Emprende Tu Mente

What Emprende Tu Mente does

Emprende Tu Mente is a Chilean non-profit corporation (corporación sin fines de lucro) founded in 2007 as "Asado Emprendedor" and headquartered at Los Militares #4611, Centro Nace in Santiago. The organization operates a four-product platform designed to connect entrepreneurs and startups with corporate leaders, investors, and mentors across Chile and Latin America. Its flagship offering is EtMday, the International Entrepreneurship and Innovation Encounter — held annually since 2021 and scaling to 45,000+ attendees in 2024, positioning it as the largest event of its kind in Latam — complemented by monthly thematic events (EtMtuesday), a free AI-powered digital matching platform (EtMmeet) that facilitates 20-minute online meetings between entrepreneurs and ecosystem actors, and a Spotify-distributed podcast (EtMtalks) covering ecosystem developments.

The organization runs on a hybrid revenue model combining monthly membership subscriptions at three publicly disclosed tiers (CLP $5,000 / $15,000 / $25,000, processed via Reveniu) and a five-tier corporate sponsorship stack (Main, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) anchored by BCI, Caja Los Andes, and SQM as Main sponsors and including WOM, EY, CAF, BancoEstado, Google Cloud, Falabella, Mercado Libre, Copec, and AWS among the 60+ participating corporations. Distribution is event-driven and community-led, leveraging 105+ institutional partners including government agencies (CORFO, Start-Up Chile, ProChile, InnovaChile), industry associations (Sofofa, CPC, Icare, Endeavor Chile, ASECH), and academic institutions (Universidad Católica de Chile), with active regional expansion to Antofagasta and Concepción beyond Santiago. The organization employs approximately 58 people across a lean core team of eight and a nine-person board that includes senior figures from EY Chile and InnovaChile, signaling deep institutional alignment with Chile's corporate and public-innovation establishment.

Name

Emprende Tu Mente

Legal name

Emprende Tu Mente

Website

https://emprendetumente.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Emprende Tu Mente is a Chilean non-profit corporation that connects entrepreneurs and startups with corporate leaders, investors, and mentors through large-scale events (EtMday), monthly gatherings (EtMtuesday), an AI-powered matching platform (EtMmeet), and a podcast (EtMtalks), serving Chile and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Monthly membership subscriptions at three tiers: CLP $5,000, CLP $15,000, and CLP $25,000 per month. Members receive networking access, event invitations, newsletter subscriptions, and community benefits.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship tiers (Main, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) from large Chilean and multinational corporations including BCI, Caja Los Andes, SQM, WOM, EY, CAF, BancoEstado, Google Cloud, Entel, Falabella, Mercado Libre, Copec, and many others. Sponsors gain visibility and access to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Emprende Tu Mente is a non-profit corporation that operates a four-product ecosystem connecting entrepreneurs and startups with corporate leaders, investors, and mentors. Its offerings include EtMday (large-scale international entrepreneurship encounter), EtMtuesday (monthly thematic events with pitches and panels), EtMmeet (AI-powered digital platform facilitating 20-minute virtual meetings), and EtMtalks (a conversation/podcast space covering Chile and Latam's innovation ecosystem).

Product overview

Emprende Tu Mente operates as a four-product platform: EtMday is the flagship annual international encounter (Latin America's largest networking event) spanning multiple days with innovative formats like Electric Car Pitch and Elevator Pitch; EtMtuesday provides monthly thematic events featuring startup pitches and expert panels; EtMmeet offers a free AI-powered digital matching platform connecting entrepreneurs with mentors through 20-minute meetings; and EtMtalks delivers community conversations about ecosystem developments. Together these products facilitate physical and digital networking between entrepreneurs, startups, corporates, and investors to drive economic and social development across Chile and Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EtMday: International Entrepreneurship and Innovation Encounter - the largest networking event in Latam connecting entrepreneurs, startups, corporations, and investors through talks, contact rounds, elevator pitches, and VC zones.
• EtMmeet
• EtMtuesday
• EtMtalks

Products and services

• EtMday International Entrepreneurship Encounter EtMday is a multi-day international entrepreneurship and innovation encounter — the largest of its kind in Latin America — connecting entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and corporate leaders through talks, contact wheels, elevator pitches, VC zones, and innovative networking formats including Electric Car Pitch, Wheel Pitch, Elevator Pitch, Balloon Pitch, and Tesla Pitch.
• EtMtuesday Monthly Events EtMtuesday consists of monthly thematic events held in Santiago where startups pitch to investors and corporate leaders, followed by panel discussions on topics such as AI, Climatech, Deeptech, and Corporate Venture Capital, concluding with structured networking sessions.
• EtMmeet AI-Powered Digital Platform EtMmeet is a free digital platform that uses artificial intelligence to match entrepreneurs and startups with executives, investors, and mentors, scheduling 20-minute online meetings based on profile compatibility and potential synergies.
• EtMtalks Podcast and Conversations EtMtalks is a podcast and conversation format delivering and analyzing news from Chile and Latin America's entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem through interviews and discussions with prominent ecosystem leaders, distributed on Spotify.
• Emprende Tu Mente Membership Program The Emprende Tu Mente Membership Program offers three monthly subscription tiers at CLP $5,000 (basic), CLP $15,000 (standard), and CLP $25,000 (premium/recommended), providing members with networking access, event invitations, and EtMnews newsletter subscriptions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45,000+ attendees at EtMday 2024 alone, making it the largest entrepreneurship and innovation event in Latin America
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered main, core, platinum and gold.

• Caja Los AndesmainGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of Emprende Tu Mente. Caja Los Andes participates in EtM events, sponsors the ecosystem, and collaborates on initiatives that connect the corporate world with entrepreneurs. Also operates the TECLA innovation program for startups.
• BCI (Banco de Crédito e Inversiones)mainGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor and financial partner. BCI actively participates in EtM events and collaborates on programs like Scale Bci Investment Readiness with ChileGlobal Ventures, supporting startup internationalization and capital-raising.
• SQM (Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile)mainGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of Emprende Tu Mente. SQM participates in the ecosystem as a corporate partner, engaging with startups and entrepreneurs through EtM events and programs.
• CORFOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment development agency and key institutional partner. CORFO supports the Chilean entrepreneurial ecosystem through programs like Start-Up Chile and provides backing for EtM events and initiatives, aligning public policy with private ecosystem development.
• Start-Up ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic accelerator under CORFO and key ecosystem partner. Start-Up Chile has helped position Chile as a leading startup hub in Latam and collaborates with EtM on events and ecosystem-building activities.
• WOM ChileplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of EtM events. WOM Chile, a telecommunications operator, partners with EtM to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem and promote digital connectivity initiatives.
• EY ChileplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor. EY Chile, through its President Cristián Lefevre who also serves on EtM's Board of Directors, supports the organization's events and initiatives as a professional services partner.
• CAF (Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina)platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor. CAF, as a Latin American development bank, supports EtM as part of its mission to promote sustainable development and entrepreneurship across the region.
• BancoEstadoplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor and key financial institution partner. BancoEstado has developed specialized startup banking models and actively participates in EtM events to connect with the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Google CloudplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor. Google Cloud supports EtM as part of its commitment to the Latin American technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• ColbúngoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor. Colbún partnered with EtM to neutralize the carbon footprint of EtMday events through carbon credits from its renewable energy hydroelectric plants, demonstrating commitment to sustainability.
• CopecgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor and active ecosystem participant. Copec's corporate venture programs (Wind Garage) and executives (Leonardo Ljubetic, co-author of 'Rumbo Emprender') are deeply involved with EtM activities.
• Endeavor ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey ecosystem partner. Endeavor Chile, which supports high-impact entrepreneurs, collaborates with EtM on events and programs to connect scaleup entrepreneurs with investors and corporate partners.
• SofofacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey industrial association partner. Sofofa represents Chile's industrial sector and collaborates with EtM to bridge the gap between traditional industry and the startup ecosystem.
• Mercado LibregoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor. Mercado Libre, the leading e-commerce and fintech platform in Latin America, supports EtM events as part of its commitment to developing the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• FalabellagoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor. Falabella participates in EtM events through its corporate venture arm (Falabella Ventures) and supports the broader ecosystem as one of Chile's largest retailers.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)goldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor. AWS supports EtM as part of its initiative to empower startups and the entrepreneurial community in Latin America with cloud infrastructure and resources.
• EntelgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor. Entel, a major Chilean telecommunications company, participates in EtM as a corporate partner supporting entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Universidad Pontificia Católica de Chile (UC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey academic partner. UC's Ecosistema Startup community and Emerge Lab initiative collaborate with EtM on events and ecosystem development, bringing academic research and student entrepreneurship into the network.
• G100coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey ecosystem partner. G100, a corporation that injects life into new projects through initiatives like the 'Nada Nos Detiene' championship, works with EtM to foster entrepreneurship across Chile.
• CPC (Confederación de la Producción y del Comercio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey business confederation partner. Chile's main business guild represents large corporations and actively participates in EtM events, bringing the voice and participation of established business leaders to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• IcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore ecosystem partner. Icare is a leading business association in Chile that works to strengthen the relationship between corporations and the entrepreneurial ecosystem through its programs and EtM collaboration.
• Metro de SantiagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for the EtMday 2025 launch event, held at Sky Costanera. Metro de Santiago co-launched the 2025 edition of the International Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Investment Encounter, demonstrating commitment to innovation at a national level.
• Unión EmprendedoracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey ecosystem partner led by Elba Chahuán, VP and founder. Unión Emprendedora works with EtM to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem across Chile, particularly for small and micro-entrepreneurs.
• ProChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment trade promotion agency and key partner. ProChile works with EtM to connect Chilean entrepreneurs with international markets and bring global perspectives to the local ecosystem.
• CencosudgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor. Cencosud, a major Chilean multinational retailer, participates in EtM events and supports the entrepreneurial ecosystem through its corporate initiatives.
• TransbankgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor. Transbank collaborates with EtM on the Círculo de Emprendedores program with ChileConverge, supporting SME digitization and financial inclusion for entrepreneurs.
• Sky AirlinegoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor. Sky Airline supports EtM events as part of its corporate responsibility and ecosystem engagement initiatives.
• Sistema BcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey ecosystem partner promoting B Corporations and impact-driven businesses in Chile. Sistema B works with EtM to connect the impact entrepreneurship community with the broader ecosystem.
• AvonnicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey ecosystem partner. Avonni is a prominent innovation network in Chile that collaborates with EtM on events and programs to promote entrepreneurship and innovation across sectors.
• ASECH (Asociación de Emprendedores de Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey ecosystem partner. ASECH, Chile's main entrepreneurship association with 52,000+ members, collaborates with EtM to advocate for entrepreneurs and connect them with the broader ecosystem.
• Municipalidad de VitacuracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue partner. The Municipality of Vitacura provided the Parque Bicentenario venue for EtMday 2022, 2023, and 2024, and actively supports the event as a key civic initiative.
• ChileGlobal Ventures (Fundación Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner through its Scale Bci Investment Readiness program with BCI, supporting startup internationalization and connecting entrepreneurs with investors in Chile and the US (Miami). Also a core partner in EtMtuesday events.
• InnovaChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey public innovation agency partner. InnovaChile, led by Executive Director Rocío Fonseca who also serves on EtM's Board, collaborates on programs that connect public innovation funding with the private ecosystem.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ASECH (Asociación de Emprendedores de Chile): Chile's main entrepreneurship association with 52,000+ members. Directly comparable as a national ecosystem organization advocating for entrepreneurs and connecting them with corporates, government, and investors — operating in the same community-building niche as EtM.
• Start-Up Chile: Government-backed startup accelerator under CORFO that supports early-stage companies with equity-free funding. Directly comparable as a core Chilean ecosystem player connecting entrepreneurs with corporates and investors, and a listed EtM strategic partner.
• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused entrepreneurship communities with a Santiago location. Directly comparable because Impact Hub runs events, mentoring programs, and corporate-startup connection initiatives targeting similar entrepreneur and impact-focused corporate audiences in Chile.
• Endeavor Chile: Chilean arm of global high-impact entrepreneur support network. Directly comparable because both organizations serve as ecosystem connectors between scaleup entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate partners in Chile/Latam, operating with similar mission and constituency overlap.
• Socialab: Latin American open innovation and entrepreneurship platform running innovation challenges and corporate-startup programs. Directly comparable as a regional peer running both physical events and digital programs to connect startups with corporate partners across Latam.

Emerging players

• Magma Partners: Chile-anchored early-stage VC investing in Latam startups. Comparable as a Chilean ecosystem player connecting startups with investors and corporates, but operating as a fund rather than as an event/community platform.

Regional players

• NXTP Labs: Latin American early-stage VC and accelerator focused on tech-enabled startups across the region. Comparable as a regional peer connecting entrepreneurs with capital and corporate partners, but primarily operating as a fund rather than community/event organizer.

Broad incumbents

• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's global corporate venture capital and accelerator arm with presence across Latam including Chile. Comparable as a larger incumbent player operating startup-investor-corporate connection programs at scale, but as part of a global telecom's broader CVC portfolio rather than an independent nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/emprendetumente_org
• TikToktiktok.com/@emprendetumente_org

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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