Camilo Gómez
About Camilo Gómez
Camilo Gómez is a professor and legal expert based in Bogotá, Colombia, specializing in alternative legal service models for startups. He co-founded Phylo Scale and serves as CEO of Phylo Legal, where he advocates for innovative legal solutions to support entrepreneurs.
Work at Platzi
Camilo Gómez has served as a professor at Platzi since 2021. His role involves educating students on various aspects of law and business, leveraging his extensive experience in the legal sector. He contributes to the development of curricula that address the needs of modern entrepreneurs, particularly in the context of legal challenges faced by startups.
Education and Expertise
Camilo Gómez holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from thePower, which he completed from 2020 to 2021. He also studied at Harvard Business School Online, achieving a Digital Intelligence certification in 2022. He earned his law degree from Universidad de Los Andes, where he also completed an academic minor in Business Administration. His educational background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of both legal and business principles.
Background
Camilo Gómez has a diverse professional background in law and business. He began his career as a legal counsel for Alcaldía Mayor de Bogotá in 2016. Over the years, he has held various positions, including in-house lawyer and compliance officer at Alcon, and lawyer associate at Praim Consultants. His experience spans multiple sectors, including e-commerce, fintech, and insurtech, allowing him to specialize in supporting disruptive business models.
Achievements
Camilo Gómez has founded Phylo Legal, a platform designed to bridge the gap between traditional legal services and startups, providing a range of online legal services. He has successfully assisted over 300 startups in securing legal protection, focusing on cost efficiency. Additionally, he launched Phylo Scale, a spin-off aimed at helping Latin American startup founders access venture capital and establish businesses in the USA.
Current Roles and Initiatives
In addition to his role at Platzi, Camilo Gómez is currently the CEO of Phylo Legal, a position he has held since 2018. He co-founded Phylo Scale in 2023 to further support entrepreneurs. He also serves as an angel advisor at Finio since 2022. His initiatives reflect a commitment to innovative legal solutions and support for the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Latin America.