UDD has developed a complex ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship including its own in-house startup accelerator (UDD Ventures), as well as providing multiple opportunities for students to take part in formal and informal programs related to these areas. In turn, UDD is very well connected with the public and private organisations that support innovation and entrepreneurship in Chile as well as in the wider region.

Paul is the Executive Director of iCubo at Universidad del Desarrollo and the Director of the dLab Global Program. Originally from the UK, Paul has lived in Chile for the last 20 years. He has a first degree in International Politics from University of Wales, Aberystwyth, an MBA from IEDE Business School in Spain and a postgraduate Diploma (ECLA) from Columbia Business School in New York. For the last 15 years his work has focussed on innovation and entrepreneurship, as an entrepreneur, mentor and educator. Paul enjoys cooking, reading, and travelling and has a secret ambition to open a restaurant.

Macarena is a graduate of the Business School of the Adolfo Ibáñez University and holds a Master's degree in Economics and Public Policy (MEPP). She is certified in various innovation methodologies, including Gamification and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®. Macarena she has experience in teaching and mentoring in innovation projects, in addition to having taught mathematics in a college for 2 years. She considers herself a nerd, she likes Harry Potter, Star Wars, superhero movies and loves her cat.

Felipe Gonzalez is the Lead Instructor of the dLab Global and has been a tutor at the dLab program UDD for 8 years. He has a first degree in Industrial Design from Universidad Mayor in Chile and a Master of Design from The University of Technology of Sydney. He has 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, design and innovation working in the industry and academic sector. He is former Head of Projects from Centro de Innovación of Universidad Católica helping startups and companies how to innovate and make a positive impact. He is certified in Education for Entrepreneurship from Babson College, has a Mentoring Managing Program and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY certification. He had a restaurant for 6 years, loves bees and is a keen ecologist.

Pablo studied Cinema and Drama at Universidad de Buenos Aires in Argentina. He has worked as an actor, director and teacher in an Improv company for the last 17 years. For the last 15 years he has also been a storytelling and oral consultant for different companies around the globe. He teaches innovation, creativity and leadership at UDD and is also a tutor in dLab. He has taken part in over 3500 improv shows and directed more than 20 plays in 4 countries. He knows everything about public speaking and pitching.