With the firm purpose of promoting and boosting the sustainable prosperity of the region, conferences were held in Guatemala City, Quetzaltenango, Totonicapán, Antigua Guatemala and Carchá, achieving active participation to promote development in local communities.
Participants had access to specialized workshops and technical training that strengthened their business models and management capabilities. In addition, netfowrinkg spaces were promoted, allowing the creation of strategic alliances between entrepreneurs, mentors and investors.
“This closure is the culmination of more than 45 activities for the benefit of entrepreneurs, where they were able to have knowledge and tools, so that they can prosper. At Fundación BI, one of the fundamental pillars is entrepreneurship, where we have four strategic actions so that each of the entrepreneurs can train, grow and prosper,” said María José Paiz, General Manager of the BI Foundation.
The keynote address was given by Raúl Cardós, an international reference in creativity and co-founder of the Mexican Academy of Creativity. During his speech, Cardós inspired attendees by presenting creativity as the fundamental engine for differentiation and competitiveness in today’s market.

In addition, a panel of experts with a comprehensive vision participated in the Summit, such as María Cristina Quiñonez, CEO of Vedanta Center, Carlos Bustamante, leader of Audit and Assurance, and María José Paiz, General Manager of Fundación Bi.
With these actions, Fundación Bi continues to facilitate access to financial services and key knowledge, in addition to strengthening entrepreneurial talent in the region.

BI Foundation invites entrepreneurs who want to take their business to another level, they can visit the Bi Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, on the seventh level of the Quo building in zone 4, where they will find specialized laboratories, coworking spaces, opportunities to exhibit your product, among others.
