speaker and teacher in Leadership, Digital Transformation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship. In 2017, he authored his first book, 'The Art of Design Thinking.' Jose holds a Master's in MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from Universidad EAFIT, along with additional studies at UNESAM. His rich organizational history includes key roles such as CEO, Executive Board Member, Director, Chief Design Officer, Mentor, Managing Director, and various other significant positions at esteemed institutions and initiatives like Carla Cristina Foundation, Startup Grind, KZ Labs, Intergrupo, Rockstart, Medellín Smart Services, Startups Academy, The Founder Institute, Choucair Testing, Aleriant Inc, and ColombiaMug.