Global Minds Sas

What Global Minds Sas does

Global Minds Sas is a privately-held Colombian consulting and training firm headquartered in Bogotá, founded in 2013 under the SAS (Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada) legal structure. The company specializes in three integrated service lines: (1) internationalization consulting, including the X-Pande program and 360-Degree Competitiveness Profile diagnostic; (2) intercultural and soft-skills training delivered through the Global Insight program; and (3) international marketing and export process accompaniment. Its proprietary assets include the Negociador Global community platform (content and research on cross-cultural negotiation), the Global Insight curriculum framework, and the Global Nexus sub-brand (nearshore IT staffing, outsourcing, and staff augmentation connecting Colombian talent with US and LATAM clients).

The firm operates a sales-led, consulting-centric GTM model, with direct enterprise engagement supplemented by institutional partnerships with PROCOLOMBIA (as Senior Consultant for the Export Training Program), Colombia Productiva, MinCIT, and the Inter-American Development Bank. Its customer base spans Colombian SMEs seeking international expansion and multinational/Fortune 500 firms requiring localized intercultural training and cross-border negotiation support — with named clients including Ecopetrol, Johnson & Johnson (Fedejohnson), On Vacation, Makro, Rodher, Hiz Telecomunications, IT2S, Gabriel Amortiguadores, and PROCOLOMBIA itself. Service delivery is conducted by a small multidisciplinary team of approximately 7-8 senior consultants, each with 20+ years of experience in multinational corporate, government, and academic settings.

Revenue mechanics are entirely quote-based professional services, with no disclosed pricing or digital self-serve channels; sales cycles and contract structures appear customized by client. Geographic reach is primarily Colombia with nascent US engagement (Miami office line, 2024 trade-mission activity). Across 11+ years of operation, the firm reports cumulative training of 5,000+ individuals internationally and consulting delivered to 30 companies.

Name

Global Minds Sas

Legal name

Global Minds Sas

Website

https://globalminds.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Minds Sas is a Bogotá-based Colombian consulting and training firm that helps SMEs and multinationals internationalize through intercultural training, competitiveness diagnostics, export-strategy consulting, and the Global Nexus near-shore IT staffing sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Business Consulting and Training

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Global HR, Mobility & Cross-Cultural People Ops Training (EDABAIAL)

Keywords

• Internationalization consulting
• Intercultural skills training
• Export strategy advisory
• International marketing services
• Cross-border business consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Suba

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Strategic consulting services including internationalization consulting, competitiveness profiling, strategic planning, strategic marketing planning, change management, and project structuring and management. Delivered through direct engagement with enterprise clients.
2. Training and Capacitation: Training programs including intercultural skills development, intercultural negotiation, soft skills, customer service, Colombia Diversa (cultural intelligence), and neuro-intelligence programs. Offered as seminars and workshops (8 or 16 hours).
3. International Marketing Services: Services helping organizations find the most appropriate commercial strategy to take products or services to international markets, including export process accompaniment.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Global Minds Sas provides internationalization consulting, international marketing advisory, and export strategy services to organizations seeking to expand into foreign markets. The firm also delivers intercultural skills training programs (including the Global Insight offering) and operates a global business community/platform. It complements these services with a near-shore IT staffing line that connects Latin American talent with U.S. companies.

Product overview

Global Minds Sas is a consulting and training company offering an integrated portfolio of services focused on helping Colombian companies become internationally competitive. The core offerings include: (1) International Marketing of products/services for entering global markets; (2) Intercultural Skills Development through the Global Insight program; (3) Training programs covering intercultural negotiation, soft skills, and customer service; (4) Consultancy services including strategic planning, change management, and competitiveness profiling; and (5) the Negociador Global platform/community for intercultural knowledge sharing. The company also operates Global Nexus as a nearshore IT staffing brand connecting US companies with Latin American talent. Services are delivered by multidisciplinary professionals with over 20 years of experience using proprietary diagnostic tools and internationally recognized methodologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Negociador Global: A community platform where Global Minds shares passion for interculturality and internationalization topics.
• Global Nexus
• Global Insight
• X-Pande

Products and services

• Internationalization Consulting Strategic advisory service that helps organizations design and execute international expansion plans, including market selection, entry mode analysis, and operational setup in target countries. It is aimed at Latin American SMEs, large enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies pursuing cross-border growth.
• Export Strategy Development Advisory service focused on building export plans for products and services, including target market analysis, channel design, and execution support. Targeted at organizations seeking to expand sales into foreign markets.
• International Marketing Services Consulting service that helps organizations adapt their marketing strategy and execution for international markets, including positioning, channel selection, and campaign planning. Aimed at companies seeking to commercialize products or services abroad.
• Global Insight — Intercultural Skills Training Training program that develops intercultural competence within client teams, equipping employees to operate effectively across cultures. Targeted at organizations with international operations or expansion plans.
• Negociador Global Platform and community offering that connects professionals and organizations interested in global business, supporting networking and learning around international negotiation and expansion.
• Global Nexus — Near-Shore IT Staffing Near-shore IT staffing service that connects Latin American technology talent with companies, primarily in the United States, supporting operational capacity needs alongside consulting and training offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 companies benefited with business consulting services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PROCOLOMBIAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Government trade organization supporting Colombian companies' internationalization. Global Minds serves as Senior Consultant for PROCOLOMBIA's Export Training Program and participates in internationalization initiatives.
• COLOMBIA PRODUCTIVAcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Government entity supporting productivity and internationalization of Colombian companies. Partner in the Productive Internationalization Program for Knowledge-Based Services Companies (SBC) 2024.
• Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo (MinCIT)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Colombian Ministry overseeing trade and industry. Executing entity for the Productive Internationalization Program in partnership with IDB.
• Cristina Mejía Ocampo - CMO ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMO Consulting partner providing marketing and consulting services collaboration.
• Andersson Parra - I-TRADE SERVICESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerI-TRADE SERVICES partner specializing in international trade services. Website: https://www.i-tradeservices.co/
• Andres Forero Medina - FORERO MEDINA & ABOGADOS ASOCIADOSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal consulting partner specializing in internationalization projects and legal matters. Website: https://forero-medina.com/
• Cultural DetectivecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic ally with more than 30 years of experience in intercultural issues globally. Provides cultural analysis tools and methodologies for intercultural training programs.
• US Embassies and Universities (International Programs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with US universities for intercultural immersion programs and student training, as well as embassy collaborations for cultural exchange.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RW3 CultureWizard: Cross-cultural training and global mobility specialist serving Fortune 500 companies with intercultural and country-specific preparation; closest direct competitor to Global Minds' Global Insight program.
• Cultural Detective: Cross-cultural frameworks and training tools provider with 30+ years of global experience; Global Minds' strategic ally and a peer in the intercultural training content and methodology market.
• Kozai Group: Cross-cultural training and global leadership development firm serving multinational clients; competes with Global Minds in the enterprise intercultural training segment.
• LHH (Lee Hecht Harrison): Talent development and mobility firm offering intercultural training, expatriate support, and global leadership programs; comparable to Global Minds' cross-cultural and internationalization services.
• Aperian Global: Specialist provider of cross-cultural training, global leadership, and inclusion solutions for multinational enterprises; overlaps tightly with Global Minds' Fortune 500 executive intercultural training offering.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte: Global consulting firm offering internationalization, global expansion, and cross-border advisory; competes for the same multinational and large Colombian enterprise mandates as Global Minds.
• Berlitz Corporation: Global language and cross-cultural training incumbent with corporate intercultural programs; directly comparable to Global Minds' intercultural and cross-cultural negotiation training services for enterprise clients.
• PwC: Global professional services firm with internationalization, cross-border M&A, and global expansion advisory practices; represents the broader incumbent landscape Global Minds competes against for SME internationalization mandates.

Regional players

• INCAE Business School: Top LATAM business school offering executive education and international business programs; a regional competitor for management training and international business education in Central and South America.
• CESA (Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración): Colombian business school offering executive education and internationalization programs; competes with Global Minds for Colombian enterprise training mandates and SME internationalization content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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