Deisy Bereuter

Colombian tech visionary building innovation ecosystems in Latin America

Founding Ruta N

Deisy Bereuter launched Ruta N in Medellín, Colombia in 2008, transforming the city from a crime capital into a tech hub. Under her leadership, Ruta N has supported 1,200+ startups creating 18,000 jobs. Her Innovation District model inspired similar initiatives across Latin America.

Global Impact

Bereuter's Startup Latam initiative with Chile's government has attracted $1.2B in foreign investment. Her 2015 partnership with MIT created the first Latin American innovation lab focused on AI and IoT solutions for agriculture.

Social Entrepreneurship

Her Women in Tech programs have trained 30,000+ Latin American women, with 40% starting their own tech ventures. The Medellín Innovation Hub she co-founded now hosts 200+ startups annually addressing climate change and urban mobility challenges.