A force for a new economy
For the past two decades, Nicolás Shea has been one of the most influential forces behind Chile’s entrepreneurial transformation. From founding Start-Up Chile—which put the country on the global innovation map—to creating platforms like Cumplo, G100 and eClass, Nicolás has consistently built tools that democratize opportunity.
What makes his work remarkable isn’t just the scale of his ventures, but the deep public purpose behind them. He has shown that entrepreneurship can be a driver of inclusion, not just wealth.
Nicolás helped many believe that building companies with vision, courage, and social commitment was possible—and necessary. Chile’s startup ecosystem would simply not be what it is today without his relentless drive and imagination.
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A force for a new economy
For the past two decades, Nicolás Shea has been one of the most influential forces behind Chile’s entrepreneurial transformation. From founding Start-Up Chile—which put the country on the global innovation map—to creating platforms like Cumplo, G100 and eClass, Nicolás has consistently built tools that democratize opportunity.
What makes his work remarkable isn’t just the scale of his ventures, but the deep public purpose behind them. He has shown that entrepreneurship can be a driver of inclusion, not just wealth.
Nicolás helped many believe that building companies with vision, courage, and social commitment was possible—and necessary. Chile’s startup ecosystem would simply not be what it is today without his relentless drive and imagination.
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