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Manuel RodríguezunlockedNicolas: together at Poliglota (2021–2023)
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About
Nicolas Fuenzalida is co-founder and chief creative officer of Poliglota. He holds a philosophy degree from Universidad Alberto Hurtado and a master's degree in organizational psychology from Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, both in Santiago, and has studied at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia and completed innovation training at MIT.
Founder at PoliglotaYC W21
Intro paths
YC
Nicolas went through Y Combinator (Winter 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Poliglota's investors · 11
Capria VenturesBengaluru · $300K – $1M checks · since 2021ChileGlobal VenturesSantiago · since 2021Fen VenturesSantiago · since 2021Harvard Management CompanyAllston · since 2021Investo CapitalAalborg · $30K – $3M checks · since 2021Invexor Venture PartnersSantiago · since 2021Liquid VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $5M checks · since 2021Peterson Venture PartnersSalt Lake City · $5M – $25M checks · since 2021Vast VenturesFt. Lauderdale · $100K – $1M checks · since 2021WayraMadrid · $54K – $5.4M checks · since 2021Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $150K checks · since 2021
Co-founders at Poliglota
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Carlos AravenaFounder
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Jose SanchezFounder
Experience
- Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología, Conocimiento e InnovaciónAdvisor to the Ministerial Cabinetcurrent2026 — presentChile
- PoliglotaChief Financial Officer2025 — 2026Santiago, Chile
- PoliglotaFundador2013 — 2026Santiago, Chile
- PoliglotaChief Commercial Officer (CCO)2018 — 2024Santiago, Chile
- PoliglotaCountry Manager2016 — 2018Lima, Peru
- Bancada por las StartupsLead Spokesperson, Education and Digitalization Roundtable2025 — 2026Valparaiso Region, Chile
- Draper Startup HouseBoard Member – Draper Startup House2025 — 2026Santiago, Chile
- Broota.comInvestment & Oversight Committees Member (Funds DS1 & DS3)2021 — 2026Santiago, Chile
- Broota.comAngel Investor | Board Member & Strategic Advisor2017 — 2025Santiago, Chile
- Universidad del DesarrolloFaculty Member & Entrepreneurship Committee Member2017 — 2026Santiago, Chile
- Universidad del DesarrolloLecturer – dLab Program2022 — 2024
- Universidad del DesarrolloLecturer – Social Innovation | Innovation & Creativity2017Santiago, Chile
- Africa DreamChairman of the Board2019 — 2022Santiago, Chile
- Africa DreamBoard Member2012 — 2019Santiago, Chile
- Africa DreamChief Executive Officer (CEO)2010 — 2012Santiago, Chile
- Universidad San SebastianProfesor Titular de Emprendimiento e Innovacion2016 — 2017Santiago
- Pub Restaurant LA PROASocio dueño2007 — 2010Laguna de Aculeo, Santiago, Chile
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de ChileCoordinador General de Arte y Cultura DGP2009 — 2010
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de ChileAyudante Titular Ética - Facultad de Ciencias Sociales2010
- Restaurant ROMEOAdministrador2008
Skills & more
Inglés45English8Business ExpansionHigher EducationCurriculum DevelopmentUniversity LecturingEntrepreneurship EducationBusiness SchoolsBoard AdministrationBoard GovernanceAcceleratorEntrepreneurship Development
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Venture CapitalEarly Stage Investmentearly-stage fundingInvestment ManagementStakeholder EngagementGovernment RelationsInnovation DevelopmentPolicy AnalysisStakeholder ManagementCorporate FinanceCountry ManagementSub-Saharan AfricaLanguages Alemán · Español · Francés · Griego antiguo (hasta 1453) · Inglés
- Emprendedor Endeavor ScaleUp Program — Endeavor
- #SoyETM — Emprende Tu Mente
- Francés
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Nicolas Fuenzalida?
- Nicolas Fuenzalida is co-founder and chief creative officer of Poliglota. He holds a philosophy degree from Universidad Alberto Hurtado and a master's degree in organizational psychology from Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, both in Santiago, and has studied at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia and completed innovation training at MIT.
- Where does Nicolas Fuenzalida work?
- Nicolas Fuenzalida is Founder of Poliglota.
- What companies did Nicolas Fuenzalida found?
- Nicolas Fuenzalida founded Poliglota.
- Where did Nicolas Fuenzalida go to school?
- Nicolas Fuenzalida studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Leadership & Innovation for Technology Professionals, Innovation); Y Combinator (W21 Batch, Startup Founder); Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (Magister en Psicología de las Organizaciones, Industrial and Organizational Psychology).
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Y Combinator mafia10,563
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology mafia1,444
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile mafia89
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Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez mafia25
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Jonas MuffExchange SemesterFounded Vara +1Manuel RodríguezBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded Nico SegurosNicolás López JullianIngeniero Civil InformáticoFounded JustoRodrigo SegalIngenería Civil IndustrialFounded JustoThomas MaremaaMaster of Science - MSFounded EncuadradoFelipe UrzúaBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded Chipax
Saint Joseph's University mafia19
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Frank StonebanksMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Johnson & Johnson +1Rob GrossB.S.Founded Ciphero +1Brian WalshFounded Cagent VascularPhilip MurphyBachelor of Science - BSFounded Cornelis NetworksMichael ManganoBSFounded Abk Biomedical IncLuke MalangaBachelor of Business Administration - BBAFounded DataBiologics
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Hemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystNat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmDelian AsparouhovPartner at Founders Fund and co-founder of VardaDrew HoustonCo-founder & CEO of Dropbox
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Tarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of KalshiSuhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of ParticleSubomi OluwalanaCo-founder & CEO of ConvoyArhaan A.Deeptech Fellow at Clear VenturesCollin WallaceGeneral Partner at Lobby CapitalVictor SantosVictor Scout at One Way Ventures
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Also attended Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez77
Simon WoutersInvestment Manager at Capricorn Venture PartnersHamlet YousefManaging Partner at IronGate Capital AdvisorsJamie RiggsCo-Founder and General Partner at DrivenMacarena LiuCo-Founder and General Partner at DrivenManuel RodríguezVenture Partner at DrivenJavier PedralsPrincipal at Fen Ventures
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Also attended Saint Joseph's University56
Nick ZurickTalent Lead at Pantera CapitalScott NissenbaumPresident & CEO at Ben Franklin Technology PartnersJon MarianoDirector, Operations at Tribe Capital FirstlookChristine BetarFund Controller at HeadlineEvan CampbellInvestor at Susquehanna Growth EquityAsheel ShahSenior Managing Director, Head of Real Estate Development at EJF Ventures
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