Juan Felipe Cano Martínez
About Juan Felipe Cano Martínez
Juan Felipe Cano Martínez is an Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center in Barcelona, specializing in open innovation consulting and startup scouting. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universidad de los Andes and has experience in the retail, banking, and insurance sectors.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Juan Felipe Cano Martínez currently serves as an Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center in Barcelona, Cataluña, España. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the organization's mission of fostering innovation and supporting startups. His responsibilities include collaborating with corporate partners to identify business challenges and scouting for startups to implement pilot tests.
Previous Experience at Plug and Play Tech Center
Before his current position, Juan Felipe worked as a Ventures Analyst at Plug and Play Tech Center from 2021 to 2022 in España. In this role, he focused on evaluating startup ventures and supporting innovation initiatives. His experience at Plug and Play Tech Center has equipped him with insights into the startup ecosystem and venture capital.
Education and Expertise
Juan Felipe holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Universidad de los Andes - Colombia, where he studied from 2012 to 2018. He also completed a Corporate Venture Capital Course at Ruta N - Flink in 2020, focusing on investments and securities. Additionally, he participated in an academic exchange program at Universidad de Salamanca in 2016, studying business administration and management.
Background in Banking and Innovation
Juan Felipe has a solid background in the banking sector, having worked at Banco Davivienda in various roles. He served as a Profesional I in the Innovation Unit from 2018 to 2019 and later as a Profesional in the Startups Unit from 2019 to 2020. His work involved open innovation consulting, particularly in the retail, banking, and insurance sectors, where he gained expertise in conducting due diligence processes for early-stage startups.
Experience in Media and Marketing
Earlier in his career, Juan Felipe worked as a Trainee Search at Havas Media Group for six months in Bogotá D.C., Colombia, from 2017 to 2018. This role provided him with foundational experience in media and marketing, complementing his skills in innovation and venture analysis.