José Sánchez Preisig
About José Sánchez Preisig
José Sánchez Preisig is a co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Poliglota, where he has worked since 2020. He has held various leadership roles in the company since its inception in 2010 and has been recognized for his contributions to education and innovation.
Work at Poliglota
José Sánchez Preisig has held multiple roles at Poliglota since its inception in 2010. He served as Co-founder and COO from 2012 to 2015, followed by roles as Co-founder and CMO from 2015 to 2017, and Co-founder and Country Manager for Mexico from 2017 to 2019. Currently, he is the Co-founder and CPO, a position he has held since 2020. His tenure at Poliglota has been marked by a focus on innovation in language education.
Experience at Y Combinator
Since 2021, José Sánchez Preisig has been part of the Y Combinator W21 batch in the San Francisco Bay Area. This experience aligns with his entrepreneurial background and provides him with a platform to further develop his ventures in technology and education.
Education and Expertise
José Sánchez Preisig studied Industrial Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, earning his Bachelor's degree from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he completed a program in Leadership & Innovation for Technology Professionals from 2018 to 2019. His educational background supports his roles in leadership and innovation.
Recognition and Awards
In 2012, José Sánchez Preisig was named one of the 100 Young Leaders of Chile by El Mercurio, recognizing his influence and leadership. He also received the AVONNI Award in Education in 2014, which acknowledged his contributions to innovation in the educational sector. Additionally, he participated in the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) program, awarded by President Obama in 2016.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before his extensive work at Poliglota, José Sánchez Preisig held various positions. He worked as a Professor at Asech from 2013 to 2014 and served as a Mentor at CoLab Innovación Social UC in 2015. He was also a Co-founder at Aditivo and Cambia Chile in 2013 and 2014, respectively. These roles contributed to his development as a leader in education and social innovation.