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Iñaki ArrolaunlockedSebastián: together at IE Business School (2019)
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×2Sebastián: together at IE Business School
About
Sebastián Gonzalez is an Industrial Engineer with over 17 years of experience in innovation and entrepreneurship across Latin America. As CEO and Managing Partner of South North Ventures, he advises on corporate venturing and venture capital strategy, with expertise in technology management and startup scaling. His work spans project development, investment fundraising, and international expansion across networks in Latin America, the United States, and Europe.
Experience
- South North VenturesCEO & Managing Partnercurrent2026 — presentLatin America
- ACVCVice President & Director - Chilean Venture Capital Associationcurrent2019 — presentChile
- Corporate Venturing LatamFounder & Directorcurrent2018 — presentLatin America
- Corporate Impact Venturing Latin America & CaribbeanFounder & Directorcurrent2022 — present
- WayraHead of Corporate Venturing & Innovation Services Hispam2020 — 2025Santiago Province, Chile
- WayraHead of Corporate Venturing & Partnerships Chile2017 — 2019Chile
- InnoScience GroupFounder & Director of Innovation2014 — 2018Chile
- Centro de Innovacion UC Anacleto AngeliniEntrepreneurship Deputy Director2014Chile
- INACAPEntrepreneurship Director2012 — 2014Chile
- P3 VenturesHead of Innovation Consulting2011 — 2012Latin America and The Caribbean
- Octantis - Adolfo Ibañez UniversityInternational Business Consultant2009 — 2010Latin America and The Caribbean
- Octantis - Adolfo Ibañez UniversityIncubator Manager2008 — 2009Chile
- ProEventsBusiness Developer2006 — 2007Santiago Province, Chile
Skills & more
Strategy24Strategic Planning18Design Thinking15Team Leadership9Leadership5Strategic Thinking2Ideation7Latin American Business3Creativity2Project Management3Fundraising3Strategic Partnerships1
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Strategic Enterprise ManagementStartupsEntrepreneurshipInnovation ManagementOpen InnovationStart-upsBusiness StrategyManagement ConsultingMarketing StrategyMarket ResearchBusiness PlanningConsultingLanguages Español · Inglés
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sebastián Gonzalez?
- Sebastián Gonzalez is an Industrial Engineer with over 17 years of experience in innovation and entrepreneurship across Latin America. As CEO and Managing Partner of South North Ventures, he advises on corporate venturing and venture capital strategy, with expertise in technology management and startup scaling. His work spans project development, investment fundraising, and international expansion across networks in Latin America, the United States, and Europe.
- Where does Sebastián Gonzalez work?
- Sebastián Gonzalez is at ScaleUp LatAm.
- Where did Sebastián Gonzalez go to school?
- Sebastián Gonzalez studied at IE Business School (Global Managment Programme, Universitas Telefónica); Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (Certificate, Venture Capital & Private Equity); Universidad de Chile (Industrial Engineer, Engineering/Industrial Management).
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Also attended IE Business School341
Ben PerryInvestor at MedicxiBorja FernándezGeneral Partner at Inveready Technology Investment GroupGabriel FarmeInvestor at Graphene VenturesHayata TokizawaVice President at Fin CapitalIñaki ArrolaInvestor at KfundCarina SzpilkaInvestor at Kfund
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Also attended Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez74
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 Universidad de Chile94
Emmi KaipioDirector of Sprints at Emerald Technology Ventures AgMacarena LiuCo-Founder and General Partner at DrivenEmilio Erazo-FischerOperating Partner at Asabys PartnersSophie WatsonVenture Debt Fund at Salica InvestmentsIgnacio GallegosAdvisor at Curiosity VCMatias AlcaldeCFO at 30N Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at ACVC11
Antonia Rojas EingFounder & Managing Partner at ATTOM CAPITALJamie RiggsCo-Founder and General Partner at DrivenManuel RodríguezVenture Partner at DrivenFelipe CamposanoFounder and Managing Partner at Taram CapitalEvelyn Von BischhoffshausenGerente de Inversiones @CMPC Ventures at Taram CapitalCristián VelascoCEO & Managing Partner at WeBoost
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Also worked at Wayra17
Agustín RotondoInvestor at MatterScale VenturesCarlos DomingoFounder & General Partner at SPiCE VCFrancisco SchülerSenior Associate at Taram CapitalJordi PedrolHead of Finance at Nina CapitalJean de FougerollesManaging Partner at AscensionDavid FogelInvestor at Alma Angels
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