Juan Pablo Garrido is a financial expert who has worked in various jobs, including in investment banking and private equity in Colombia and the United States. He is currently involved in three different companies in Colombia, one of them being a venture capital fund called 'Iwana Ventures'. Besides his fund always looking for interesting companies in which to invest, Juan Pablo has a strong personal interest in bringing innovative business ideas to Colombia and in improving the country's start-up ecosystem. He cooperates with 'Business Ideas for Development' and, with his knowledge and experience, is an important source of inspiration for future founders.

In the following video Pablo Garrido explains why he became an entrepreneur in Colombia and his motivation for working together with 'Business Ideas for Development'.