Alejandro Ortega

As Program Manager at StartLife, Alejandro is a key point of support for the startups joining the program, guiding founders as they transform early-stage innovations into scalable, impact-driven ventures.

As an entrepreneur working at the intersection of science and business, Alejandro combines hands-on venture building experience with a strong background in partnerships, investment readiness, and ecosystem development. He supports founders in refining business models, unlocking strategic collaborations, and designing clear pathways for sustainable growth and fundraising.

With over a decade of experience across startup acceleration, impact investing, and corporate innovation, Alejandro brings a practical and founder-centered approach to building ventures that generate meaningful social and environmental value.

His main focus is on people and ecosystems. Alejandro believes that trust, collaboration, and strong networks are essential to scaling innovation, and he is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs to grow not only their companies, but also their leadership and long-term impact.

Beyond his program work, he actively contributes to the broader entrepreneurship community through mentoring, ecosystem building, and thought leadership on sustainable venture growth.