Contact: Lauren Boetsch lboetsch@partners.net (202) 637 – 6207

International Business Fellows:

Colombian Entrepreneurship Exchange

Partners of the Americas and Fundación Bavaria of

Colombia have joined forces to bring promising Colombian

entrepreneurs to Washington, D.C. for a week-long

exploration of small business development, investment, and

expanding business networks. The entrepreneurs will

receive individualized attention to help grow their

companies and contribute to the sustainable economic

development of Colombia. The two participating

entrepreneurs were the finalists for Fundación Bavaria’s

“Destapa Futuro” entrepreneurship competition which

seeks and supports high-growth potential entrepreneurs,

with an innovative competitive advantage, and sustainable,

companies that can provide future employment and growth.

Fellow Profiles

Rafael Franco - SIRIS

Entrepreneur Experience:

CEO and Founder of SIRIS, risk

evaluation software for insurance

management.

16 years of software development

experience, 12 years of experience in

insurance sector, 12 years of

experience in business development.

SIRIS Business Description: (www.siris.co)

Software for risk management created

for companies to reduce insurance

costs, 8 years in development and 3

years in use.

Jose Gilberto de Jesus – Nutraceuticos

Biocal

Entrepreneur Experience:

Trained zoologist with specialization

in sustainable animal nutrition,

research specialist.

Nutraceuticos Biocal

(www.biocaltri.blogspot.com)

Natural food company for cattle

dedicated to the production and

marketing of dietary supplements

which are chemical-free and all

natural.