LEGACY SUMMIT 2019

Natalia Olson-Urtecho is a serial entrepreneur and recognized expert in government, smart cities, finance, infrastructure, mobility, commercialization of technologies and climate change. Prior to cofounding The Disruptive Factory, she was appointed by President Obama as the SBA Regional Administrator managing yearly 35 billion dollars in government contracts and 8 billion in loans for SMEs. Among many roles in the administration she participated in the Paris Climate Accord to provide guidance in the commercialization off clean technologies. Earlier in her career Natalia was appointed to Philadelphia’s Planning Commission and served as the Vice Chair of the Zoning Code Commission. She was appointed to the U.S. Innovation Advisory Board to advise Congress and the White House on competitiveness and innovation by the Secretary of Commerce. She has been honored with numerous prestigious awards such as Woman of Distinction for her work in sustainable infrastructure & the green economy.

Josep Miquel Piqué is a Telecommunication Engineer from La Salle and UPC and MBA from ESADE and PhD from Ramon Llull University. He holds also diplomas from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of California-Berkeley and Ramon Llull University. He is a disciple of Professors Henry Etzkowitz (co-founder of Triple Helix), Francesc Solé Parellada (Entrepreneurship) and Jerome Engel (Clusters of Innovation).

He is Executive President of La Salle Technova Barcelona – La Salle University Innovation Park, President of XPCAT (Catalan Network of Science Parks), Vice-President of APTE (Spanish Network of Science Parks) and Past-president of IASP (International Association of Science Parks). His long professional experience in university management has leaded him to promote and lead Postgraduate Programs, Technology Transfer Centers, University Incubators and Innovation Science and Technology Parks. He has promoted several hybrid organizations taking the partnership model University-Industry-Public Administration. He has published several papers in publications and congresses on Innovation Ecosystems. He has participated in several international forums in Europe (Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Italy and UK), America (Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, U.S.A.) and Asia (Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Japan and China).

”I twist on the perception of living and ignite our question of being: Who Am I. I'm not more than you. I'm not less than you. I'm this moment. Who Are You?

Erik’s mission is to shape a world of inclusion; where we are all valued as humans, not as resources labelled by job titles, certificates, gender or skin color. On his quest he gives speeches and workshops to inspire and guide senior leaders to build trusting relationships. Now, after 14 years across 9 countries from China to the USA, he is quoted as an “electric speaker" and a “muse”, known for being no-bullshit, deep and entertaining. Erik is also recognized as one of Europe’s top influencers by LinkedIn as the Co-Founder of LinkedIn Local and creator of the Connecting Humans experience. His portfolio includes brands such as Louis Vuitton, Shangri-La Hotels, The European Institute for Gender Equality, SWIFT and Johnson & Johnson. And together with Julia Liebich, he has just given birth to a new baby, a company, founded on the philosophy that relationships is the first matter of all business, This is Gloria.

Social handle: @storiesoferik

Serial entrepreneur, hedonist and protagonist for peace and unity, cultural change is in his blood.
After collaborating on several business projects, building a successful Optical Retail chain and property business, Stephen was an integral part of the Rave Culture that swept through the UK in the late 80’s. Running a DJ agency, promoting events, DJing and launching the careers of many household names in the music World, later running the VIP room at Ministry of Sound, Relish at Café de Paris and Sunglasses at Night at Pacha, Ibiza.
He has designed for Dolce & Gabbana and collaborated with Calvin Klein, Donna Karan and several other International brands.

Javi Mula is one of the most famous DJs in Spain. At the age of 30, his music has already been played almost everywhere. He’s got his own faithful and devoted audience and people show him their support every weekend wherever he goes.His career started in PACHA Barcelona some years ago. It was in this Spanish city and thanks to his unique style that he became a renowned DJ. Back in 2005 ‘Deejay Magazine’ named him the breakthrough DJ of the year and he has been a real star ever since.

Consolidated Business Professional in the Technology Sector with more than
25 years managing international Business for multinational corporations and
SME. She is the Chief Consultant and Business Developer of Blockchain
Institute & Technology and VP Associació Blockchain Catalunya.
Virginia has wide knowledge and experience as director and Project manager in
the areas of Marketing, Sales, Finance and Operations, managing
teams, strategic and tactic plans, market development as well as Brand
positioning segments and business with special focus on 360° Digital Marketing
Executive MBA by EADA Business School, Trainer, Entrepreneur, Senior
Management Consultant and Coach.