Rocio Fonseca

Focused on making businesses and ecosystems grow, accelerating corporate-startup matchmaking.

Rocio Fonseca is an expert in entrepreneurship & innovation, international networks, and startup-corporation matchmaking with a track record in both the public and private sectors.

Having a focus on technology, sustainability, and women-led companies, Rocio has been recognized as one of the leading women in Chile.

With over 8 years of experience, she managed USD$150 million in public funds, fostering the development of new technologies and supporting the growth of more than 3,500 companies.

She held prominent roles such as Former CEO of InnovaChile CORFO and Start-Up Chile, showcasing her leadership and strategic acumen.

Rocio's educational background includes a Master of Science in Management and a Sustainability Certificate from MIT Sloan School of Management, complemented by studies in Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Biotechnology.

Throughout her career, Rocio has been affiliated with various organizations, including serving as a Director, Professor, Founding Partner, Member of Innovation Committee, and Executive Director in prominent institutions like Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Fundación Chile, and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.