The ECLA participant represents a wide range of backgrounds. From Beauty Salons to Biotechnology, from Mexico to Chile, every other January, a select group of entrepreneurs arrives at Columbia Business School to acquire essential tools and skills to expand their businesses beyond borders and compete in today’s global environment.
"The ECLA Program allowed me to convert our lab into a productive entity. As a result, I was able to structure and manage the firm properly, to make it grow."

Pamela Chavez
Founder, Aguamarina; Chile
"Completing the ECLA Program is one of the best things I have ever done. The network of entrepreneurs and professors is invaluable."

Ivan Barchese
Owner and CEO, Mextra; Brazil
"The ECLA Program taught us how to break through inertia and achieve growth in a safe and sustainable way."

Javier Arredondo
Founder, Travesias Media; Mexico